Ichishin Holdings CoTSE:4645 +0.70%64 Gross Margin % is 15.95% as of Feb. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 17.18. GuruFocus rates TSE:4645 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of 円633.36 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 243 Education companies, Ichishin Holdings Co ranks worse than 95.06% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ichishin Holdings Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4645'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 15.41 Med: 17.18 Max: 18.78
Current: 16.53
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Ichishin Holdings Co was 18.78%. The lowest was 15.41%. And the median was 17.18%.
TSE:4645's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 95.06% of 243
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 47.93
vs TSE:4645: 16.53
Ichishin Holdings Co had a gross margin of 15.95% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Ichishin Holdings Co was -0.60% per year.
Ichishin Holdings Co (TSE:4645) 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
Ichishin Holdings Co had a gross margin of 15.95% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => No sustainable 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.
Ichishin Holdings Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Ichishin Holdings Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ichishin Holdings 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:4645 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Ichishin Holdings 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.
Ichishin Holdings Co Gross Margin % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Ichishin Holdings Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ichishin Holdings 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.
Ichishin Holdings Co (TSE:4645) has a Gross Margin % of 15.95% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Ichishin Holdings Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 17.18. Over the past decade, Ichishin Holdings Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 15.41 to 18.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Ichishin Holdings Co ranks #231 out of 243 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 95.1%.
Is Ichishin Holdings Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Ichishin Holdings Co's current Gross Margin % of 15.95% is near median its 10-year median of 17.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.41 to a high of 18.78. The Education industry median Gross Margin % is 47.93. Ichishin Holdings Co's value of 15.95% is 66.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ichishin Holdings Co ranks #231 out of 243 companies in the Education industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ichishin Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ichishin Holdings Co's Gross Margin % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Ichishin Holdings Co ranks #231 out of 243 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Ichishin Holdings Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 47.93. Ichishin Holdings Co's value of 15.95% is 66.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Ichishin Holdings Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 15.41 to 18.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.18 vs. the industry median of 47.93, Ichishin Holdings 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. Ichishin Holdings Co's current Gross Margin % of 15.95% is 66.7% 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 Ichishin Holdings 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. Ichishin Holdings Co's current Gross Margin % is 15.95%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 17.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ichishin Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ichishin Holdings Co (TSE:4645) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円633.36, compared to a current price of 円429.00 — trading 32.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 15.95%, which is near median its 10-year median of 17.18 and 66.7% below the Education industry median of 47.93. Ichishin Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 3 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 Ichishin Holdings Co (TSE:4645), the current Gross Margin % is 15.95% 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 Ichishin Holdings Co (TSE:4645) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ichishin Holdings Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円429.00 is trading 32.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円633.36.
GuruFocus considers Ichishin Holdings Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4645:
Gross Margin %: 15.95% (near median its 10-year median of 17.18)
GF Value™: 円633.36 vs. price of 円429.00 (32.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 66.7% below the Education median (#231 of 243)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4645 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ichishin Holdings Co Ltd is engaged in the education business. It provides curriculum, instruction, and examination materials for elementary and secondary schools. It is also involved in the provision of group tutorial, individual tutorial, and video tutorial services.
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