PCA (PCRDF) Gross Margin %: 60.45% (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


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What is PCA Gross Margin %?

PCA PCRDF 65 Gross Margin % is 60.45% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 61.16. GuruFocus rates PCRDF with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.61. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,680 Software companies, PCA ranks better than 71.27% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. PCA's Gross Profit for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $17.3 Mil. PCA's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $28.6 Mil. Therefore, PCA's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 60.45%.


The historical rank and industry rank for PCA's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

PCRDF' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 51   Med: 61.16   Max: 65.83
Current: 61.07


During the past 13 years, the highest Gross Margin % of PCA was 65.83%. The lowest was 51.00%. And the median was 61.16%.

PCRDF's Gross Margin % is ranked better than
71.27% of 2680 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 40.45 vs PCRDF: 61.07

PCA had a gross margin of 60.45% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for PCA was 0.70% per year.


PCA  (OTCPK:PCRDF) 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

PCA had a gross margin of 60.45% 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.


PCA Gross Margin % Related Terms


PCA Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PCA'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.

PCA Gross Margin % Chart

PCA Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Gross Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 65.83 62.03 64.16 62.99 64.16

PCA Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Gross Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 58.12 61.28 63.14 59.57 60.45

PCRDF vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, PCA'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.


PCA Gross Margin % vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, PCA's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where PCA's Gross Margin % falls into.


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PCA Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue.

PCA's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Mar. 2026 )=Gross Profit (A: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (A: Mar. 2026 )
=60.7 / 94.642
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(94.642 - 33.917) / 94.642
=64.16 %

PCA's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Gross Profit (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=17.3 / 28.636
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(28.636 - 11.325) / 28.636
=60.45 %

* 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.

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What does a Gross Margin % of 60.45% mean?
PCA (PCRDF) has a Gross Margin % of 60.45% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on PCA and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 61.16. Over the past decade, PCA's Gross Margin % has ranged from 51.00 to 65.83. According to the industry distribution chart, PCA ranks #770 out of 2680 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 28.7%.
Is PCA's Gross Margin % too high?
PCA's current Gross Margin % of 60.45% is near median its 10-year median of 61.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 51.00 to a high of 65.83. The Software industry median Gross Margin % is 40.45. PCA's value of 60.45% is 49.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PCA ranks #770 out of 2680 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, PCA has a GF Score™ of 65/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PCA's Gross Margin % compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, PCA ranks #770 out of 2680 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts PCA in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.45. PCA's value of 60.45% is 49.4% above this benchmark. Historically, PCA's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 51.00 to 65.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 61.16 vs. the industry median of 40.45, PCA 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 40.45, based on 2,680 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. PCA's current Gross Margin % of 60.45% is 49.4% 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 PCA and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Gross Margin % is 40.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PCA's current Gross Margin % is 60.45%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 61.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PCA stock overvalued right now?
PCA (PCRDF) has a current Gross Margin % of 60.45%. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.61, compared to a current price of $12.84 — trading 27.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 60.45%, which is near median its 10-year median of 61.16 and 49.4% above the Software industry median of 40.45. PCA's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 PCA (PCRDF), the current Gross Margin % is 60.45% 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 PCA (PCRDF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PCA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $12.84 is trading 27.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $17.61.

Key valuation signals for PCRDF:

  • Gross Margin %: 60.45% (near median its 10-year median of 61.16)
  • GF Value™: $17.61 vs. price of $12.84 (27.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 49.4% above the Software median (#770 of 2680)

No single metric tells the full story. See the PCRDF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


PCA Business Description

Other Exchanges 9629:Japan
Address 1-2-21 Fujimi, cbhiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 102-8171
PCA Corp develops and sells computer software.
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