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Ascentech KK gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.1%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ascentech KK's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:3565'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.66 Med: 18.66 Max: 23.54
Current: 18.39
During the past 12 years, the highestGross Margin % of Ascentech KK was 23.54%. The lowest was 11.66%. And the median was 18.66%.
TSE:3565's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 82.05% of 2685
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 40.49
vs TSE:3565: 18.39
Ascentech KK had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Ascentech KK was -1.10% per year.
Ascentech KK (TSE:3565) 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
Ascentech KK had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 => No sustainable 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.
Ascentech KK Gross Margin % Related Terms
Ascentech KK Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ascentech KK'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:3565 vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Ascentech KK'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.
Ascentech KK Gross Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Ascentech KK's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ascentech KK'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.
Ascentech KK (TSE:3565) has a Gross Margin % of 0.00% as of Jan. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Ascentech KK and its competitors. Over the past decade, Ascentech KK's Gross Margin % has ranged from 11.66 to 23.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Ascentech KK ranks #2203 out of 2685 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 82%.
Is Ascentech KK's Gross Margin % too high?
Ascentech KK's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.66 to a high of 23.54. Based on the distribution chart, Ascentech KK ranks #2203 out of 2685 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ascentech KK has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ascentech KK's Gross Margin % compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Ascentech KK ranks #2203 out of 2685 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Ascentech KK in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.49. Historically, Ascentech KK's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 11.66 to 23.54 over the past decade. 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 2,685 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. 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 Ascentech KK 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. Ascentech KK's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ascentech KK stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ascentech KK (TSE:3565) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円552.97, compared to a current price of 円439.00 — trading 20.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Ascentech KK's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 5 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 Ascentech KK (TSE:3565), the current Gross Margin % is 0.00% as of Jan. 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 Ascentech KK (TSE:3565) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ascentech KK stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円439.00 is trading 20.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円552.97.
GuruFocus considers Ascentech KK to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3565:
Gross Margin %: 0.00%
GF Value™: 円552.97 vs. price of 円439.00 (20.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3565 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ascentech KK is engaged in product development and sales for Virtual Desktop Infrastructure and IT infrastructure solutions with technical consultation and support services. It also provides cloud services. Its services include VDI consulting services, infrastructure solution services, and storage migration services.
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