Persol Holdings CoTSE:2181 +1.89%87 Gross Margin % is 22.55% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 22.70. GuruFocus rates TSE:2181 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of 円294.56 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 1,007 Business Services companies, Persol Holdings Co ranks worse than 71.1% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Persol Holdings Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:2181'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 21.19 Med: 22.7 Max: 24.12
Current: 22.85
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Persol Holdings Co was 24.12%. The lowest was 21.19%. And the median was 22.70%.
TSE:2181's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 71.1% of 1007
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 34.5
vs TSE:2181: 22.85
Persol Holdings Co had a gross margin of 22.55% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Persol Holdings Co was 1.20% per year.
Persol Holdings Co (TSE:2181) 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
Persol Holdings Co had a gross margin of 22.55% 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.
Persol Holdings Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Persol Holdings Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Persol 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:2181 vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Persol 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.
Persol Holdings Co Gross Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Persol Holdings Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Persol 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.
Persol Holdings Co (TSE:2181) has a Gross Margin % of 22.55% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Persol Holdings Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 22.70. Over the past decade, Persol Holdings Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 21.19 to 24.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Persol Holdings Co ranks #716 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 71.1%.
Is Persol Holdings Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Persol Holdings Co's current Gross Margin % of 22.55% is near median its 10-year median of 22.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.19 to a high of 24.12. The Business Services industry median Gross Margin % is 34.50. Persol Holdings Co's value of 22.55% is 34.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Persol Holdings Co ranks #716 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Persol Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Persol Holdings Co's Gross Margin % compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Persol Holdings Co ranks #716 out of 1007 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Persol Holdings Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 34.50. Persol Holdings Co's value of 22.55% is 34.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Persol Holdings Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 21.19 to 24.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.70 vs. the industry median of 34.50, Persol 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 Business Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Business Services companies is 34.50, based on 1,007 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. Persol Holdings Co's current Gross Margin % of 22.55% is 34.6% 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 Persol Holdings Co and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 34.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Persol Holdings Co's current Gross Margin % is 22.55%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 22.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Persol Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Persol Holdings Co (TSE:2181) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円294.56, compared to a current price of 円247.70 — trading 15.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 22.55%, which is near median its 10-year median of 22.70 and 34.6% below the Business Services industry median of 34.50. Persol Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 87/100. 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 Persol Holdings Co (TSE:2181), the current Gross Margin % is 22.55% 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 Persol Holdings Co (TSE:2181) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Persol Holdings Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円247.70 is trading 15.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円294.56.
GuruFocus considers Persol Holdings Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2181:
Gross Margin %: 22.55% (near median its 10-year median of 22.70)
GF Value™: 円294.56 vs. price of 円247.70 (15.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 34.6% below the Business Services median (#716 of 1007)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2181 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Persol Holdings Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the provision of staffing and HR-related services. Its services include temporary staffing, recruitment, media, outsourcing, and job creation in a range of industries. The company's segments include Asia Pacific; Business Process Outsourcing (BPO); Career; Staffing; Technology; and Others. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Staffing segment, which is engaged in the temporary staffing business for a wide range of industries, mainly in the administrative field, mainly in Japan.
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