Institution for a Global Society (TSE:4265) Gross Margin %: 60.76% (As of Mar. 2026) — 14% Below Median

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TSE:4265 Institution for a Global Society Corp TSE:4265
62 GF Score
Price 円279.00
GF Value 円327.74
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Institution for a Global Society Gross Margin %?

Institution for a Global Society TSE:4265 -8.82% 62 Gross Margin % is 60.76% as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 70.79. GuruFocus rates TSE:4265 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of 円327.74 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,005 Business Services companies, Institution for a Global Society ranks better than 76.62% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Institution for a Global Society's Gross Profit for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円206.5 Mil. Institution for a Global Society's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円339.9 Mil. Therefore, Institution for a Global Society's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 60.76%.

Warning Sign:

Institution for a Global Society Corp gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -10.5%.


The historical rank and industry rank for Institution for a Global Society's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:4265' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 32.69   Med: 70.79   Max: 79.15
Current: 58.08


During the past 7 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Institution for a Global Society was 79.15%. The lowest was 32.69%. And the median was 70.79%.

TSE:4265's Gross Margin % is ranked better than
76.62% of 1005 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 34.53 vs TSE:4265: 58.08

Institution for a Global Society had a gross margin of 60.76% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Institution for a Global Society was -10.50% per year.


Institution for a Global Society  (TSE:4265) 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

Institution for a Global Society had a gross margin of 60.76% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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.


Institution for a Global Society Gross Margin % Related Terms


Institution for a Global Society Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Institution for a Global Society'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.

Institution for a Global Society Gross Margin % Chart

Institution for a Global Society Annual Data
Trend Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Gross Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 79.15 70.79 62.35 32.69 58.08

Institution for a Global Society Semi-Annual Data
Mar20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Gross Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 70.03 21.00 41.72 55.23 60.76

TSE:4265 vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Institution for a Global Society'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.


Institution for a Global Society Gross Margin % vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Institution for a Global Society's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Institution for a Global Society's Gross Margin % falls into.


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Institution for a Global Society Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue.

Institution for a Global Society's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Mar. 2026 )=Gross Profit (A: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (A: Mar. 2026 )
=382.8 / 659.144
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(659.144 - 276.3) / 659.144
=58.08 %

Institution for a Global Society's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Gross Profit (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=206.5 / 339.881
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(339.881 - 133.357) / 339.881
=60.76 %

* 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.

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What does a Gross Margin % of 60.76% mean?
Institution for a Global Society (TSE:4265) has a Gross Margin % of 60.76% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Institution for a Global Society and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 70.79. Over the past decade, Institution for a Global Society's Gross Margin % has ranged from 32.69 to 79.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Institution for a Global Society ranks #235 out of 1005 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 23.4%.
Is Institution for a Global Society's Gross Margin % too high?
Institution for a Global Society's current Gross Margin % of 60.76% is 14% below median its 10-year median of 70.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 32.69 to a high of 79.15. The Business Services industry median Gross Margin % is 34.53. Institution for a Global Society's value of 60.76% is 76% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Institution for a Global Society ranks #235 out of 1005 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Institution for a Global Society has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Institution for a Global Society's Gross Margin % compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Institution for a Global Society ranks #235 out of 1005 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Institution for a Global Society in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 34.53. Institution for a Global Society's value of 60.76% is 76% above this benchmark. Historically, Institution for a Global Society's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 32.69 to 79.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 70.79 vs. the industry median of 34.53, Institution for a Global Society 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 Business Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Business Services companies is 34.53, based on 1,005 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. Institution for a Global Society's current Gross Margin % of 60.76% is 76% 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 Institution for a Global Society and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 34.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Institution for a Global Society's current Gross Margin % is 60.76%, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 70.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Institution for a Global Society stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Institution for a Global Society (TSE:4265) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円327.74, compared to a current price of 円279.00 — trading 14.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 60.76%, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 70.79 and 76% above the Business Services industry median of 34.53. Institution for a Global Society's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Institution for a Global Society (TSE:4265), the current Gross Margin % is 60.76% as of Mar. 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 Institution for a Global Society (TSE:4265) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Institution for a Global Society stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円279.00 is trading 14.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円327.74. GuruFocus considers Institution for a Global Society to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4265:

  • Gross Margin %: 60.76% (14% below median its 10-year median of 70.79)
  • GF Value™: 円327.74 vs. price of 円279.00 (14.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 76% above the Business Services median (#235 of 1005)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4265 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Institution for a Global Society Business Description

Address 1-11-2 Ebisu Minami, 4th Floor, Head Office, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 150-0022
Institution for a Global Society Corp operates in the following reportable segments: Human Resources (HR), Education, and Web3/Platform businesses. Maximum revenue is generated from its HR business, which supports companies in recruiting, training, placement, and organizational development by combining a wide range of services, including human resource evaluation systems, human capital consulting, and digital transformation training. In the education business, it provides technological tools like Ai GROW, AiGROW lite, GROW Academy, e-Spire, which provide evaluation tests and video learning content. In addition, the group offers Ongaeshi, a free integrated reskilling and recruitment service.
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