Waseda Academy CoTSE:4718 +0.90%85 Gross Margin % is 34.11% as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 28.44. GuruFocus rates TSE:4718 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,111.55 (Modestly Overvalued). Among 242 Education companies, Waseda Academy Co ranks worse than 73.97% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Waseda Academy Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4718'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 26.26 Med: 28.44 Max: 32.38
Current: 32.38
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Waseda Academy Co was 32.38%. The lowest was 26.26%. And the median was 28.44%.
TSE:4718's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 73.97% of 242
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 48.105
vs TSE:4718: 32.38
Waseda Academy Co had a gross margin of 34.11% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Waseda Academy Co was 4.30% per year.
Waseda Academy Co (TSE:4718) 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
Waseda Academy Co had a gross margin of 34.11% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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.
Waseda Academy Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Waseda Academy Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Waseda Academy 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:4718 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Waseda Academy 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.
Waseda Academy Co Gross Margin % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Waseda Academy Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Waseda Academy 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.
Waseda Academy Co (TSE:4718) has a Gross Margin % of 34.11% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Waseda Academy Co and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 28.44. Over the past decade, Waseda Academy Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 26.26 to 32.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Waseda Academy Co ranks #179 out of 242 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 74%.
Is Waseda Academy Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Waseda Academy Co's current Gross Margin % of 34.11% is 20% above median its 10-year median of 28.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 26.26 to a high of 32.38. The Education industry median Gross Margin % is 48.11. Waseda Academy Co's value of 34.11% is 29.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Waseda Academy Co ranks #179 out of 242 companies in the Education industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Waseda Academy Co has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Waseda Academy Co's Gross Margin % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Waseda Academy Co ranks #179 out of 242 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Waseda Academy Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 48.11. Waseda Academy Co's value of 34.11% is 29.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Waseda Academy Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 26.26 to 32.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.44 vs. the industry median of 48.11, Waseda Academy 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 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. Waseda Academy Co's current Gross Margin % of 34.11% is 29.1% 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 Waseda Academy Co 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. Waseda Academy Co's current Gross Margin % is 34.11%, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 28.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Waseda Academy Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Waseda Academy Co (TSE:4718) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,111.55, compared to a current price of 円2,455.00 — trading 16.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 34.11%, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 28.44 and 29.1% below the Education industry median of 48.11. Waseda Academy Co's overall GF Score™ is 85/100. 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 Waseda Academy Co (TSE:4718), the current Gross Margin % is 34.11% 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 Waseda Academy Co (TSE:4718) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Waseda Academy Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,455.00 is trading 16.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,111.55.
GuruFocus considers Waseda Academy Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4718:
Gross Margin %: 34.11% (20% above median its 10-year median of 28.44)
GF Value™: 円2,111.55 vs. price of 円2,455.00 (16.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 29.1% below the Education median (#179 of 242)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4718 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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