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Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Mitsuba Co's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Jan. 2026 was 円334 Mil. Mitsuba Co's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Jan. 2026 was 円1,706 Mil. Therefore, Mitsuba Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 19.59%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Mitsuba Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:161A'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.97 Med: 19.93 Max: 24.67
Current: 19.98
During the past 4 years, the highestGross Margin % of Mitsuba Co was 24.67%. The lowest was 16.97%. And the median was 19.93%.
TSE:161A's Gross Margin % is not ranked
in the Education industry.
Industry Median: 48.105
vs TSE:161A: 19.98
Mitsuba Co had a gross margin of 19.59% for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Mitsuba Co was 0.00% per year.
Mitsuba Co (TSE:161A) 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
Mitsuba Co had a gross margin of 19.59% for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 => No sustainable 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.
Mitsuba Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Mitsuba Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mitsuba 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.
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Mitsuba 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.
Mitsuba Co Gross Margin % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Mitsuba Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mitsuba 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.
Mitsuba Co (TSE:161A) has a Gross Margin % of 19.59% as of Jan. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Mitsuba Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 19.93. Over the past decade, Mitsuba Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 16.97 to 24.67.
Is Mitsuba Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Mitsuba Co's current Gross Margin % of 19.59% is near median its 10-year median of 19.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.97 to a high of 24.67. The Education industry median Gross Margin % is 48.11. Mitsuba Co's value of 19.59% is 59.3% below this industry median. Overall, Mitsuba Co has a GF Score™ of 14/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mitsuba Co's Gross Margin % compare to ?
Mitsuba Co's Gross Margin % of 19.59% can be compared against companies in the Education industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 48.11. Mitsuba Co's value of 19.59% is 59.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Mitsuba Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 16.97 to 24.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.93 vs. the industry median of 48.11, Mitsuba 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 an Education company?
The median Gross Margin % among Education companies is 48.11, based on 242 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. Mitsuba Co's current Gross Margin % of 19.59% is 59.3% 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 Mitsuba Co and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Gross Margin % is 48.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mitsuba Co's current Gross Margin % is 19.59%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 19.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mitsuba Co stock overvalued right now?
Mitsuba Co (TSE:161A) has a current Gross Margin % of 19.59%. The current Gross Margin % is 19.59%, which is near median its 10-year median of 19.93 and 59.3% below the Education industry median of 48.11. Mitsuba Co's overall GF Score™ is 14/100 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 Mitsuba Co (TSE:161A), the current Gross Margin % is 19.59% as of Jan. 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.
Mitsuba Co Ltd is a company engaged in providing educational service business centered on the operation of facilities for children with disabilities that provide after-school day services and child development support.
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