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Kasumigaseki Capital CoTSE:3498 +0.54%80 Gross Margin % is 35.09% as of Feb. 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 30.29. GuruFocus rates TSE:3498 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of 円12,521.81 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 515 Conglomerates companies, Kasumigaseki Capital Co ranks better than 62.33% on this metric.
Kasumigaseki Capital Co (TSE:3498) 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
Kasumigaseki Capital Co had a gross margin of 35.09% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 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.
Kasumigaseki Capital Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Kasumigaseki Capital Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Kasumigaseki Capital 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.
Kasumigaseki Capital Co Gross Margin % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Kasumigaseki Capital Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kasumigaseki Capital 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.
Kasumigaseki Capital Co (TSE:3498) has a Gross Margin % of 35.09% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Kasumigaseki Capital Co and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 30.29. Over the past decade, Kasumigaseki Capital Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 26.30 to 47.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Kasumigaseki Capital Co ranks #194 out of 515 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 37.7%.
Is Kasumigaseki Capital Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Kasumigaseki Capital Co's current Gross Margin % of 35.09% is 16% above median its 10-year median of 30.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 26.30 to a high of 47.31. The Conglomerates industry median Gross Margin % is 25.88. Kasumigaseki Capital Co's value of 35.09% is 35.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kasumigaseki Capital Co ranks #194 out of 515 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kasumigaseki Capital Co has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kasumigaseki Capital Co's Gross Margin % compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Kasumigaseki Capital Co ranks #194 out of 515 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Kasumigaseki Capital Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.88. Kasumigaseki Capital Co's value of 35.09% is 35.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Kasumigaseki Capital Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 26.30 to 47.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 30.29 vs. the industry median of 25.88, Kasumigaseki Capital Co 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Gross Margin % among Conglomerates companies is 25.88, based on 515 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. Kasumigaseki Capital Co's current Gross Margin % of 35.09% is 35.6% 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 Kasumigaseki Capital Co and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kasumigaseki Capital Co's current Gross Margin % is 35.09%, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 30.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kasumigaseki Capital Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kasumigaseki Capital Co (TSE:3498) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円12,521.81, compared to a current price of 円7,430.00 — trading 40.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 35.09%, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 30.29 and 35.6% above the Conglomerates industry median of 25.88. Kasumigaseki Capital Co's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Kasumigaseki Capital Co (TSE:3498), the current Gross Margin % is 35.09% as of Feb. 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 Kasumigaseki Capital Co (TSE:3498) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kasumigaseki Capital Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円7,430.00 is trading 40.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円12,521.81.
GuruFocus considers Kasumigaseki Capital Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3498:
Gross Margin %: 35.09% (16% above median its 10-year median of 30.29)
GF Value™: 円12,521.81 vs. price of 円7,430.00 (40.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 35.6% above the Conglomerates median (#194 of 515)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3498 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kasumigaseki Capital Co Ltd is engaged in the management and operation of power generation business by natural energy such as solar, wind power and biomass. Further, it is also involved in the real estate sale, leasing, brokerage and operation of shopping center.
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