Data Horizon CoTSE:3628 +3.26%49 Gross Margin % is 42.61% as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 49.36. GuruFocus rates TSE:3628 with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of 円638.14 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 630 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Data Horizon Co ranks better than 50.63% on this metric.
Data Horizon Co Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -11.5%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Data Horizon Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:3628'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 29.71 Med: 49.36 Max: 54.2
Current: 40.54
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Data Horizon Co was 54.20%. The lowest was 29.71%. And the median was 49.36%.
TSE:3628's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 50.63% of 630
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 40.01
vs TSE:3628: 40.54
Data Horizon Co had a gross margin of 42.61% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Data Horizon Co was -11.50% per year.
Data Horizon Co (TSE:3628) 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
Data Horizon Co had a gross margin of 42.61% 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.
Data Horizon Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Data Horizon Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Data Horizon 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:3628 vs VEEV, BTSG, TEM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Health Information Services subindustry, Data Horizon 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.
Data Horizon Co Gross Margin % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Data Horizon Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Data Horizon 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.
Data Horizon Co (TSE:3628) has a Gross Margin % of 42.61% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Data Horizon Co and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 49.36. Over the past decade, Data Horizon Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 29.71 to 54.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Data Horizon Co ranks #311 out of 630 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 49.4%.
Is Data Horizon Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Data Horizon Co's current Gross Margin % of 42.61% is 14% below median its 10-year median of 49.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 29.71 to a high of 54.20. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Gross Margin % is 40.01. Data Horizon Co's value of 42.61% is 6.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Data Horizon Co ranks #311 out of 630 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Data Horizon Co has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Data Horizon Co's Gross Margin % compare to VEEV and BTSG?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Data Horizon Co ranks #311 out of 630 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Data Horizon Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.01. Data Horizon Co's value of 42.61% is 6.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Data Horizon Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 29.71 to 54.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 49.36 vs. the industry median of 40.01, Data Horizon 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 40.01, based on 630 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. Data Horizon Co's current Gross Margin % of 42.61% is 6.5% 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 Data Horizon Co and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 40.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Data Horizon Co's current Gross Margin % is 42.61%, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 49.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Data Horizon Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Data Horizon Co (TSE:3628) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円638.14, compared to a current price of 円539.00 — trading 15.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 42.61%, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 49.36 and 6.5% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 40.01. Data Horizon Co's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 9 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 Data Horizon Co (TSE:3628), the current Gross Margin % is 42.61% 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 Data Horizon Co (TSE:3628) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Data Horizon Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円539.00 is trading 15.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円638.14.
GuruFocus considers Data Horizon Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3628:
Gross Margin %: 42.61% (14% below median its 10-year median of 49.36)
GF Value™: 円638.14 vs. price of 円539.00 (15.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 6.5% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#311 of 630)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3628 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Data Horizon Co Ltd is engaged in development and provision of medical information services, data health related services, generic drug notification services, and health business support system.
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