TAC Co (TSE:4319) Gross Margin %: 42.63% (As of Sep. 2025) — Near Median


TSE:4319 TAC Co Ltd TSE:4319
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What is TAC Co Gross Margin %?

TAC Co TSE:4319 -0.29% 42 Gross Margin % is 42.63% as of Sep. 2025, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 39.26. GuruFocus rates TSE:4319 with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of 円192.17. The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. TAC Co's Gross Profit for the six months ended in Sep. 2025 was 円4,414 Mil. TAC Co's Revenue for the six months ended in Sep. 2025 was 円10,354 Mil. Therefore, TAC Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 42.63%.


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

TSE:4319' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 36.78   Med: 39.26   Max: 40.97
Current: 40.31


During the past 13 years, the highest Gross Margin % of TAC Co was 40.97%. The lowest was 36.78%. And the median was 39.26%.

TSE:4319's Gross Margin % is not ranked
in the Education industry.
Industry Median: 47.93 vs TSE:4319: 40.31

TAC Co had a gross margin of 42.63% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for TAC Co was 0.30% per year.


TAC Co  (TSE:4319) 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

TAC Co had a gross margin of 42.63% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 => 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.


TAC Co Gross Margin % Related Terms


TAC Co Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for TAC 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.

TAC Co Gross Margin % Chart

TAC Co Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25
Gross Margin %
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TAC Co Semi-Annual Data
Mar16 Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25
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 39.45 33.73 42.39 37.65 42.63

TSE:4319 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, TAC 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.


TAC Co Gross Margin % vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, TAC Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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TAC Co Gross Margin % Calculation

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

TAC Co's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2025 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Mar. 2025 )=Gross Profit (A: Mar. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Mar. 2025 )
=7708.1 / 19196.936
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(19196.936 - 11488.856) / 19196.936
=40.15 %

TAC Co's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Sep. 2025 )=Gross Profit (Q: Sep. 2025 ) / Revenue (Q: Sep. 2025 )
=4413.8 / 10353.521
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(10353.521 - 5939.681) / 10353.521
=42.63 %

* 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 42.63% mean?
TAC Co (TSE:4319) has a Gross Margin % of 42.63% as of Sep. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on TAC Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 39.26. Over the past decade, TAC Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 36.78 to 40.97.
Is TAC Co's Gross Margin % too high?
TAC Co's current Gross Margin % of 42.63% is near median its 10-year median of 39.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 36.78 to a high of 40.97. The Education industry median Gross Margin % is 47.93. TAC Co's value of 42.63% is 11.1% below this industry median. Overall, TAC Co has a GF Score™ of 42/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does TAC Co's Gross Margin % compare to EDU and TAL?
TAC Co's Gross Margin % of 42.63% can be compared against companies in the Education industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 47.93. TAC Co's value of 42.63% is 11.1% below this benchmark. Historically, TAC Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 36.78 to 40.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 39.26 vs. the industry median of 47.93, TAC 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 an Education company?
The median Gross Margin % among Education companies is 47.93, based on 243 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. TAC Co's current Gross Margin % of 42.63% is 11.1% 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 TAC Co and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Gross Margin % is 47.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. TAC Co's current Gross Margin % is 42.63%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 39.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is TAC Co stock overvalued right now?
TAC Co (TSE:4319) has a current Gross Margin % of 42.63%. The stock's GF Value™ is 円192.17, compared to a current price of 円347.00 — trading 80.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 42.63%, which is near median its 10-year median of 39.26 and 11.1% below the Education industry median of 47.93. TAC Co's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 10 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 TAC Co (TSE:4319), the current Gross Margin % is 42.63% as of Sep. 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 TAC Co (TSE:4319) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TAC Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円347.00 is trading 80.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円192.17.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4319:

  • Gross Margin %: 42.63% (near median its 10-year median of 39.26)
  • GF Value™: 円192.17 vs. price of 円347.00 (80.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 42/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 11.1% below the Education median

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4319 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


TAC Co Business Description

Address 3-2-18 Misaki-cho, Tokyo, JPN
TAC Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engages in providing educational services. The company is engaged in the personal education, corporate training, publishing, and manpower businesses. Its personal education business division offers preparatory courses for qualifications for individual students and provides training for corporations.
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