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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
SHANON had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 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.
SHANON Gross Margin % Related Terms
SHANON Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SHANON'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:3976 vs QH, SHOP, UBER: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, SHANON'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.
SHANON Gross Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, SHANON's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SHANON'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.
SHANON (TSE:3976) has a Gross Margin % of 0.00% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on SHANON and its competitors. Over the past decade, SHANON's Gross Margin % has ranged from 54.79 to 69.03. According to the industry distribution chart, SHANON ranks #563 out of 2687 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 21%.
Is SHANON's Gross Margin % too high?
SHANON's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 54.79 to a high of 69.03. Based on the distribution chart, SHANON ranks #563 out of 2687 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, SHANON has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SHANON's Gross Margin % compare to QH and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, SHANON ranks #563 out of 2687 companies for Gross Margin %. This places SHANON in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.62. Historically, SHANON's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 54.79 to 69.03 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 40.62, based on 2,687 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 SHANON and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Gross Margin % is 40.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SHANON'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 SHANON stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SHANON (TSE:3976) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円159.53, compared to a current price of 円621.00 — trading 289.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. SHANON's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 SHANON (TSE:3976), the current Gross Margin % is 0.00% as of Jun. 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 SHANON (TSE:3976) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SHANON stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円621.00 is trading 289.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円159.53.
GuruFocus considers SHANON to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3976:
Gross Margin %: 0.00%
GF Value™: 円159.53 vs. price of 円621.00 (289.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3976 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SHANON Inc provides marketing platform and cloud application. It is engaged in the planning, development, and sale of cloud marketing solutions. It is also engaged in the provision of consulting and outsourcing services related to marketing.
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