LinkersTSE:5131 -0.71%67 Gross Margin % is 61.23% as of Jan. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 67.32. GuruFocus rates TSE:5131 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of 円170.25 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,007 Business Services companies, Linkers ranks better than 79.25% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Linkers's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Jan. 2026 was 円395 Mil. Linkers's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Jan. 2026 was 円644 Mil. Therefore, Linkers's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 61.23%.
Warning Sign:
Linkers Corp gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -3.5%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Linkers's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:5131'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 63.79 Med: 67.32 Max: 78.41
Current: 63.79
During the past 6 years, the highestGross Margin % of Linkers was 78.41%. The lowest was 63.79%. And the median was 67.32%.
TSE:5131's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 79.25% of 1007
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 34.5
vs TSE:5131: 63.79
Linkers had a gross margin of 61.23% for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Linkers was -3.50% per year.
Linkers (TSE:5131) 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
Linkers had a gross margin of 61.23% 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.
Linkers Gross Margin % Related Terms
Linkers Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Linkers'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:5131 vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Linkers'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.
Linkers Gross Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Linkers's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Linkers'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.
Linkers (TSE:5131) has a Gross Margin % of 61.23% as of Jan. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Linkers and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 67.32. Over the past decade, Linkers' Gross Margin % has ranged from 63.79 to 78.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Linkers ranks #209 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 20.8%.
Is Linkers' Gross Margin % too high?
Linkers' current Gross Margin % of 61.23% is near median its 10-year median of 67.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 63.79 to a high of 78.41. The Business Services industry median Gross Margin % is 34.50. Linkers' value of 61.23% is 77.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Linkers ranks #209 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Linkers has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Linkers' Gross Margin % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Linkers ranks #209 out of 1007 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Linkers in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 34.50. Linkers' value of 61.23% is 77.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Linkers' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 63.79 to 78.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 67.32 vs. the industry median of 34.50, Linkers 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 34.50, 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. Linkers's current Gross Margin % of 61.23% is 77.5% 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 Linkers 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. Linkers's current Gross Margin % is 61.23%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 67.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Linkers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Linkers (TSE:5131) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円170.25, compared to a current price of 円140.00 — trading 17.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 61.23%, which is near median its 10-year median of 67.32 and 77.5% above the Business Services industry median of 34.50. Linkers' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 2 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 Linkers (TSE:5131), the current Gross Margin % is 61.23% 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 Linkers (TSE:5131) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Linkers stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円140.00 is trading 17.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円170.25.
GuruFocus considers Linkers to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:5131:
Gross Margin %: 61.23% (near median its 10-year median of 67.32)
GF Value™: 円170.25 vs. price of 円140.00 (17.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 77.5% above the Business Services median (#209 of 1007)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5131 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Linkers Corp is engaged in providing business matchmaking services and research consulting services, especially in the manufacturing sector. The various services offered by the group include Linkers Research, which investigates technology needs and seeds at the research stage and identifies the technical themes and challenges that companies should address; Linkers Sourcing, which provides technology exploration services that handle needs-based matching at the development stage; Linkers Marketing, which introduces clients technology, products, and services to corporate network and provide interview opportunities with interested companies; and Linkers for BANK, a SaaS-based business matching system that helps institutions improve their business matching operations; among others.
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