SCATTSE:3974 +2.09%73 Gross Margin % is 39.40% as of Apr. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 40.79. GuruFocus rates TSE:3974 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of 円466.47 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,681 Software companies, SCAT ranks worse than 50.8% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. SCAT's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 円521 Mil. SCAT's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 円1,322 Mil. Therefore, SCAT's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 39.40%.
Warning Sign:
SCAT Inc 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 SCAT's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:3974'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 38.45 Med: 40.79 Max: 42.77
Current: 39.67
During the past 12 years, the highestGross Margin % of SCAT was 42.77%. The lowest was 38.45%. And the median was 40.79%.
TSE:3974's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 50.8% of 2681
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 40.41
vs TSE:3974: 39.67
SCAT had a gross margin of 39.40% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for SCAT was -1.10% per year.
SCAT (TSE:3974) 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
SCAT had a gross margin of 39.40% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 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.
SCAT Gross Margin % Related Terms
SCAT Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SCAT'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:3974 vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, SCAT'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.
SCAT Gross Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, SCAT's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SCAT'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.
SCAT (TSE:3974) has a Gross Margin % of 39.40% as of Apr. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on SCAT and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 40.79. Over the past decade, SCAT's Gross Margin % has ranged from 38.45 to 42.77. According to the industry distribution chart, SCAT ranks #1362 out of 2681 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 50.8%.
Is SCAT's Gross Margin % too high?
SCAT's current Gross Margin % of 39.40% is near median its 10-year median of 40.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 38.45 to a high of 42.77. The Software industry median Gross Margin % is 40.41. SCAT's value of 39.40% is 2.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SCAT ranks #1362 out of 2681 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, SCAT has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SCAT's Gross Margin % compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, SCAT ranks #1362 out of 2681 companies for Gross Margin %. This places SCAT in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.41. SCAT's value of 39.40% is 2.5% below this benchmark. Historically, SCAT's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 38.45 to 42.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 40.79 vs. the industry median of 40.41, SCAT has consistently been below 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 40.41, based on 2,681 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. SCAT's current Gross Margin % of 39.40% is 2.5% below 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 SCAT and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Gross Margin % is 40.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SCAT's current Gross Margin % is 39.40%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 40.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SCAT stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SCAT (TSE:3974) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円466.47, compared to a current price of 円586.00 — trading 25.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 39.40%, which is near median its 10-year median of 40.79 and 2.5% below the Software industry median of 40.41. SCAT's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 SCAT (TSE:3974), the current Gross Margin % is 39.40% as of Apr. 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 SCAT (TSE:3974) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SCAT stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円586.00 is trading 25.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円466.47.
GuruFocus considers SCAT to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3974:
Gross Margin %: 39.40% (near median its 10-year median of 40.79)
GF Value™: 円466.47 vs. price of 円586.00 (25.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2.5% below the Software median (#1362 of 2681)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3974 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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