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ParacaTSE:4809 -0.57%75 Gross Margin % is 26.99% as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 29.34. GuruFocus rates TSE:4809 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,282.03 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,008 Business Services companies, Paraca ranks worse than 57.34% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Paraca's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,216 Mil. Paraca's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円4,505 Mil. Therefore, Paraca's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 26.99%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Paraca's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4809'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 23.09 Med: 29.34 Max: 31.56
Current: 29.96
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Paraca was 31.56%. The lowest was 23.09%. And the median was 29.34%.
TSE:4809's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 57.34% of 1008
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 34.515
vs TSE:4809: 29.96
Paraca had a gross margin of 26.99% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Paraca was 4.90% per year.
Paraca (TSE:4809) 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
Paraca had a gross margin of 26.99% 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.
Paraca Gross Margin % Related Terms
Paraca Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Paraca'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:4809 vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Paraca'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.
Paraca Gross Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Paraca's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Paraca'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.
Paraca (TSE:4809) has a Gross Margin % of 26.99% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Paraca and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 29.34. Over the past decade, Paraca's Gross Margin % has ranged from 23.09 to 31.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Paraca ranks #578 out of 1008 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 57.3%.
Is Paraca's Gross Margin % too high?
Paraca's current Gross Margin % of 26.99% is near median its 10-year median of 29.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 23.09 to a high of 31.56. The Business Services industry median Gross Margin % is 34.52. Paraca's value of 26.99% is 21.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Paraca ranks #578 out of 1008 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Paraca has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Paraca's Gross Margin % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Paraca ranks #578 out of 1008 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Paraca in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 34.52. Paraca's value of 26.99% is 21.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Paraca's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 23.09 to 31.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 29.34 vs. the industry median of 34.52, Paraca 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 34.52, based on 1,008 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. Paraca's current Gross Margin % of 26.99% is 21.8% 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 Paraca and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 34.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Paraca's current Gross Margin % is 26.99%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 29.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Paraca stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Paraca (TSE:4809) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,282.03, compared to a current price of 円2,086.00 — trading 8.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 26.99%, which is near median its 10-year median of 29.34 and 21.8% below the Business Services industry median of 34.52. Paraca's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 3 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 Paraca (TSE:4809), the current Gross Margin % is 26.99% 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 Paraca (TSE:4809) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Paraca stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円2,086.00 is trading 8.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,282.03.
GuruFocus considers Paraca to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4809:
Gross Margin %: 26.99% (near median its 10-year median of 29.34)
GF Value™: 円2,282.03 vs. price of 円2,086.00 (8.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 21.8% below the Business Services median (#578 of 1008)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4809 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Paraca Inc is engaged in the parking management and operation of the parking lot. It also provides rental parking lots and consulting management services. The company also carries out solar power generation business. The firm operates approximately four solar power plants.
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