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CNS CoTSE:4076 -0.40%84 Gross Margin % is 23.78% as of Feb. 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 24.38. GuruFocus rates TSE:4076 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,869.66 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,690 Software companies, CNS Co ranks worse than 72.83% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. CNS Co's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円467 Mil. CNS Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円1,965 Mil. Therefore, CNS Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 23.78%.
The historical rank and industry rank for CNS Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4076'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.04 Med: 24.38 Max: 25.15
Current: 24.48
During the past 8 years, the highestGross Margin % of CNS Co was 25.15%. The lowest was 16.04%. And the median was 24.38%.
TSE:4076's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 72.83% of 2690
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 40.76
vs TSE:4076: 24.48
CNS Co had a gross margin of 23.78% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for CNS Co was 0.40% 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
CNS Co had a gross margin of 23.78% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 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.
CNS Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
CNS Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CNS 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:4076 vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, CNS 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.
CNS Co Gross Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, CNS Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CNS 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.
CNS Co (TSE:4076) has a Gross Margin % of 23.78% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on CNS Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 24.38. Over the past decade, CNS Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 16.04 to 25.15. According to the industry distribution chart, CNS Co ranks #1959 out of 2690 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 72.8%.
Is CNS Co's Gross Margin % too high?
CNS Co's current Gross Margin % of 23.78% is near median its 10-year median of 24.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.04 to a high of 25.15. The Software industry median Gross Margin % is 40.76. CNS Co's value of 23.78% is 41.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CNS Co ranks #1959 out of 2690 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, CNS Co has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CNS Co's Gross Margin % compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, CNS Co ranks #1959 out of 2690 companies for Gross Margin %. This places CNS Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.76. CNS Co's value of 23.78% is 41.7% below this benchmark. Historically, CNS Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 16.04 to 25.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.38 vs. the industry median of 40.76, CNS Co 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 40.76, based on 2,690 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. CNS Co's current Gross Margin % of 23.78% is 41.7% 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 CNS Co and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Gross Margin % is 40.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CNS Co's current Gross Margin % is 23.78%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 24.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CNS Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CNS Co (TSE:4076) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,869.66, compared to a current price of 円1,980.00 — trading 5.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 23.78%, which is near median its 10-year median of 24.38 and 41.7% below the Software industry median of 40.76. CNS Co's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 CNS Co (TSE:4076), the current Gross Margin % is 23.78% as of Feb. 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 CNS Co (TSE:4076) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CNS Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,980.00 is trading 5.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,869.66.
GuruFocus considers CNS Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4076:
Gross Margin %: 23.78% (near median its 10-year median of 24.38)
GF Value™: 円1,869.66 vs. price of 円1,980.00 (5.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 41.7% below the Software median (#1959 of 2690)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4076 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CNS Co Ltd is an information technology solutions company engaged in providing system engineering services. The company offers various solutions to its clients such as consulting services related to digital transformation, data analysis solutions, business system integration, and the implementation, construction, and operation of optimal system infrastructure.
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