Access CoTSE:4813 -1.73%56 Gross Margin % is 51.05% as of Jan. 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 42.39. GuruFocus rates TSE:4813 with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,149.45 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,681 Software companies, Access Co ranks better than 52.03% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Access Co's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Jan. 2026 was 円5,187 Mil. Access Co's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Jan. 2026 was 円10,161 Mil. Therefore, Access Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 51.05%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Access Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4813'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.92 Med: 42.39 Max: 53.39
Current: 42.25
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Access Co was 53.39%. The lowest was 9.92%. And the median was 42.39%.
TSE:4813's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 52.03% of 2681
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 40.41
vs TSE:4813: 42.25
Access Co had a gross margin of 51.05% for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Access Co was 32.60% per year.
Access Co (TSE:4813) 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
Access Co had a gross margin of 51.05% for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 => 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.
Access Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Access Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Access 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:4813 vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Access 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.
Access Co Gross Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Access Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Access 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.
Access Co (TSE:4813) has a Gross Margin % of 51.05% as of Jan. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Access Co and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 42.39. Over the past decade, Access Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 9.92 to 53.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Access Co ranks #1286 out of 2681 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 48%.
Is Access Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Access Co's current Gross Margin % of 51.05% is 20% above median its 10-year median of 42.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.92 to a high of 53.39. The Software industry median Gross Margin % is 40.41. Access Co's value of 51.05% is 26.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Access Co ranks #1286 out of 2681 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Access Co has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Access Co's Gross Margin % compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Access Co ranks #1286 out of 2681 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Access Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.41. Access Co's value of 51.05% is 26.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Access Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 9.92 to 53.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 42.39 vs. the industry median of 40.41, Access 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 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. Access Co's current Gross Margin % of 51.05% is 26.3% 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 Access Co 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. Access Co's current Gross Margin % is 51.05%, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 42.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Access Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Access Co (TSE:4813) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,149.45, compared to a current price of 円340.00 — trading 70.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 51.05%, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 42.39 and 26.3% above the Software industry median of 40.41. Access Co's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Access Co (TSE:4813), the current Gross Margin % is 51.05% as of Jan. 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 Access Co (TSE:4813) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Access Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円340.00 is trading 70.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,149.45.
GuruFocus considers Access Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4813:
Gross Margin %: 51.05% (20% above median its 10-year median of 42.39)
GF Value™: 円1,149.45 vs. price of 円340.00 (70.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 26.3% above the Software median (#1286 of 2681)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4813 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Access Co Ltd is a Japan-based company. It is a provider of software technologies to the mobile and beyond-personal computer markets. The company provides products that are browser solutions, solutions for internet appliances, digital publishing solutions, smartphone solutions, cloud solutions, and network solutions. The company offers its services to Europe, Asia, and North America market regions.
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