WDB Holdings CoTSE:2475 -1.07%82 Gross Margin % is 22.78% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 25.05. GuruFocus rates TSE:2475 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,796.21 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,005 Business Services companies, WDB Holdings Co ranks worse than 70.45% on this metric.
WDB Holdings Co Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -3.2%.
The historical rank and industry rank for WDB Holdings Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:2475'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 22.96 Med: 25.05 Max: 26.65
Current: 23.01
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of WDB Holdings Co was 26.65%. The lowest was 22.96%. And the median was 25.05%.
TSE:2475's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 70.45% of 1005
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 34.46
vs TSE:2475: 23.01
WDB Holdings Co had a gross margin of 22.78% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for WDB Holdings Co was -3.20% per year.
WDB Holdings Co (TSE:2475) 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
WDB Holdings Co had a gross margin of 22.78% 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.
WDB Holdings Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
WDB Holdings Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for WDB 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:2475 vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, WDB 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.
WDB Holdings Co Gross Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, WDB Holdings Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where WDB 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.
WDB Holdings Co (TSE:2475) has a Gross Margin % of 22.78% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on WDB Holdings Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 25.05. Over the past decade, WDB Holdings Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 22.96 to 26.65. According to the industry distribution chart, WDB Holdings Co ranks #708 out of 1005 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 70.4%.
Is WDB Holdings Co's Gross Margin % too high?
WDB Holdings Co's current Gross Margin % of 22.78% is near median its 10-year median of 25.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 22.96 to a high of 26.65. The Business Services industry median Gross Margin % is 34.46. WDB Holdings Co's value of 22.78% is 33.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, WDB Holdings Co ranks #708 out of 1005 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, WDB Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WDB Holdings Co's Gross Margin % compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, WDB Holdings Co ranks #708 out of 1005 companies for Gross Margin %. This places WDB Holdings Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 34.46. WDB Holdings Co's value of 22.78% is 33.9% below this benchmark. Historically, WDB Holdings Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 22.96 to 26.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.05 vs. the industry median of 34.46, WDB 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 34.46, based on 1,005 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. WDB Holdings Co's current Gross Margin % of 22.78% is 33.9% 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 WDB Holdings 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. WDB Holdings Co's current Gross Margin % is 22.78%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 25.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WDB Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WDB Holdings Co (TSE:2475) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,796.21, compared to a current price of 円1,758.00 — trading 2.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 22.78%, which is near median its 10-year median of 25.05 and 33.9% below the Business Services industry median of 34.46. WDB Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 5 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 WDB Holdings Co (TSE:2475), the current Gross Margin % is 22.78% 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 WDB Holdings Co (TSE:2475) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WDB Holdings Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円1,758.00 is trading 2.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,796.21.
GuruFocus considers WDB Holdings Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2475:
Gross Margin %: 22.78% (near median its 10-year median of 25.05)
GF Value™: 円1,796.21 vs. price of 円1,758.00 (2.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 33.9% below the Business Services median (#708 of 1005)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2475 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
WDB Holdings Co Ltd is a Japan based holding company engaged in providing human resource services. It specializes in temporary staffing and permanent employee introductions in fields such as biotechnology and chemistry research and development. The company operates in the businesses of Human resource services, CRO business, Contract research business, and Interaction business. In Human resource services, the company provides temporary staffing and recruiting services. In the CRO business, it offers support from basic research to clinical trials in the pharmaceutical, medical and other industries. The company operates contract research business in the fields of new materials, marine organism and industrial machinery.
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