SAKURA KCSTSE:4761 +1.05%68 Gross Margin % is 30.44% as of Mar. 2026, which is 47% above its 10-year median of 20.65. GuruFocus rates TSE:4761 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,247.51 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,681 Software companies, SAKURA KCS ranks worse than 65.01% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. SAKURA KCS's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円4,056 Mil. SAKURA KCS's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円13,324 Mil. Therefore, SAKURA KCS's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 30.44%.
The historical rank and industry rank for SAKURA KCS's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4761'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 19.41 Med: 20.65 Max: 28.81
Current: 28.81
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of SAKURA KCS was 28.81%. The lowest was 19.41%. And the median was 20.65%.
TSE:4761's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 65.01% of 2681
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 40.41
vs TSE:4761: 28.81
SAKURA KCS had a gross margin of 30.44% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for SAKURA KCS was 8.80% per year.
SAKURA KCS (TSE:4761) 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
SAKURA KCS had a gross margin of 30.44% 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.
SAKURA KCS Gross Margin % Related Terms
SAKURA KCS Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SAKURA KCS'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:4761 vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, SAKURA KCS'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.
SAKURA KCS Gross Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, SAKURA KCS's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SAKURA KCS'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.
SAKURA KCS (TSE:4761) has a Gross Margin % of 30.44% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on SAKURA KCS and its competitors. This is 47% above median its historical median of 20.65. Over the past decade, SAKURA KCS's Gross Margin % has ranged from 19.41 to 28.81. According to the industry distribution chart, SAKURA KCS ranks #1743 out of 2681 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 65%.
Is SAKURA KCS's Gross Margin % too high?
SAKURA KCS's current Gross Margin % of 30.44% is 47% above median its 10-year median of 20.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 19.41 to a high of 28.81. The Software industry median Gross Margin % is 40.41. SAKURA KCS's value of 30.44% is 24.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SAKURA KCS ranks #1743 out of 2681 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, SAKURA KCS has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SAKURA KCS's Gross Margin % compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, SAKURA KCS ranks #1743 out of 2681 companies for Gross Margin %. This places SAKURA KCS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.41. SAKURA KCS's value of 30.44% is 24.7% below this benchmark. Historically, SAKURA KCS's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 19.41 to 28.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.65 vs. the industry median of 40.41, SAKURA KCS 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 Software company?
The median Gross Margin % among Software companies is 40.41, based on 2,681 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. SAKURA KCS's current Gross Margin % of 30.44% is 24.7% 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 SAKURA KCS and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Gross Margin % is 40.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SAKURA KCS's current Gross Margin % is 30.44%, which is 47% above median its own 10-year median of 20.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SAKURA KCS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SAKURA KCS (TSE:4761) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,247.51, compared to a current price of 円1,440.00 — trading 15.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 30.44%, which is 47% above median its 10-year median of 20.65 and 24.7% below the Software industry median of 40.41. SAKURA KCS's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 1 warning sign 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 SAKURA KCS (TSE:4761), the current Gross Margin % is 30.44% 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 SAKURA KCS (TSE:4761) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SAKURA KCS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,440.00 is trading 15.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,247.51.
GuruFocus considers SAKURA KCS to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4761:
Gross Margin %: 30.44% (47% above median its 10-year median of 20.65)
GF Value™: 円1,247.51 vs. price of 円1,440.00 (15.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 24.7% below the Software median (#1743 of 2681)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4761 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SAKURA KCS Corp is an information service provider. The services of the company include system planning and development, digital infrastructure construction, information security support, system operation, and improvement proposals. The company provides a wide range of information services to clients in a wide range of industries, including financial institutions, private companies, local governments, and schools.
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