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SuRaLa Net Co Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -4.9%.
The historical rank and industry rank for SuRaLa Net Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:3998'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 59.6 Med: 75.22 Max: 78.8
Current: 59.6
During the past 11 years, the highestGross Margin % of SuRaLa Net Co was 78.80%. The lowest was 59.60%. And the median was 75.22%.
TSE:3998's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 70.66% of 242
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 48.105
vs TSE:3998: 59.60
SuRaLa Net Co had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for SuRaLa Net Co was -4.90% per year.
SuRaLa Net Co (TSE:3998) 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
SuRaLa Net Co had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
SuRaLa Net Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
SuRaLa Net Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SuRaLa Net 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:3998 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, SuRaLa Net 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.
SuRaLa Net Co Gross Margin % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, SuRaLa Net Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SuRaLa Net 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.
SuRaLa Net Co (TSE:3998) has a Gross Margin % of 0.00% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on SuRaLa Net Co and its competitors. Over the past decade, SuRaLa Net Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 59.60 to 78.80. According to the industry distribution chart, SuRaLa Net Co ranks #71 out of 242 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 29.3%.
Is SuRaLa Net Co's Gross Margin % too high?
SuRaLa Net Co's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 59.60 to a high of 78.80. Based on the distribution chart, SuRaLa Net Co ranks #71 out of 242 companies in the Education industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, SuRaLa Net Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SuRaLa Net Co's Gross Margin % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, SuRaLa Net Co ranks #71 out of 242 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts SuRaLa Net Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 48.11. Historically, SuRaLa Net Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 59.60 to 78.80 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 an Education company?
The median Gross Margin % among Education companies is 48.11, based on 242 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 SuRaLa Net Co and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Gross Margin % is 48.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SuRaLa Net 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 SuRaLa Net Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SuRaLa Net Co (TSE:3998) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円392.31, compared to a current price of 円307.00 — trading 21.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. SuRaLa Net Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 SuRaLa Net Co (TSE:3998), the current Gross Margin % is 0.00% as of Dec. 2025. 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 SuRaLa Net Co (TSE:3998) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SuRaLa Net Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円307.00 is trading 21.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円392.31.
GuruFocus considers SuRaLa Net Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3998:
Gross Margin %: 0.00%
GF Value™: 円392.31 vs. price of 円307.00 (21.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3998 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SuRaLa Net Co Ltd is a Japanese company engaged in providing educational services through e-learning and operation consulting, marketing promotion and website operation.
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