Fund Creation Group CoTSE:3266 +1.22%70 Gross Margin % is 21.41% as of Nov. 2025, which is 42% below its 10-year median of 36.94. GuruFocus rates TSE:3266 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of 円129.19 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 552 Asset Management companies, Fund Creation Group Co ranks worse than 80.43% on this metric.
TSE:3266's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 80.43% of 552
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 56.535
vs TSE:3266: 20.35
Fund Creation Group Co had a gross margin of 21.41% for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Fund Creation Group Co was -13.80% per year.
Fund Creation Group Co (TSE:3266) 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
Fund Creation Group Co had a gross margin of 21.41% for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 => 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.
Fund Creation Group Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Fund Creation Group Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Fund Creation Group 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:3266 vs BLK, BX, KKR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Fund Creation Group 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.
Fund Creation Group Co Gross Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Fund Creation Group Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fund Creation Group 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.
Fund Creation Group Co (TSE:3266) has a Gross Margin % of 21.41% as of Nov. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Fund Creation Group Co and its competitors. This is 42% below median its historical median of 36.94. Over the past decade, Fund Creation Group Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.02 to 50.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Fund Creation Group Co ranks #444 out of 552 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 80.4%.
Is Fund Creation Group Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Fund Creation Group Co's current Gross Margin % of 21.41% is 42% below median its 10-year median of 36.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.02 to a high of 50.80. The Asset Management industry median Gross Margin % is 56.54. Fund Creation Group Co's value of 21.41% is 62.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fund Creation Group Co ranks #444 out of 552 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Fund Creation Group Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fund Creation Group Co's Gross Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Fund Creation Group Co ranks #444 out of 552 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Fund Creation Group Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 56.54. Fund Creation Group Co's value of 21.41% is 62.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Fund Creation Group Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.02 to 50.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 36.94 vs. the industry median of 56.54, Fund Creation Group 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Gross Margin % among Asset Management companies is 56.54, based on 552 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. Fund Creation Group Co's current Gross Margin % of 21.41% is 62.1% 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 Fund Creation Group Co and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Gross Margin % is 56.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fund Creation Group Co's current Gross Margin % is 21.41%, which is 42% below median its own 10-year median of 36.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fund Creation Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fund Creation Group Co (TSE:3266) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円129.19, compared to a current price of 円83.00 — trading 35.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 21.41%, which is 42% below median its 10-year median of 36.94 and 62.1% below the Asset Management industry median of 56.54. Fund Creation Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Fund Creation Group Co (TSE:3266), the current Gross Margin % is 21.41% as of Nov. 2025. 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 Fund Creation Group Co (TSE:3266) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fund Creation Group Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円83.00 is trading 35.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円129.19.
GuruFocus considers Fund Creation Group Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3266:
Gross Margin %: 21.41% (42% below median its 10-year median of 36.94)
GF Value™: 円129.19 vs. price of 円83.00 (35.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 62.1% below the Asset Management median (#444 of 552)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3266 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fund Creation Group Co Ltd operates a variety of businesses, with asset management business and investment bank business as its core businesses. It aims for the organic development of each business by making full use of its high expertise.
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