YoujiTSE:2152 -0.75%77 Gross Margin % is 34.22% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 33.51. GuruFocus rates TSE:2152 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,431.91 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 242 Education companies, Youji ranks worse than 69.83% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Youji's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,310 Mil. Youji's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円3,828 Mil. Therefore, Youji's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 34.22%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Youji's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:2152'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 25.68 Med: 33.51 Max: 36.74
Current: 34.01
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Youji was 36.74%. The lowest was 25.68%. And the median was 33.51%.
TSE:2152's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 69.83% of 242
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 47.76
vs TSE:2152: 34.01
Youji had a gross margin of 34.22% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Youji was 3.30% per year.
Youji (TSE:2152) 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
Youji had a gross margin of 34.22% 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.
Youji Gross Margin % Related Terms
Youji Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Youji'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:2152 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Youji'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.
Youji Gross Margin % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Youji's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Youji'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.
Youji (TSE:2152) has a Gross Margin % of 34.22% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Youji and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 33.51. Over the past decade, Youji's Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.68 to 36.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Youji ranks #169 out of 242 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 69.8%.
Is Youji's Gross Margin % too high?
Youji's current Gross Margin % of 34.22% is near median its 10-year median of 33.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.68 to a high of 36.74. The Education industry median Gross Margin % is 47.76. Youji's value of 34.22% is 28.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Youji ranks #169 out of 242 companies in the Education industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Youji has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Youji's Gross Margin % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Youji ranks #169 out of 242 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Youji in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 47.76. Youji's value of 34.22% is 28.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Youji's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.68 to 36.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 33.51 vs. the industry median of 47.76, Youji 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 47.76, 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. Youji's current Gross Margin % of 34.22% is 28.4% 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 Youji and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Gross Margin % is 47.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Youji's current Gross Margin % is 34.22%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 33.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Youji stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Youji (TSE:2152) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,431.91, compared to a current price of 円1,461.00 — trading 2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 34.22%, which is near median its 10-year median of 33.51 and 28.4% below the Education industry median of 47.76. Youji's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Youji (TSE:2152), the current Gross Margin % is 34.22% 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 Youji (TSE:2152) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Youji stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,461.00 is trading 2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,431.91.
GuruFocus considers Youji to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2152:
Gross Margin %: 34.22% (near median its 10-year median of 33.51)
GF Value™: 円1,431.91 vs. price of 円1,461.00 (2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 28.4% below the Education median (#169 of 242)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2152 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Youji Corp is engaged in the children physical education instruction-related business. It conducts projects involving children, including physical education guidance for children and elementary school students, administration of nursery schools and cram schools, travel planning, and arrangement work. It also provides kindergarten and nursery school management consulting. The company's segment include: Physical education instruction for young children Related project, that includes curricular and extracurricular physical education instruction, event planning, and therapeutic and small-scale childcare services. ; and Consulting-related business, that provides management consulting for kindergartens and nursery schools, and plans and holds seminars.
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