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KaradanoteTSE:4014 -1.56%69 Gross Margin % is 72.27% as of Jan. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 71.40. GuruFocus rates TSE:4014 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of 円233.11 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,689 Software companies, Karadanote ranks better than 81.81% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Karadanote's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Jan. 2026 was 円185.9 Mil. Karadanote's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jan. 2026 was 円257.2 Mil. Therefore, Karadanote's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 72.27%.
Warning Sign:
Karadanote Inc gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -6.4%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Karadanote's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4014'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 48.75 Med: 71.4 Max: 75.89
Current: 72
During the past 8 years, the highestGross Margin % of Karadanote was 75.89%. The lowest was 48.75%. And the median was 71.40%.
TSE:4014's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 81.81% of 2689
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 40.67
vs TSE:4014: 72.00
Karadanote had a gross margin of 72.27% for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Karadanote was -6.40% per year.
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
Karadanote had a gross margin of 72.27% for the quarter that ended in Jan. 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.
Karadanote Gross Margin % Related Terms
Karadanote Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Karadanote'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:4014 vs QH, SHOP, UBER: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Karadanote'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.
Karadanote Gross Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Karadanote's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Karadanote'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.
Karadanote (TSE:4014) has a Gross Margin % of 72.27% as of Jan. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Karadanote and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 71.40. Over the past decade, Karadanote's Gross Margin % has ranged from 48.75 to 75.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Karadanote ranks #489 out of 2689 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 18.2%.
Is Karadanote's Gross Margin % too high?
Karadanote's current Gross Margin % of 72.27% is near median its 10-year median of 71.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 48.75 to a high of 75.89. The Software industry median Gross Margin % is 40.67. Karadanote's value of 72.27% is 77.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Karadanote ranks #489 out of 2689 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Karadanote has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Karadanote's Gross Margin % compare to QH and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Karadanote ranks #489 out of 2689 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Karadanote in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.67. Karadanote's value of 72.27% is 77.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Karadanote's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 48.75 to 75.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 71.40 vs. the industry median of 40.67, Karadanote 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 Software company?
The median Gross Margin % among Software companies is 40.67, based on 2,689 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. Karadanote's current Gross Margin % of 72.27% is 77.7% 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 Karadanote and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Gross Margin % is 40.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Karadanote's current Gross Margin % is 72.27%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 71.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Karadanote stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Karadanote (TSE:4014) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円233.11, compared to a current price of 円506.00 — trading 117.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 72.27%, which is near median its 10-year median of 71.40 and 77.7% above the Software industry median of 40.67. Karadanote's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Karadanote (TSE:4014), the current Gross Margin % is 72.27% 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 Karadanote (TSE:4014) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Karadanote stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円506.00 is trading 117.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円233.11.
GuruFocus considers Karadanote to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4014:
Gross Margin %: 72.27% (near median its 10-year median of 71.40)
GF Value™: 円233.11 vs. price of 円506.00 (117.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 77.7% above the Software median (#489 of 2689)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4014 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Karadanote Inc is engaged in the provision of applications for expecting and child-rearing mothers and promotional support activities for businesses developing services for families. The company provides media planning and management/app planning, and development related to pregnancy, childbirth, and childcare apps. The Company operates in a single segment, the Family Data Platform business.
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