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Nihonwasou HoldingsTSE:2499 +0.99%53 Gross Margin % is 88.55% as of Jun. 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 89.97. GuruFocus rates TSE:2499 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of 円320.42 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,001 Business Services companies, Nihonwasou Holdings ranks better than 93.21% on this metric.
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
Nihonwasou Holdings had a gross margin of 88.55% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 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.
Nihonwasou Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
Nihonwasou Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nihonwasou Holdings'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:2499 vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Nihonwasou Holdings'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.
Nihonwasou Holdings Gross Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Nihonwasou Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nihonwasou Holdings'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.
Nihonwasou Holdings (TSE:2499) has a Gross Margin % of 88.55% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Nihonwasou Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 89.97. Over the past decade, Nihonwasou Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 86.77 to 91.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Nihonwasou Holdings ranks #68 out of 1001 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 6.8%.
Is Nihonwasou Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Nihonwasou Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 88.55% is near median its 10-year median of 89.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 86.77 to a high of 91.72. The Business Services industry median Gross Margin % is 33.93. Nihonwasou Holdings' value of 88.55% is 161% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nihonwasou Holdings ranks #68 out of 1001 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nihonwasou Holdings has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nihonwasou Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Nihonwasou Holdings ranks #68 out of 1001 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Nihonwasou Holdings in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 33.93. Nihonwasou Holdings' value of 88.55% is 161% above this benchmark. Historically, Nihonwasou Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 86.77 to 91.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 89.97 vs. the industry median of 33.93, Nihonwasou Holdings 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 33.93, based on 1,001 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. Nihonwasou Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 88.55% is 161% 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 Nihonwasou Holdings and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 33.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nihonwasou Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 88.55%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 89.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nihonwasou Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nihonwasou Holdings (TSE:2499) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円320.42, compared to a current price of 円305.00 — trading 4.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 88.55%, which is near median its 10-year median of 89.97 and 161% above the Business Services industry median of 33.93. Nihonwasou Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 2 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 Nihonwasou Holdings (TSE:2499), the current Gross Margin % is 88.55% as of Jun. 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 Nihonwasou Holdings (TSE:2499) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nihonwasou Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円305.00 is trading 4.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円320.42.
GuruFocus considers Nihonwasou Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2499:
Gross Margin %: 88.55% (near median its 10-year median of 89.97)
GF Value™: 円320.42 vs. price of 円305.00 (4.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 161% above the Business Services median (#68 of 1001)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2499 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nihonwasou Holdings Inc is engaged in the operation of kimono refreshment center, sales promotion agency, educational guidance for kimono and sewing, brokerage of sales contract for Japanese clothing and cosmetic items, tailoring Kimonos, kimono maintenance industry, and research and development and sale of jewelry accessories.
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