Asgent (TSE:4288) Gross Margin %: 42.79% (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


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What is Asgent Gross Margin %?

Asgent TSE:4288 +1.42% 40 Gross Margin % is 42.79% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 39.84. GuruFocus rates TSE:4288 with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of 円680.97 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,677 Software companies, Asgent ranks better than 50.8% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Asgent's Gross Profit for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円682 Mil. Asgent's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,595 Mil. Therefore, Asgent's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 42.79%.


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

TSE:4288' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 35.44   Med: 39.84   Max: 44.14
Current: 41.19


During the past 13 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Asgent was 44.14%. The lowest was 35.44%. And the median was 39.84%.

TSE:4288's Gross Margin % is ranked better than
50.8% of 2677 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 40.49 vs TSE:4288: 41.19

Asgent had a gross margin of 42.79% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Asgent was 0.70% per year.


Asgent  (TSE:4288) 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

Asgent had a gross margin of 42.79% 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.


Asgent Gross Margin % Related Terms


Asgent Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Asgent'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.

Asgent Gross Margin % Chart

Asgent Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Gross Margin %
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Asgent Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 42.49 36.94 36.16 39.80 42.79

TSE:4288 vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Asgent'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.


Asgent Gross Margin % vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Asgent's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Asgent's Gross Margin % falls into.


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Asgent Gross Margin % Calculation

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

Asgent'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 )
=1414.3 / 3434.064
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(3434.064 - 2019.752) / 3434.064
=41.18 %

Asgent'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 )
=682.3 / 1594.595
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(1594.595 - 912.341) / 1594.595
=42.79 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Gross Margin % →
What does a Gross Margin % of 42.79% mean?
Asgent (TSE:4288) has a Gross Margin % of 42.79% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Asgent and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 39.84. Over the past decade, Asgent's Gross Margin % has ranged from 35.44 to 44.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Asgent ranks #1317 out of 2677 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 49.2%.
Is Asgent's Gross Margin % too high?
Asgent's current Gross Margin % of 42.79% is near median its 10-year median of 39.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 35.44 to a high of 44.14. The Software industry median Gross Margin % is 40.49. Asgent's value of 42.79% is 5.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Asgent ranks #1317 out of 2677 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Asgent has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Asgent's Gross Margin % compare to MSFT and ORCL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Asgent ranks #1317 out of 2677 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Asgent in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.49. Asgent's value of 42.79% is 5.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Asgent's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 35.44 to 44.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 39.84 vs. the industry median of 40.49, Asgent 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 40.49, based on 2,677 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. Asgent's current Gross Margin % of 42.79% is 5.7% 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 Asgent 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. Asgent's current Gross Margin % is 42.79%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 39.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Asgent stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asgent (TSE:4288) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円680.97, compared to a current price of 円430.00 — trading 36.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 42.79%, which is near median its 10-year median of 39.84 and 5.7% above the Software industry median of 40.49. Asgent's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 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 Asgent (TSE:4288), the current Gross Margin % is 42.79% 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 Asgent (TSE:4288) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asgent stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円430.00 is trading 36.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円680.97. GuruFocus considers Asgent to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4288:

  • Gross Margin %: 42.79% (near median its 10-year median of 39.84)
  • GF Value™: 円680.97 vs. price of 円430.00 (36.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 40/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 5.7% above the Software median (#1317 of 2677)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4288 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Asgent Business Description

Address 6-4 Akashicho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN
Asgent Inc is engaged in providing packaged software solutions. The services offered by the company include managed security service, website protection service, ISO consulting, privacy mark consulting, business continuity management consulting, and PCI data security standard consulting.
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