Welby (TSE:4438) Gross Margin %: 68.00% (As of Jun. 2026) — Near Median

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TSE:4438 Welby Inc TSE:4438
37 GF Score
Price 円255.00
GF Value 円457.43
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What is Welby Gross Margin %?

Welby TSE:4438 37 Gross Margin % is 68.00% as of Jun. 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 69.45. GuruFocus rates TSE:4438 with a GF Score™ of 37/100 and a GF Value™ of 円457.43 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 635 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Welby ranks better than 78.74% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Welby's Gross Profit for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was 円165.1 Mil. Welby's Revenue for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was 円242.7 Mil. Therefore, Welby's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 68.00%.


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

TSE:4438' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 53.25   Med: 69.45   Max: 77.51
Current: 69.64


During the past 10 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Welby was 77.51%. The lowest was 53.25%. And the median was 69.45%.

TSE:4438's Gross Margin % is ranked better than
78.74% of 635 companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 40.24 vs TSE:4438: 69.64

Welby had a gross margin of 68.00% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Welby was 4.00% per year.


Welby  (TSE:4438) 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

Welby had a gross margin of 68.00% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 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.


Welby Gross Margin % Related Terms


Welby Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Welby'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.

Welby Gross Margin % Chart

Welby Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Gross Margin %
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Welby Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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TSE:4438 vs VEEV, BTSG, HQY: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Health Information Services subindustry, Welby'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.


Welby Gross Margin % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Welby's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Welby Gross Margin % Calculation

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

Welby's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Dec. 2025 )=Gross Profit (A: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=448.7 / 635.724
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(635.724 - 187.057) / 635.724
=70.58 %

Welby's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Jun. 2026 )=Gross Profit (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=165.1 / 242.74
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(242.74 - 77.668) / 242.74
=68.00 %

* 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 68.00% mean?
Welby (TSE:4438) has a Gross Margin % of 68.00% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Welby and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 69.45. Over the past decade, Welby's Gross Margin % has ranged from 53.25 to 77.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Welby ranks #135 out of 635 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 21.3%.
Is Welby's Gross Margin % too high?
Welby's current Gross Margin % of 68.00% is near median its 10-year median of 69.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 53.25 to a high of 77.51. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Gross Margin % is 40.24. Welby's value of 68.00% is 69% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Welby ranks #135 out of 635 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Welby has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Welby's Gross Margin % compare to VEEV and BTSG?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Welby ranks #135 out of 635 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Welby in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.24. Welby's value of 68.00% is 69% above this benchmark. Historically, Welby's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 53.25 to 77.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 69.45 vs. the industry median of 40.24, Welby 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 40.24, based on 635 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. Welby's current Gross Margin % of 68.00% is 69% 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 Welby and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 40.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Welby's current Gross Margin % is 68.00%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 69.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Welby stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Welby (TSE:4438) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円457.43, compared to a current price of 円255.00 — trading 44.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 68.00%, which is near median its 10-year median of 69.45 and 69% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 40.24. Welby's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 with 6 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 Welby (TSE:4438), the current Gross Margin % is 68.00% as of Jun. 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 Welby (TSE:4438) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Welby stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円255.00 is trading 44.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円457.43. GuruFocus considers Welby to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4438:

  • Gross Margin %: 68.00% (near median its 10-year median of 69.45)
  • GF Value™: 円457.43 vs. price of 円255.00 (44.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 37/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 69% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#135 of 635)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4438 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Welby Business Description

Address 1-11-1 Kyobashi, 4th Floor, KEPCO Real Estate Yaesu Building, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 104-0031
Welby Inc offers patients and their families digital tools helping medical treatment and prevention of the progression of disease. The company co-develops and co-provides digital services with pharmaceuticals, medical device companies, governments, along with patients and healthcare professionals.
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