Manabi-aid Co (TSE:184A) Gross Margin %: 52.10% (As of Apr. 2026) — 23% Below Median

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TSE:184A Manabi-aid Co Ltd TSE:184A
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What is Manabi-aid Co Gross Margin %?

Manabi-aid Co TSE:184A 11 Gross Margin % is 52.10% as of Apr. 2026, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 67.60. GuruFocus rates TSE:184A with a GF Score™ of 11/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 242 Education companies, Manabi-aid Co ranks worse than 59.09% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Manabi-aid Co's Gross Profit for the six months ended in Apr. 2026 was 円118.3 Mil. Manabi-aid Co's Revenue for the six months ended in Apr. 2026 was 円227.1 Mil. Therefore, Manabi-aid Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 52.10%.


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

TSE:184A' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 32.44   Med: 67.6   Max: 75.62
Current: 43.09


During the past 5 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Manabi-aid Co was 75.62%. The lowest was 32.44%. And the median was 67.60%.

TSE:184A's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than
59.09% of 242 companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 48.105 vs TSE:184A: 43.09

Manabi-aid Co had a gross margin of 52.10% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Manabi-aid Co was 0.00% per year.


Manabi-aid Co  (TSE:184A) 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

Manabi-aid Co had a gross margin of 52.10% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 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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Manabi-aid Co Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Manabi-aid 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.

Manabi-aid Co Gross Margin % Chart

Manabi-aid Co Annual Data
Trend Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25 Apr26
Gross Margin %
67.66 75.62 67.60 32.44 43.09

Manabi-aid Co Semi-Annual Data
Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25 Apr26
Gross Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 15.14 45.40 28.35 52.10

TSE:184A vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Manabi-aid 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.


Manabi-aid Co Gross Margin % vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Manabi-aid Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Manabi-aid Co's Gross Margin % falls into.


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Manabi-aid Co Gross Margin % Calculation

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

Manabi-aid Co's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Apr. 2026 )=Gross Profit (A: Apr. 2026 ) / Revenue (A: Apr. 2026 )
=157.7 / 366.074
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(366.074 - 208.344) / 366.074
=43.09 %

Manabi-aid Co's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Apr. 2026 )=Gross Profit (Q: Apr. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=118.3 / 227.134
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(227.134 - 108.789) / 227.134
=52.10 %

* 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 52.10% mean?
Manabi-aid Co (TSE:184A) has a Gross Margin % of 52.10% as of Apr. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Manabi-aid Co and its competitors. This is 23% below median its historical median of 67.60. Over the past decade, Manabi-aid Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 32.44 to 75.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Manabi-aid Co ranks #143 out of 242 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 59.1%.
Is Manabi-aid Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Manabi-aid Co's current Gross Margin % of 52.10% is 23% below median its 10-year median of 67.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 32.44 to a high of 75.62. The Education industry median Gross Margin % is 48.11. Manabi-aid Co's value of 52.10% is 8.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Manabi-aid Co ranks #143 out of 242 companies in the Education industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Manabi-aid Co has a GF Score™ of 11/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Manabi-aid Co's Gross Margin % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Manabi-aid Co ranks #143 out of 242 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Manabi-aid Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 48.11. Manabi-aid Co's value of 52.10% is 8.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Manabi-aid Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 32.44 to 75.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 67.60 vs. the industry median of 48.11, Manabi-aid Co 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 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. Manabi-aid Co's current Gross Margin % of 52.10% is 8.3% 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 Manabi-aid 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. Manabi-aid Co's current Gross Margin % is 52.10%, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 67.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Manabi-aid Co stock overvalued right now?
Manabi-aid Co (TSE:184A) has a current Gross Margin % of 52.10%. The current Gross Margin % is 52.10%, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 67.60 and 8.3% above the Education industry median of 48.11. Manabi-aid Co's overall GF Score™ is 11/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Manabi-aid Co (TSE:184A), the current Gross Margin % is 52.10% as of Apr. 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.

Manabi-aid Co Business Description

Address 6-17-9 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 113-0033
Manabi-aid Co Ltd is engaged in planning, development and provision of educational services via the Internet / Consulting for educational institutions / Management of cram schools.
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