JustsystemsJSYSF 79 Gross Margin % is 79.91% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 75.09. GuruFocus rates JSYSF with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.19. Among 2,676 Software companies, Justsystems ranks better than 88.83% on this metric.
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
Justsystems had a gross margin of 79.91% 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.
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Justsystems Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Justsystems'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.
JSYSF vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Justsystems'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.
Justsystems Gross Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Justsystems's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Justsystems'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.
Justsystems (JSYSF) has a Gross Margin % of 79.91% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Justsystems and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 75.09. Over the past decade, Justsystems' Gross Margin % has ranged from 65.43 to 80.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Justsystems ranks #299 out of 2676 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 11.2%.
Is Justsystems' Gross Margin % too high?
Justsystems' current Gross Margin % of 79.91% is near median its 10-year median of 75.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 65.43 to a high of 80.12. The Software industry median Gross Margin % is 40.48. Justsystems' value of 79.91% is 97.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Justsystems ranks #299 out of 2676 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Justsystems has a GF Score™ of 79/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Justsystems' Gross Margin % compare to MSFT and ORCL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Justsystems ranks #299 out of 2676 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Justsystems in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.48. Justsystems' value of 79.91% is 97.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Justsystems' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 65.43 to 80.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 75.09 vs. the industry median of 40.48, Justsystems 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 Software company?
The median Gross Margin % among Software companies is 40.48, based on 2,676 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. Justsystems's current Gross Margin % of 79.91% is 97.4% 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 Justsystems and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Gross Margin % is 40.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Justsystems's current Gross Margin % is 79.91%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 75.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Justsystems stock overvalued right now?
Justsystems (JSYSF) has a current Gross Margin % of 79.91%. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.19, compared to a current price of $7.55 — trading 7.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 79.91%, which is near median its 10-year median of 75.09 and 97.4% above the Software industry median of 40.48. Justsystems' overall GF Score™ is 79/100. 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 Justsystems (JSYSF), the current Gross Margin % is 79.91% 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 Justsystems (JSYSF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Justsystems stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $7.55 is trading 7.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $8.19.
Key valuation signals for JSYSF:
Gross Margin %: 79.91% (near median its 10-year median of 75.09)
GF Value™: $8.19 vs. price of $7.55 (7.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 97.4% above the Software median (#299 of 2676)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSYSF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Justsystems Corp is a global software provider based in Japan. It provides service of user Interface customization, output customization. The company's products include XMetaL Author which brings automation to the process of content creation; XMAX, which is an embeddable ActiveX component designed for developers to integrate into custom environments; and XMetaL Developer, which is a tool for fast configuration of XML content authoring solutions that combines development tools in a robust and flexible Integrated Development Environment (IDE). The company also provides engineering services and training services.
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