Gakujo CoTSE:2301 -0.19%79 Gross Margin % is 62.70% as of Apr. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 66.22. GuruFocus rates TSE:2301 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,298.20 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,006 Business Services companies, Gakujo Co ranks better than 80.32% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Gakujo Co's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 円2,895 Mil. Gakujo Co's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 円4,618 Mil. Therefore, Gakujo Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 62.70%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Gakujo Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:2301'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 63.6 Med: 66.22 Max: 67.42
Current: 65.63
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Gakujo Co was 67.42%. The lowest was 63.60%. And the median was 66.22%.
TSE:2301's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 80.32% of 1006
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 34.46
vs TSE:2301: 65.63
Gakujo Co had a gross margin of 62.70% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Gakujo Co was -0.30% per year.
Gakujo Co (TSE:2301) 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
Gakujo Co had a gross margin of 62.70% 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.
Gakujo Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Gakujo Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Gakujo 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:2301 vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Gakujo 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.
Gakujo Co Gross Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Gakujo Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gakujo 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.
Gakujo Co (TSE:2301) has a Gross Margin % of 62.70% as of Apr. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Gakujo Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 66.22. Over the past decade, Gakujo Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 63.60 to 67.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Gakujo Co ranks #198 out of 1006 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 19.7%.
Is Gakujo Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Gakujo Co's current Gross Margin % of 62.70% is near median its 10-year median of 66.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 63.60 to a high of 67.42. The Business Services industry median Gross Margin % is 34.46. Gakujo Co's value of 62.70% is 82% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gakujo Co ranks #198 out of 1006 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Gakujo Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gakujo Co's Gross Margin % compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Gakujo Co ranks #198 out of 1006 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Gakujo Co in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 34.46. Gakujo Co's value of 62.70% is 82% above this benchmark. Historically, Gakujo Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 63.60 to 67.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 66.22 vs. the industry median of 34.46, Gakujo 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 a Business Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Business Services companies is 34.46, based on 1,006 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. Gakujo Co's current Gross Margin % of 62.70% is 82% 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 Gakujo Co and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 34.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gakujo Co's current Gross Margin % is 62.70%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 66.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gakujo Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gakujo Co (TSE:2301) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,298.20, compared to a current price of 円1,617.00 — trading 29.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 62.70%, which is near median its 10-year median of 66.22 and 82% above the Business Services industry median of 34.46. Gakujo Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Gakujo Co (TSE:2301), the current Gross Margin % is 62.70% 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.
Is Gakujo Co (TSE:2301) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gakujo Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円1,617.00 is trading 29.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,298.20.
GuruFocus considers Gakujo Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2301:
Gross Margin %: 62.70% (near median its 10-year median of 66.22)
GF Value™: 円2,298.20 vs. price of 円1,617.00 (29.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 82% above the Business Services median (#198 of 1006)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2301 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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