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No.1 CoTSE:3562 -0.13%73 Gross Margin % is 53.16% as of Feb. 2026, which is 29% above its 10-year median of 41.34. GuruFocus rates TSE:3562 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,703.85 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,998 Industrial Products companies, No.1 Co ranks better than 89.56% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. No.1 Co's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円5,250 Mil. No.1 Co's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円9,875 Mil. Therefore, No.1 Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 53.16%.
The historical rank and industry rank for No.1 Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:3562'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 39.41 Med: 41.34 Max: 50.25
Current: 50.25
During the past 12 years, the highestGross Margin % of No.1 Co was 50.25%. The lowest was 39.41%. And the median was 41.34%.
TSE:3562's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 89.56% of 2998
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.84
vs TSE:3562: 50.25
No.1 Co had a gross margin of 53.16% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for No.1 Co was 4.40% per year.
No.1 Co (TSE:3562) 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
No.1 Co had a gross margin of 53.16% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 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.
No.1 Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
No.1 Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for No.1 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.
For the Business Equipment & Supplies subindustry, No.1 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.
No.1 Co Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, No.1 Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where No.1 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.
No.1 Co (TSE:3562) has a Gross Margin % of 53.16% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on No.1 Co and its competitors. This is 29% above median its historical median of 41.34. Over the past decade, No.1 Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 39.41 to 50.25. According to the industry distribution chart, No.1 Co ranks #313 out of 2998 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 10.4%.
Is No.1 Co's Gross Margin % too high?
No.1 Co's current Gross Margin % of 53.16% is 29% above median its 10-year median of 41.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 39.41 to a high of 50.25. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.84. No.1 Co's value of 53.16% is 98.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, No.1 Co ranks #313 out of 2998 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, No.1 Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does No.1 Co's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, No.1 Co ranks #313 out of 2998 companies for Gross Margin %. This places No.1 Co in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.84. No.1 Co's value of 53.16% is 98.1% above this benchmark. Historically, No.1 Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 39.41 to 50.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 41.34 vs. the industry median of 26.84, No.1 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.84, based on 2,998 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. No.1 Co's current Gross Margin % of 53.16% is 98.1% 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 No.1 Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. No.1 Co's current Gross Margin % is 53.16%, which is 29% above median its own 10-year median of 41.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is No.1 Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, No.1 Co (TSE:3562) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,703.85, compared to a current price of 円1,593.00 — trading 6.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 53.16%, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 41.34 and 98.1% above the Industrial Products industry median of 26.84. No.1 Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 No.1 Co (TSE:3562), the current Gross Margin % is 53.16% 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 No.1 Co (TSE:3562) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, No.1 Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円1,593.00 is trading 6.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,703.85.
GuruFocus considers No.1 Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3562:
Gross Margin %: 53.16% (29% above median its 10-year median of 41.34)
GF Value™: 円1,703.85 vs. price of 円1,593.00 (6.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 98.1% above the Industrial Products median (#313 of 2998)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3562 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
No.1 Co Ltd is engaged in the sales and maintenance services of OA and information security equipment, communication equipment, mobiles, and others. It also has lines and mobiles, and related agency business; Mail-order agency business related to office equipment and services; Internet-related business; and advertising (agency) business.
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