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Career Design Center CoTSE:2410 +0.14%70 Gross Margin % is 50.61% as of Mar. 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 61.64. GuruFocus rates TSE:2410 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,142.45 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,008 Business Services companies, Career Design Center Co ranks better than 71.73% on this metric.
TSE:2410's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 71.73% of 1008
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 34.515
vs TSE:2410: 51.13
Career Design Center Co had a gross margin of 50.61% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Career Design Center Co was -6.70% per year.
Career Design Center Co (TSE:2410) 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
Career Design Center Co had a gross margin of 50.61% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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.
Career Design Center Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Career Design Center Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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:2410 vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Career Design Center 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.
Career Design Center Co Gross Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Career Design Center Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Career Design Center 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.
Career Design Center Co (TSE:2410) has a Gross Margin % of 50.61% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Career Design Center Co and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 61.64. Over the past decade, Career Design Center Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 51.13 to 79.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Career Design Center Co ranks #285 out of 1008 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 28.3%.
Is Career Design Center Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Career Design Center Co's current Gross Margin % of 50.61% is 18% below median its 10-year median of 61.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 51.13 to a high of 79.25. The Business Services industry median Gross Margin % is 34.52. Career Design Center Co's value of 50.61% is 46.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Career Design Center Co ranks #285 out of 1008 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Career Design Center Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Career Design Center Co's Gross Margin % compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Career Design Center Co ranks #285 out of 1008 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Career Design Center Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 34.52. Career Design Center Co's value of 50.61% is 46.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Career Design Center Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 51.13 to 79.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 61.64 vs. the industry median of 34.52, Career Design Center 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 34.52, based on 1,008 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. Career Design Center Co's current Gross Margin % of 50.61% is 46.6% 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 Career Design Center Co and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 34.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Career Design Center Co's current Gross Margin % is 50.61%, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 61.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Career Design Center Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Career Design Center Co (TSE:2410) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,142.45, compared to a current price of 円2,907.00 — trading 35.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 50.61%, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 61.64 and 46.6% above the Business Services industry median of 34.52. Career Design Center Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 7 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 Career Design Center Co (TSE:2410), the current Gross Margin % is 50.61% 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 Career Design Center Co (TSE:2410) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Career Design Center Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,907.00 is trading 35.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,142.45.
GuruFocus considers Career Design Center Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2410:
Gross Margin %: 50.61% (18% below median its 10-year median of 61.64)
GF Value™: 円2,142.45 vs. price of 円2,907.00 (35.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 46.6% above the Business Services median (#285 of 1008)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2410 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Career Design Center Co Ltd is a Japan-based company mainly engaged in the provision of human resources services. It operates a career information site that offers outplacement services, job search and matching capabilities for jobs, and career services for women, engineers, and consultants.
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