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LiB Consulting CoTSE:480A -0.21%18 Gross Margin % is 47.98% as of Dec. 2025, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 48.72. GuruFocus rates TSE:480A with a GF Score™ of 18/100. Among 1,008 Business Services companies, LiB Consulting Co ranks better than 68.95% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for LiB Consulting Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:480A'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 45.18 Med: 48.72 Max: 49.11
Current: 49.11
During the past 3 years, the highestGross Margin % of LiB Consulting Co was 49.11%. The lowest was 45.18%. And the median was 48.72%.
TSE:480A's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 68.95% of 1008
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 34.515
vs TSE:480A: 49.11
LiB Consulting Co had a gross margin of 47.98% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for LiB Consulting Co was 0.00% per year.
LiB Consulting Co (TSE:480A) 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
LiB Consulting Co had a gross margin of 47.98% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
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.
LiB Consulting Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
LiB Consulting Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for LiB Consulting 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.
LiB Consulting Co Gross Margin % Chart
LiB Consulting Co Annual Data
Trend
Dec23
Dec24
Dec25
Gross Margin %
45.18
48.72
49.11
LiB Consulting Co Semi-Annual Data
Dec23
Dec24
Jun25
Dec25
Gross Margin %
0.00
0.00
50.37
47.98
TSE:480A vs VRSK, EFX, BAH: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Consulting Services subindustry, LiB Consulting 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.
LiB Consulting Co Gross Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, LiB Consulting Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LiB Consulting 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.
LiB Consulting Co (TSE:480A) has a Gross Margin % of 47.98% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on LiB Consulting Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 48.72. Over the past decade, LiB Consulting Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 45.18 to 49.11. According to the industry distribution chart, LiB Consulting Co ranks #313 out of 1008 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 31.1%.
Is LiB Consulting Co's Gross Margin % too high?
LiB Consulting Co's current Gross Margin % of 47.98% is near median its 10-year median of 48.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 45.18 to a high of 49.11. The Business Services industry median Gross Margin % is 34.52. LiB Consulting Co's value of 47.98% is 39% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LiB Consulting Co ranks #313 out of 1008 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, LiB Consulting Co has a GF Score™ of 18/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LiB Consulting Co's Gross Margin % compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, LiB Consulting Co ranks #313 out of 1008 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts LiB Consulting Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 34.52. LiB Consulting Co's value of 47.98% is 39% above this benchmark. Historically, LiB Consulting Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 45.18 to 49.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 48.72 vs. the industry median of 34.52, LiB Consulting Co has consistently been above 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. LiB Consulting Co's current Gross Margin % of 47.98% is 39% above 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 LiB Consulting Co 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. LiB Consulting Co's current Gross Margin % is 47.98%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 48.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LiB Consulting Co stock overvalued right now?
LiB Consulting Co (TSE:480A) has a current Gross Margin % of 47.98%. The current Gross Margin % is 47.98%, which is near median its 10-year median of 48.72 and 39% above the Business Services industry median of 34.52. LiB Consulting Co's overall GF Score™ is 18/100. 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 LiB Consulting Co (TSE:480A), the current Gross Margin % is 47.98% 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.
LiB Consulting Co Ltd is engaged in Comprehensive management consulting services, along with the design and delivery of executive education and corporate training programs.
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