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Saaf Holdings CoTSE:1447 +1.83%63 Gross Margin % is 26.27% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 25.73. GuruFocus rates TSE:1447 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of 円291.01 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,685 Software companies, Saaf Holdings Co ranks worse than 70.13% on this metric.
Saaf Holdings Co Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.6%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Saaf Holdings Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:1447'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 24.82 Med: 25.73 Max: 28.5
Current: 25.59
During the past 8 years, the highestGross Margin % of Saaf Holdings Co was 28.50%. The lowest was 24.82%. And the median was 25.73%.
TSE:1447's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 70.13% of 2685
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 40.49
vs TSE:1447: 25.59
Saaf Holdings Co had a gross margin of 26.27% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Saaf Holdings Co was -1.60% per year.
Saaf Holdings Co (TSE:1447) 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
Saaf Holdings Co had a gross margin of 26.27% 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.
Saaf Holdings Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Saaf Holdings Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Saaf Holdings 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.
TSE:1447 vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Saaf Holdings 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.
Saaf Holdings Co Gross Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Saaf Holdings Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Saaf Holdings 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.
Saaf Holdings Co (TSE:1447) has a Gross Margin % of 26.27% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Saaf Holdings Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 25.73. Over the past decade, Saaf Holdings Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.82 to 28.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Saaf Holdings Co ranks #1883 out of 2685 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 70.1%.
Is Saaf Holdings Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Saaf Holdings Co's current Gross Margin % of 26.27% is near median its 10-year median of 25.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 24.82 to a high of 28.50. The Software industry median Gross Margin % is 40.49. Saaf Holdings Co's value of 26.27% is 35.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saaf Holdings Co ranks #1883 out of 2685 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Saaf Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saaf Holdings Co's Gross Margin % compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Saaf Holdings Co ranks #1883 out of 2685 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Saaf Holdings Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.49. Saaf Holdings Co's value of 26.27% is 35.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Saaf Holdings Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.82 to 28.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.73 vs. the industry median of 40.49, Saaf Holdings Co 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 40.49, 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. Saaf Holdings Co's current Gross Margin % of 26.27% is 35.1% 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 Saaf Holdings Co and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Gross Margin % is 40.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saaf Holdings Co's current Gross Margin % is 26.27%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 25.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saaf Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saaf Holdings Co (TSE:1447) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円291.01, compared to a current price of 円390.00 — trading 34% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 26.27%, which is near median its 10-year median of 25.73 and 35.1% below the Software industry median of 40.49. Saaf Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 10 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 Saaf Holdings Co (TSE:1447), the current Gross Margin % is 26.27% 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 Saaf Holdings Co (TSE:1447) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saaf Holdings Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円390.00 is trading 34% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円291.01.
GuruFocus considers Saaf Holdings Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:1447:
Gross Margin %: 26.27% (near median its 10-year median of 25.73)
GF Value™: 円291.01 vs. price of 円390.00 (34% above fair value)
Industry Position: 35.1% below the Software median (#1883 of 2685)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:1447 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Saaf Holdings Co Ltd is engaged in IT consulting, system development, system equipment sales, human resource dispatch/introduction, ground investigation and improvement, ground guarantee, etc., and operations incidental or related thereto.
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