TISTISNF 89 Gross Margin % is 28.88% as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 26.03. GuruFocus rates TISNF with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $27.73. Among 2,685 Software companies, TIS ranks worse than 65.74% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. TIS's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $292 Mil. TIS's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,010 Mil. Therefore, TIS's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 28.88%.
The historical rank and industry rank for TIS's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TISNF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 19.31 Med: 26.03 Max: 28.22
Current: 28.22
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of TIS was 28.22%. The lowest was 19.31%. And the median was 26.03%.
TISNF's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 65.74% of 2685
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 40.45
vs TISNF: 28.22
TIS had a gross margin of 28.88% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for TIS was 1.90% per year.
TIS (OTCPK:TISNF) 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
TIS had a gross margin of 28.88% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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.
TIS Gross Margin % Related Terms
TIS Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for TIS'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.
TISNF vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, TIS'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.
TIS Gross Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, TIS's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where TIS'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.
TIS (TISNF) has a Gross Margin % of 28.88% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on TIS and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 26.03. Over the past decade, TIS's Gross Margin % has ranged from 19.31 to 28.22. According to the industry distribution chart, TIS ranks #1765 out of 2685 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 65.7%.
Is TIS's Gross Margin % too high?
TIS's current Gross Margin % of 28.88% is 11% above median its 10-year median of 26.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 19.31 to a high of 28.22. The Software industry median Gross Margin % is 40.45. TIS's value of 28.88% is 28.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, TIS ranks #1765 out of 2685 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, TIS has a GF Score™ of 89/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does TIS's Gross Margin % compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, TIS ranks #1765 out of 2685 companies for Gross Margin %. This places TIS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.45. TIS's value of 28.88% is 28.6% below this benchmark. Historically, TIS's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 19.31 to 28.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.03 vs. the industry median of 40.45, TIS has consistently been below 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 2,685 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. TIS's current Gross Margin % of 28.88% is 28.6% below 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 TIS 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. TIS's current Gross Margin % is 28.88%, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 26.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is TIS stock overvalued right now?
TIS (TISNF) has a current Gross Margin % of 28.88%. The stock's GF Value™ is $27.73, compared to a current price of $20.00 — trading 27.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 28.88%, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 26.03 and 28.6% below the Software industry median of 40.45. TIS's overall GF Score™ is 89/100. 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 TIS (TISNF), the current Gross Margin % is 28.88% 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 TIS (TISNF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TIS stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $20.00 is trading 27.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $27.73.
Key valuation signals for TISNF:
Gross Margin %: 28.88% (11% above median its 10-year median of 26.03)
GF Value™: $27.73 vs. price of $20.00 (27.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 28.6% below the Software median (#1765 of 2685)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TISNF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
TIS is one of Japan's largest independent IT services companies, combining enterprise systems integration and outsourcing with issuer-side payment-processing infrastructure for banks and card issuers, a mix that is uncommon among domestic peers. The company serves clients in financial services, manufacturing, distribution, and the public sector, and recurring operation-and-cloud revenue represented 33.4% of group sales in fiscal 2026. For fiscal 2026, TIS generated JPY 596.5 billion of revenue and JPY 76.2 billion of operating profit, or a 12.8% margin. Its five reporting segments are regional IT solutions, industrial IT, offering service, financial IT, and BPM.
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