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JP-HOLDINGSTSE:2749 +0.33%75 Gross Margin % is 23.66% as of Mar. 2026, which is 34% above its 10-year median of 17.69. GuruFocus rates TSE:2749 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of 円632.58 (Fairly Valued). Among 1,008 Business Services companies, JP-HOLDINGS ranks worse than 72.72% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for JP-HOLDINGS's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:2749'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.94 Med: 17.69 Max: 22.06
Current: 22.06
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of JP-HOLDINGS was 22.06%. The lowest was 13.94%. And the median was 17.69%.
TSE:2749's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 72.72% of 1008
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 34.515
vs TSE:2749: 22.06
JP-HOLDINGS had a gross margin of 23.66% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for JP-HOLDINGS was 4.90% per year.
JP-HOLDINGS (TSE:2749) 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
JP-HOLDINGS had a gross margin of 23.66% 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.
JP-HOLDINGS Gross Margin % Related Terms
JP-HOLDINGS Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for JP-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:2749 vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, JP-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.
JP-HOLDINGS Gross Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, JP-HOLDINGS's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where JP-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.
JP-HOLDINGS (TSE:2749) has a Gross Margin % of 23.66% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on JP-HOLDINGS and its competitors. This is 34% above median its historical median of 17.69. Over the past decade, JP-HOLDINGS's Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.94 to 22.06. According to the industry distribution chart, JP-HOLDINGS ranks #733 out of 1008 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 72.7%.
Is JP-HOLDINGS's Gross Margin % too high?
JP-HOLDINGS's current Gross Margin % of 23.66% is 34% above median its 10-year median of 17.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.94 to a high of 22.06. The Business Services industry median Gross Margin % is 34.52. JP-HOLDINGS's value of 23.66% is 31.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, JP-HOLDINGS ranks #733 out of 1008 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, JP-HOLDINGS has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JP-HOLDINGS's Gross Margin % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, JP-HOLDINGS ranks #733 out of 1008 companies for Gross Margin %. This places JP-HOLDINGS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 34.52. JP-HOLDINGS's value of 23.66% is 31.5% below this benchmark. Historically, JP-HOLDINGS's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.94 to 22.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.69 vs. the industry median of 34.52, JP-HOLDINGS 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 34.52, 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. JP-HOLDINGS's current Gross Margin % of 23.66% is 31.5% 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 JP-HOLDINGS 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. JP-HOLDINGS's current Gross Margin % is 23.66%, which is 34% above median its own 10-year median of 17.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JP-HOLDINGS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JP-HOLDINGS (TSE:2749) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円632.58, compared to a current price of 円616.00 — trading 2.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 23.66%, which is 34% above median its 10-year median of 17.69 and 31.5% below the Business Services industry median of 34.52. JP-HOLDINGS's overall GF Score™ is 75/100. 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 JP-HOLDINGS (TSE:2749), the current Gross Margin % is 23.66% 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 JP-HOLDINGS (TSE:2749) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JP-HOLDINGS stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円616.00 is trading 2.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円632.58.
GuruFocus considers JP-HOLDINGS to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2749:
Gross Margin %: 23.66% (34% above median its 10-year median of 17.69)
GF Value™: 円632.58 vs. price of 円616.00 (2.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 31.5% below the Business Services median (#733 of 1008)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2749 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
JP-HOLDINGS Inc provides nursery services, gymnastics, schooling facility, research service, and consulting services. The group includes businesses that offer contracted daycare meals, early childhood education programs, childcare products, and training services. It also operates real estate services for childcare facilities and staffing services for childcare specialists and foreign professionals. Through a joint venture in Kyushu, it provides ALT services and develops new childcare support initiatives.
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