Studio Alice CoTSE:2305 -1.00%63 Gross Margin % is 20.44% as of Feb. 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 27.42. GuruFocus rates TSE:2305 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,862.07 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 94 Personal Services companies, Studio Alice Co ranks worse than 79.79% on this metric.
Studio Alice Co Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -6.8%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Studio Alice Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:2305'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 21.86 Med: 27.42 Max: 31.02
Current: 21.86
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Studio Alice Co was 31.02%. The lowest was 21.86%. And the median was 27.42%.
TSE:2305's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 79.79% of 94
companies
in the Personal Services industry
Industry Median: 41.795
vs TSE:2305: 21.86
Studio Alice Co had a gross margin of 20.44% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Studio Alice Co was -6.80% per year.
Studio Alice Co (TSE:2305) 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
Studio Alice Co had a gross margin of 20.44% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 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.
Studio Alice Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Studio Alice Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Studio Alice 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:2305 vs ROL, SCI, FTDR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Personal Services subindustry, Studio Alice 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.
Studio Alice Co Gross Margin % vs Personal Services Industry
For the Personal Services industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Studio Alice Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Studio Alice 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.
Studio Alice Co (TSE:2305) has a Gross Margin % of 20.44% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Studio Alice Co and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 27.42. Over the past decade, Studio Alice Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 21.86 to 31.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Studio Alice Co ranks #75 out of 94 companies in the Personal Services industry, placing it in the top 79.8%.
Is Studio Alice Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Studio Alice Co's current Gross Margin % of 20.44% is 25% below median its 10-year median of 27.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.86 to a high of 31.02. The Personal Services industry median Gross Margin % is 41.80. Studio Alice Co's value of 20.44% is 51.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Studio Alice Co ranks #75 out of 94 companies in the Personal Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Studio Alice Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Studio Alice Co's Gross Margin % compare to ROL and SCI?
According to the Personal Services industry distribution chart, Studio Alice Co ranks #75 out of 94 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Studio Alice Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 41.80. Studio Alice Co's value of 20.44% is 51.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Studio Alice Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 21.86 to 31.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.42 vs. the industry median of 41.80, Studio Alice 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 Personal Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Personal Services companies is 41.80, based on 94 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. Studio Alice Co's current Gross Margin % of 20.44% is 51.1% 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 Studio Alice Co and its competitors. For the Personal Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 41.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Studio Alice Co's current Gross Margin % is 20.44%, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 27.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Studio Alice Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Studio Alice Co (TSE:2305) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,862.07, compared to a current price of 円1,876.00 — trading 0.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 20.44%, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 27.42 and 51.1% below the Personal Services industry median of 41.80. Studio Alice Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Studio Alice Co (TSE:2305), the current Gross Margin % is 20.44% as of Feb. 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 Studio Alice Co (TSE:2305) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Studio Alice Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,876.00 is trading 0.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,862.07.
GuruFocus considers Studio Alice Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2305:
Gross Margin %: 20.44% (25% below median its 10-year median of 27.42)
GF Value™: 円1,862.07 vs. price of 円1,876.00 (0.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 51.1% below the Personal Services median (#75 of 94)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2305 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Studio Alice Co Ltd is a Japan-based company, engages in the photography business. The company offers shooting, production, and processing of studio photos and the production and printing of displays. It also provides production and sales of dresses and clothes for photo shooting. It offers maternity photo, shrine visit, one hundred days celebration, peach's festival, half birthday, birthday photo, admission, graduation, 1/2 adult ceremony, thirteen celebration, adult ceremony, bridal, and family picture shooting services.
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