Startia HoldingsTSE:3393 +1.15%90 Gross Margin % is 45.77% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 44.58. GuruFocus rates TSE:3393 with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,599.01 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,677 Software companies, Startia Holdings ranks better than 56.03% 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
Startia Holdings had a gross margin of 45.77% 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.
Startia Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
Startia Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Startia 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:3393 vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Startia 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.
Startia Holdings Gross Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Startia Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Startia 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.
Startia Holdings (TSE:3393) has a Gross Margin % of 45.77% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Startia Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 44.58. Over the past decade, Startia Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 42.26 to 46.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Startia Holdings ranks #1177 out of 2677 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 44%.
Is Startia Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Startia Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 45.77% is near median its 10-year median of 44.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 42.26 to a high of 46.89. The Software industry median Gross Margin % is 40.49. Startia Holdings' value of 45.77% is 13% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Startia Holdings ranks #1177 out of 2677 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Startia Holdings has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Startia Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Startia Holdings ranks #1177 out of 2677 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Startia Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.49. Startia Holdings' value of 45.77% is 13% above this benchmark. Historically, Startia Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 42.26 to 46.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 44.58 vs. the industry median of 40.49, Startia 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 Software company?
The median Gross Margin % among Software companies is 40.49, based on 2,677 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. Startia Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 45.77% is 13% 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 Startia Holdings and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Gross Margin % is 40.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Startia Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 45.77%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 44.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Startia Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Startia Holdings (TSE:3393) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,599.01, compared to a current price of 円3,085.00 — trading 18.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 45.77%, which is near median its 10-year median of 44.58 and 13% above the Software industry median of 40.49. Startia Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 3 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 Startia Holdings (TSE:3393), the current Gross Margin % is 45.77% 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 Startia Holdings (TSE:3393) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Startia Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円3,085.00 is trading 18.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,599.01.
GuruFocus considers Startia Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3393:
Gross Margin %: 45.77% (near median its 10-year median of 44.58)
GF Value™: 円2,599.01 vs. price of 円3,085.00 (18.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 13% above the Software median (#1177 of 2677)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3393 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Startia Holdings Inc is engaged in the provision of information technology services in Japan. It operates through the following business divisions: the web solution-related division, the network solution-related divisions, and the business solution-related divisions.
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