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The historical rank and industry rank for SYS Holdings Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:3988'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 21.7 Med: 22.3 Max: 22.64
Current: 21.98
During the past 11 years, the highestGross Margin % of SYS Holdings Co was 22.64%. The lowest was 21.70%. And the median was 22.30%.
TSE:3988's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 76.69% of 2685
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 40.49
vs TSE:3988: 21.98
SYS Holdings Co 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 SYS Holdings Co was -0.10% per year.
SYS Holdings Co (TSE:3988) 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
SYS Holdings Co 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.
SYS Holdings Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
SYS Holdings Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SYS Holdings 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:3988 vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, SYS Holdings 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.
SYS Holdings Co Gross Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, SYS Holdings Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SYS Holdings 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.
SYS Holdings Co (TSE:3988) 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 SYS Holdings Co and its competitors. Over the past decade, SYS Holdings Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 21.70 to 22.64. According to the industry distribution chart, SYS Holdings Co ranks #2059 out of 2685 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 76.7%.
Is SYS Holdings Co's Gross Margin % too high?
SYS Holdings Co's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.70 to a high of 22.64. Based on the distribution chart, SYS Holdings Co ranks #2059 out of 2685 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, SYS Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SYS Holdings Co's Gross Margin % compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, SYS Holdings Co ranks #2059 out of 2685 companies for Gross Margin %. This places SYS Holdings Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.49. Historically, SYS Holdings Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 21.70 to 22.64 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 SYS Holdings Co 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. SYS Holdings Co'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 SYS Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SYS Holdings Co (TSE:3988) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円707.03, compared to a current price of 円531.00 — trading 24.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. SYS Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 SYS Holdings Co (TSE:3988), 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 SYS Holdings Co (TSE:3988) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SYS Holdings Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円531.00 is trading 24.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円707.03.
GuruFocus considers SYS Holdings Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3988:
Gross Margin %: 0.00%
GF Value™: 円707.03 vs. price of 円531.00 (24.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3988 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SYS Holdings Co Ltd operates in the information service business, which provides IT system development and IT solutions services. It offers manufacturing solutions, social information infrastructure solutions, and mobile solutions. It has a single segment of the comprehensive information service business.
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