Japan Reliance ServiceTSE:4664 -1.45%72 Gross Margin % is 18.02% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 17.62. GuruFocus rates TSE:4664 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of 円764.89 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,007 Business Services companies, Japan Reliance Service ranks worse than 80.73% on this metric.
TSE:4664's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 80.73% of 1007
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 34.5
vs TSE:4664: 18.30
Japan Reliance Service had a gross margin of 18.02% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Japan Reliance Service was -0.70% per year.
Japan Reliance Service (TSE:4664) 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
Japan Reliance Service had a gross margin of 18.02% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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.
Japan Reliance Service Gross Margin % Related Terms
Japan Reliance Service Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Japan Reliance Service'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:4664 vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Japan Reliance Service'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.
Japan Reliance Service Gross Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Japan Reliance Service's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Japan Reliance Service'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.
Japan Reliance Service (TSE:4664) has a Gross Margin % of 18.02% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Japan Reliance Service and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 17.62. Over the past decade, Japan Reliance Service's Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.93 to 19.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Reliance Service ranks #813 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 80.7%.
Is Japan Reliance Service's Gross Margin % too high?
Japan Reliance Service's current Gross Margin % of 18.02% is near median its 10-year median of 17.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.93 to a high of 19.03. The Business Services industry median Gross Margin % is 34.50. Japan Reliance Service's value of 18.02% is 47.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Reliance Service ranks #813 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Japan Reliance Service has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Reliance Service's Gross Margin % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Japan Reliance Service ranks #813 out of 1007 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Japan Reliance Service in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 34.50. Japan Reliance Service's value of 18.02% is 47.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Japan Reliance Service's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.93 to 19.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.62 vs. the industry median of 34.50, Japan Reliance Service 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 a Business Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Business Services companies is 34.50, based on 1,007 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. Japan Reliance Service's current Gross Margin % of 18.02% is 47.8% 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 Japan Reliance Service and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 34.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Japan Reliance Service's current Gross Margin % is 18.02%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 17.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Reliance Service stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Reliance Service (TSE:4664) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円764.89, compared to a current price of 円1,019.00 — trading 33.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 18.02%, which is near median its 10-year median of 17.62 and 47.8% below the Business Services industry median of 34.50. Japan Reliance Service's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Japan Reliance Service (TSE:4664), the current Gross Margin % is 18.02% 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 Japan Reliance Service (TSE:4664) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Reliance Service stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,019.00 is trading 33.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円764.89.
GuruFocus considers Japan Reliance Service to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4664:
Gross Margin %: 18.02% (near median its 10-year median of 17.62)
GF Value™: 円764.89 vs. price of 円1,019.00 (33.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 47.8% below the Business Services median (#813 of 1007)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4664 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Japan Reliance Service Corp is engaged in the provision of building management services. The company offers building management services such as security, cleaning, office services, and facility management for government offices, private corporate offices, stores, hotels, hospitals, and other buildings, as well as human resources services.
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