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Kyoshin CoTSE:4735 +0.33%52 Gross Margin % is 21.25% as of Feb. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 22.27. GuruFocus rates TSE:4735 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of 円196.48 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 242 Education companies, Kyoshin Co ranks worse than 92.56% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Kyoshin Co's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円1,525 Mil. Kyoshin Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円7,177 Mil. Therefore, Kyoshin Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 21.25%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kyoshin Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4735'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 19.06 Med: 22.27 Max: 26.79
Current: 19.06
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Kyoshin Co was 26.79%. The lowest was 19.06%. And the median was 22.27%.
TSE:4735's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 92.56% of 242
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 48.105
vs TSE:4735: 19.06
Kyoshin Co had a gross margin of 21.25% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Kyoshin Co was 0.00% per year.
Kyoshin Co (TSE:4735) 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
Kyoshin Co had a gross margin of 21.25% 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.
Kyoshin Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Kyoshin Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kyoshin 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:4735 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Kyoshin 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.
Kyoshin Co Gross Margin % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kyoshin Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kyoshin 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.
Kyoshin Co (TSE:4735) has a Gross Margin % of 21.25% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Kyoshin Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 22.27. Over the past decade, Kyoshin Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 19.06 to 26.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Kyoshin Co ranks #224 out of 242 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 92.6%.
Is Kyoshin Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Kyoshin Co's current Gross Margin % of 21.25% is near median its 10-year median of 22.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 19.06 to a high of 26.79. The Education industry median Gross Margin % is 48.11. Kyoshin Co's value of 21.25% is 55.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kyoshin Co ranks #224 out of 242 companies in the Education industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kyoshin Co has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kyoshin Co's Gross Margin % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Kyoshin Co ranks #224 out of 242 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Kyoshin Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 48.11. Kyoshin Co's value of 21.25% is 55.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Kyoshin Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 19.06 to 26.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.27 vs. the industry median of 48.11, Kyoshin 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. Kyoshin Co's current Gross Margin % of 21.25% is 55.8% 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 Kyoshin 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. Kyoshin Co's current Gross Margin % is 21.25%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 22.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kyoshin Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kyoshin Co (TSE:4735) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円196.48, compared to a current price of 円304.00 — trading 54.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 21.25%, which is near median its 10-year median of 22.27 and 55.8% below the Education industry median of 48.11. Kyoshin Co's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 6 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 Kyoshin Co (TSE:4735), the current Gross Margin % is 21.25% 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 Kyoshin Co (TSE:4735) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kyoshin Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円304.00 is trading 54.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円196.48.
GuruFocus considers Kyoshin Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4735:
Gross Margin %: 21.25% (near median its 10-year median of 22.27)
GF Value™: 円196.48 vs. price of 円304.00 (54.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 55.8% below the Education median (#224 of 242)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4735 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kyoshin Co Ltd operates cram schools and offers guidance services for students appearing for elementary, junior, & high school entrance examinations. It also operates specialty schools for Japanese students abroad & offers tutorial & related services. It has franchise classes for individual guidance and English conversation classes for children from elementary school to infants. The company operates in three segments, which include cram school business, Language-related businesses, and the childcare and elderly care business segment.
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