Meiko Network Japan CoTSE:4668 86 Gross Margin % is 27.04% as of Feb. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 26.29. GuruFocus rates TSE:4668 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of 円828.55 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 243 Education companies, Meiko Network Japan Co ranks worse than 86.01% on this metric.
TSE:4668's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 86.01% of 243
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 47.93
vs TSE:4668: 25.04
Meiko Network Japan Co had a gross margin of 27.04% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Meiko Network Japan Co was -0.70% per year.
Meiko Network Japan Co (TSE:4668) 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
Meiko Network Japan Co had a gross margin of 27.04% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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.
Meiko Network Japan Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Meiko Network Japan Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Meiko Network Japan Co's Gross Margin % can be seen below:
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TSE:4668 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Meiko Network Japan 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.
Meiko Network Japan Co Gross Margin % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Meiko Network Japan Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Meiko Network Japan 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.
Meiko Network Japan Co (TSE:4668) has a Gross Margin % of 27.04% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Meiko Network Japan Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 26.29. Over the past decade, Meiko Network Japan Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 23.32 to 34.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Meiko Network Japan Co ranks #209 out of 243 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 86%.
Is Meiko Network Japan Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Meiko Network Japan Co's current Gross Margin % of 27.04% is near median its 10-year median of 26.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 23.32 to a high of 34.85. The Education industry median Gross Margin % is 47.93. Meiko Network Japan Co's value of 27.04% is 43.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Meiko Network Japan Co ranks #209 out of 243 companies in the Education industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Meiko Network Japan Co has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Meiko Network Japan Co's Gross Margin % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Meiko Network Japan Co ranks #209 out of 243 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Meiko Network Japan Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 47.93. Meiko Network Japan Co's value of 27.04% is 43.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Meiko Network Japan Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 23.32 to 34.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.29 vs. the industry median of 47.93, Meiko Network Japan 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. Meiko Network Japan Co's current Gross Margin % of 27.04% is 43.6% 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 Meiko Network Japan 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. Meiko Network Japan Co's current Gross Margin % is 27.04%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 26.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Meiko Network Japan Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meiko Network Japan Co (TSE:4668) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円828.55, compared to a current price of 円691.00 — trading 16.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 27.04%, which is near median its 10-year median of 26.29 and 43.6% below the Education industry median of 47.93. Meiko Network Japan Co's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 2 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 Meiko Network Japan Co (TSE:4668), the current Gross Margin % is 27.04% 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 Meiko Network Japan Co (TSE:4668) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meiko Network Japan Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円691.00 is trading 16.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円828.55.
GuruFocus considers Meiko Network Japan Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4668:
Gross Margin %: 27.04% (near median its 10-year median of 26.29)
GF Value™: 円828.55 vs. price of 円691.00 (16.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 43.6% below the Education median (#209 of 243)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4668 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Meiko Network Japan Co Ltd provides educational services. The company's business is divided into Meiko Gijuku Business Activities which operates schools for children of all ages from elementary school to university entrance examination. Medical Cram School Business Activities include a school for medicine-related university entrance examination, and Other Business Activities comprises of Soccer schools for preschool children elementary and junior high school students, individual tutoring cram schools, extended-hours cram schools, and others.
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