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HouseiTSE:5035 +0.85%58 Gross Margin % is 34.25% as of Dec. 2025, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 29.11. GuruFocus rates TSE:5035 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of 円531.59 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,690 Software companies, Housei ranks worse than 60.82% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Housei's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 円438 Mil. Housei's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 円1,278 Mil. Therefore, Housei's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 34.25%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Housei's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:5035'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 26.53 Med: 29.11 Max: 32.39
Current: 32.39
During the past 6 years, the highestGross Margin % of Housei was 32.39%. The lowest was 26.53%. And the median was 29.11%.
TSE:5035's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 60.82% of 2690
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 40.755
vs TSE:5035: 32.39
Housei had a gross margin of 34.25% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Housei was 1.50% per year.
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
Housei had a gross margin of 34.25% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Housei Gross Margin % Related Terms
Housei Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Housei'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:5035 vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Housei'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.
Housei Gross Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Housei's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Housei'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.
Housei (TSE:5035) has a Gross Margin % of 34.25% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Housei and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 29.11. Over the past decade, Housei's Gross Margin % has ranged from 26.53 to 32.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Housei ranks #1636 out of 2690 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 60.8%.
Is Housei's Gross Margin % too high?
Housei's current Gross Margin % of 34.25% is 18% above median its 10-year median of 29.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 26.53 to a high of 32.39. The Software industry median Gross Margin % is 40.76. Housei's value of 34.25% is 16% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Housei ranks #1636 out of 2690 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Housei has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Housei's Gross Margin % compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Housei ranks #1636 out of 2690 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Housei in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.76. Housei's value of 34.25% is 16% below this benchmark. Historically, Housei's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 26.53 to 32.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 29.11 vs. the industry median of 40.76, Housei 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 40.76, based on 2,690 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. Housei's current Gross Margin % of 34.25% is 16% 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 Housei and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Gross Margin % is 40.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Housei's current Gross Margin % is 34.25%, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 29.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Housei stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Housei (TSE:5035) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円531.59, compared to a current price of 円358.00 — trading 32.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 34.25%, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 29.11 and 16% below the Software industry median of 40.76. Housei's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 5 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 Housei (TSE:5035), the current Gross Margin % is 34.25% 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.
Is Housei (TSE:5035) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Housei stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円358.00 is trading 32.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円531.59.
GuruFocus considers Housei to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:5035:
Gross Margin %: 34.25% (18% above median its 10-year median of 29.11)
GF Value™: 円531.59 vs. price of 円358.00 (32.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 16% below the Software median (#1636 of 2690)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5035 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Housei Inc predominantly operates in the information technology sector. The company is engaged in various business activities such as the development, operation, and maintenance of information systems for the media, manufacturing, and finance industries, the provision of in-house developed information systems, software and cloud services (Product Promotion Business), and the sale of Japanese products to Chinese consumers and the provision of cloud services for this purpose (Crossborder E-commerce Business). In addition, the company also provides IT services and IP brokerage in the entertainment industry. Its reportable segments are the Information Systems Business, which derives maximum revenue, and the Cross-border E-commerce business.
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