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NS GroupTSE:471A -0.07%16 Gross Margin % is 20.69% as of Dec. 2025, which is 35% below its 10-year median of 32.03. GuruFocus rates TSE:471A with a GF Score™ of 16/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,006 Business Services companies, NS Group ranks worse than 55.17% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. NS Group's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 円1,614 Mil. NS Group's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 円7,800 Mil. Therefore, NS Group's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 20.69%.
The historical rank and industry rank for NS Group's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:471A'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 31.44 Med: 32.03 Max: 32.14
Current: 31.44
During the past 4 years, the highestGross Margin % of NS Group was 32.14%. The lowest was 31.44%. And the median was 32.03%.
TSE:471A's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 55.17% of 1006
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 34.575
vs TSE:471A: 31.44
NS Group had a gross margin of 20.69% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for NS Group was 0.00% per year.
NS Group (TSE:471A) 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
NS Group had a gross margin of 20.69% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
NS Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
NS Group Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for NS 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:471A vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, NS 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.
NS Group Gross Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, NS Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NS 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.
NS Group (TSE:471A) has a Gross Margin % of 20.69% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on NS Group and its competitors. This is 35% below median its historical median of 32.03. Over the past decade, NS Group's Gross Margin % has ranged from 31.44 to 32.14. According to the industry distribution chart, NS Group ranks #555 out of 1006 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 55.2%.
Is NS Group's Gross Margin % too high?
NS Group's current Gross Margin % of 20.69% is 35% below median its 10-year median of 32.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 31.44 to a high of 32.14. The Business Services industry median Gross Margin % is 34.58. NS Group's value of 20.69% is 40.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NS Group ranks #555 out of 1006 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, NS Group has a GF Score™ of 16/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NS Group's Gross Margin % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, NS Group ranks #555 out of 1006 companies for Gross Margin %. This places NS Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 34.58. NS Group's value of 20.69% is 40.2% below this benchmark. Historically, NS Group's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 31.44 to 32.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 32.03 vs. the industry median of 34.58, NS 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 a Business Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Business Services companies is 34.58, based on 1,006 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. NS Group's current Gross Margin % of 20.69% is 40.2% 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 NS Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 34.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NS Group's current Gross Margin % is 20.69%, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 32.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NS Group stock overvalued right now?
NS Group (TSE:471A) has a current Gross Margin % of 20.69%. The current Gross Margin % is 20.69%, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 32.03 and 40.2% below the Business Services industry median of 34.58. NS Group's overall GF Score™ is 16/100 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 NS Group (TSE:471A), the current Gross Margin % is 20.69% as of Dec. 2025. 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.
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