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Riso Kyoiku GroupTSE:4714 -0.50%82 Gross Margin % is 28.20% as of Feb. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 27.28. GuruFocus rates TSE:4714 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of 円239.32 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 242 Education companies, Riso Kyoiku Group ranks worse than 82.23% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Riso Kyoiku Group's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4714'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 24.23 Med: 27.28 Max: 29.04
Current: 26.92
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Riso Kyoiku Group was 29.04%. The lowest was 24.23%. And the median was 27.28%.
TSE:4714's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 82.23% of 242
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 48.105
vs TSE:4714: 26.92
Riso Kyoiku Group had a gross margin of 28.20% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Riso Kyoiku Group was 0.90% per year.
Riso Kyoiku Group (TSE:4714) 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
Riso Kyoiku Group had a gross margin of 28.20% 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.
Riso Kyoiku Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
Riso Kyoiku Group Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Riso Kyoiku Group'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:4714 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Riso Kyoiku Group'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.
Riso Kyoiku Group Gross Margin % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Riso Kyoiku Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Riso Kyoiku Group'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.
Riso Kyoiku Group (TSE:4714) has a Gross Margin % of 28.20% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Riso Kyoiku Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 27.28. Over the past decade, Riso Kyoiku Group's Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.23 to 29.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Riso Kyoiku Group ranks #199 out of 242 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 82.2%.
Is Riso Kyoiku Group's Gross Margin % too high?
Riso Kyoiku Group's current Gross Margin % of 28.20% is near median its 10-year median of 27.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 24.23 to a high of 29.04. The Education industry median Gross Margin % is 48.11. Riso Kyoiku Group's value of 28.20% is 41.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Riso Kyoiku Group ranks #199 out of 242 companies in the Education industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Riso Kyoiku Group has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Riso Kyoiku Group's Gross Margin % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Riso Kyoiku Group ranks #199 out of 242 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Riso Kyoiku Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 48.11. Riso Kyoiku Group's value of 28.20% is 41.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Riso Kyoiku Group's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.23 to 29.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.28 vs. the industry median of 48.11, Riso Kyoiku Group 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 48.11, based on 242 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. Riso Kyoiku Group's current Gross Margin % of 28.20% is 41.4% 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 Riso Kyoiku Group and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Gross Margin % is 48.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Riso Kyoiku Group's current Gross Margin % is 28.20%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 27.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Riso Kyoiku Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Riso Kyoiku Group (TSE:4714) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円239.32, compared to a current price of 円198.00 — trading 17.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 28.20%, which is near median its 10-year median of 27.28 and 41.4% below the Education industry median of 48.11. Riso Kyoiku Group's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Riso Kyoiku Group (TSE:4714), the current Gross Margin % is 28.20% 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 Riso Kyoiku Group (TSE:4714) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Riso Kyoiku Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円198.00 is trading 17.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円239.32.
GuruFocus considers Riso Kyoiku Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4714:
Gross Margin %: 28.20% (near median its 10-year median of 27.28)
GF Value™: 円239.32 vs. price of 円198.00 (17.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 41.4% below the Education median (#199 of 242)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4714 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Riso Kyoiku Group Corp is a Japan-based company principally engaged in the provision of private education services. It operates cram schools (Juku) and provides academic tutoring and exam preparation on a one-on-one basis. The company's classes are for elementary, junior, and high school students. Geographically, the activities are carried out the region of Japan.
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