Def ConsultingTSE:4833 +54.05%37 Gross Margin % is 13.66% as of Mar. 2026, which is 55% below its 10-year median of 30.67. GuruFocus rates TSE:4833 with a GF Score™ of 37/100 and a GF Value™ of 円68.74 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,007 Business Services companies, Def Consulting ranks worse than 96.23% on this metric.
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
Def Consulting had a gross margin of 13.66% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
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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.
Def Consulting Gross Margin % Related Terms
Def Consulting Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Def Consulting's Gross Margin % can be seen below:
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TSE:4833 vs VRSK, EFX, BAH: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Consulting Services subindustry, Def Consulting'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.
Def Consulting Gross Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Def Consulting's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Def Consulting'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.
Def Consulting (TSE:4833) has a Gross Margin % of 13.66% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Def Consulting and its competitors. This is 55% below median its historical median of 30.67. Over the past decade, Def Consulting's Gross Margin % has ranged from 4.79 to 45.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Def Consulting ranks #969 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 96.2%.
Is Def Consulting's Gross Margin % too high?
Def Consulting's current Gross Margin % of 13.66% is 55% below median its 10-year median of 30.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.79 to a high of 45.15. The Business Services industry median Gross Margin % is 34.50. Def Consulting's value of 13.66% is 60.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Def Consulting ranks #969 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Def Consulting has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Def Consulting's Gross Margin % compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Def Consulting ranks #969 out of 1007 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Def Consulting in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 34.50. Def Consulting's value of 13.66% is 60.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Def Consulting's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 4.79 to 45.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 30.67 vs. the industry median of 34.50, Def Consulting 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 34.50, based on 1,007 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. Def Consulting's current Gross Margin % of 13.66% is 60.4% 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 Def Consulting and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 34.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Def Consulting's current Gross Margin % is 13.66%, which is 55% below median its own 10-year median of 30.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Def Consulting stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Def Consulting (TSE:4833) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円68.74, compared to a current price of 円57.00 — trading 17.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 13.66%, which is 55% below median its 10-year median of 30.67 and 60.4% below the Business Services industry median of 34.50. Def Consulting's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 with 4 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 Def Consulting (TSE:4833), the current Gross Margin % is 13.66% 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 Def Consulting (TSE:4833) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Def Consulting stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円57.00 is trading 17.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円68.74.
GuruFocus considers Def Consulting to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4833:
Gross Margin %: 13.66% (55% below median its 10-year median of 30.67)
GF Value™: 円68.74 vs. price of 円57.00 (17.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 60.4% below the Business Services median (#969 of 1007)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4833 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Def Consulting Inc is a strategic advisory firm specializing in business transformation, digital innovation, and operational efficiency. The company partners with organizations across industries to deliver tailored solutions that drive growth and competitiveness using consultants combined with deep industry knowledge and cutting-edge methodologies to solve complex business challenges.
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