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Marusan Securities CoFRA:9KC 78 Gross Margin % is 99.77% as of Mar. 2026, which is 0% above its 10-year median of 99.53. GuruFocus rates FRA:9KC with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.26 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 618 Capital Markets companies, Marusan Securities Co ranks better than 97.9% on this metric.
FRA:9KC's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 97.9% of 618
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 49.87
vs FRA:9KC: 99.77
Marusan Securities Co had a gross margin of 99.77% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Marusan Securities Co was 0.10% per year.
Marusan Securities Co (FRA:9KC) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Marusan Securities Co had a gross margin of 99.77% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Marusan Securities Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Marusan Securities Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Marusan Securities Co's Gross Margin % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
FRA:9KC vs MS, GS, SCHW: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, Marusan Securities Co's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Marusan Securities Co Gross Margin % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Marusan Securities Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Marusan Securities Co's Gross Margin % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Marusan Securities Co (FRA:9KC) has a Gross Margin % of 99.77% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Marusan Securities Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 99.53. Over the past decade, Marusan Securities Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 99.22 to 99.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Marusan Securities Co ranks #13 out of 618 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 2.1%.
Is Marusan Securities Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Marusan Securities Co's current Gross Margin % of 99.77% is near median its 10-year median of 99.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 99.22 to a high of 99.77. The Capital Markets industry median Gross Margin % is 49.87. Marusan Securities Co's value of 99.77% is 100.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Marusan Securities Co ranks #13 out of 618 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Marusan Securities Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Marusan Securities Co's Gross Margin % compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Marusan Securities Co ranks #13 out of 618 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Marusan Securities Co in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 49.87. Marusan Securities Co's value of 99.77% is 100.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Marusan Securities Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 99.22 to 99.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 99.53 vs. the industry median of 49.87, Marusan Securities Co has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Margin % for a Capital Markets company?
The median Gross Margin % among Capital Markets companies is 49.87, based on 618 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Marusan Securities Co's current Gross Margin % of 99.77% is 100.1% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Marusan Securities Co and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Gross Margin % is 49.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Marusan Securities Co's current Gross Margin % is 99.77%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 99.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Marusan Securities Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marusan Securities Co (FRA:9KC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.26, compared to a current price of €5.95 — trading 5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 99.77%, which is near median its 10-year median of 99.53 and 100.1% above the Capital Markets industry median of 49.87. Marusan Securities Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Marusan Securities Co (FRA:9KC), the current Gross Margin % is 99.77% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Marusan Securities Co (FRA:9KC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marusan Securities Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €5.95 is trading 5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €6.26.
GuruFocus considers Marusan Securities Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:9KC:
Gross Margin %: 99.77% (near median its 10-year median of 99.53)
GF Value™: €6.26 vs. price of €5.95 (5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 100.1% above the Capital Markets median (#13 of 618)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:9KC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Marusan Securities Co Ltd trades financial securities and derivatives. The company is headquartered in Japan and generates all revenue domestically. Securities services offered by the company include mediation of buying and selling securities, brokerage, trading, exchange-market activities, underwriting, private placement, agency of bond payments, and investment trust services. The company also provides banking services such as loans on collateral, buying and selling yen-denominated bank acceptances, buying and selling gold bullion, safety deposits, business loans, and insurance including property, casualty, and life.
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