Sanki Service (TSE:6044) Gross Margin %: 18.52% (As of Feb. 2026) — 16% Below Median

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TSE:6044 Sanki Service Corp TSE:6044
88 GF Score
Price 円1,949.00
GF Value 円1,677.82
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Sanki Service Gross Margin %?

Sanki Service TSE:6044 +0.98% 88 Gross Margin % is 18.52% as of Feb. 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 21.92. GuruFocus rates TSE:6044 with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,677.82 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,003 Business Services companies, Sanki Service ranks worse than 74.18% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Sanki Service's Gross Profit for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円1,111 Mil. Sanki Service's Revenue for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円6,002 Mil. Therefore, Sanki Service's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 18.52%.


The historical rank and industry rank for Sanki Service's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:6044' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 20.89   Med: 21.92   Max: 22.97
Current: 20.89


During the past 13 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Sanki Service was 22.97%. The lowest was 20.89%. And the median was 21.92%.

TSE:6044's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than
74.18% of 1003 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 34.14 vs TSE:6044: 20.89

Sanki Service had a gross margin of 18.52% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Sanki Service was -0.90% per year.


Sanki Service  (TSE:6044) 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

Sanki Service had a gross margin of 18.52% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => No sustainable 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.


Sanki Service Gross Margin % Related Terms


Sanki Service Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sanki Service'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.

Sanki Service Gross Margin % Chart

Sanki Service Annual Data
Trend May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25 May26
Gross Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 21.19 22.97 21.29 22.75 20.89

Sanki Service Quarterly Data
Feb21 May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Nov24 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
Gross Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 19.21 21.38 18.52 24.27

TSE:6044 vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Sanki Service'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.


Sanki Service Gross Margin % vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Sanki Service's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sanki Service's Gross Margin % falls into.


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Sanki Service Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue.

Sanki Service's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: May. 2026 )=Gross Profit (A: May. 2026 ) / Revenue (A: May. 2026 )
=5066.9 / 24253.454
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(24253.454 - 19186.527) / 24253.454
=20.89 %

Sanki Service's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Feb. 2026 )=Gross Profit (Q: Feb. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=1111.4 / 6001.919
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(6001.919 - 4890.493) / 6001.919
=18.52 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Gross Margin % →
What does a Gross Margin % of 18.52% mean?
Sanki Service (TSE:6044) has a Gross Margin % of 18.52% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Sanki Service and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 21.92. Over the past decade, Sanki Service's Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.89 to 22.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Sanki Service ranks #744 out of 1003 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 74.2%.
Is Sanki Service's Gross Margin % too high?
Sanki Service's current Gross Margin % of 18.52% is 16% below median its 10-year median of 21.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.89 to a high of 22.97. The Business Services industry median Gross Margin % is 34.14. Sanki Service's value of 18.52% is 45.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sanki Service ranks #744 out of 1003 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sanki Service has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sanki Service's Gross Margin % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Sanki Service ranks #744 out of 1003 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Sanki Service in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 34.14. Sanki Service's value of 18.52% is 45.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Sanki Service's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.89 to 22.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.92 vs. the industry median of 34.14, Sanki Service 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 34.14, based on 1,003 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. Sanki Service's current Gross Margin % of 18.52% is 45.8% 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 Sanki Service and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 34.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sanki Service's current Gross Margin % is 18.52%, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 21.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sanki Service stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanki Service (TSE:6044) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,677.82, compared to a current price of 円1,949.00 — trading 16.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 18.52%, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 21.92 and 45.8% below the Business Services industry median of 34.14. Sanki Service's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 Sanki Service (TSE:6044), the current Gross Margin % is 18.52% as of Feb. 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 Sanki Service (TSE:6044) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanki Service stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,949.00 is trading 16.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,677.82. GuruFocus considers Sanki Service to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6044:

  • Gross Margin %: 18.52% (16% below median its 10-year median of 21.92)
  • GF Value™: 円1,677.82 vs. price of 円1,949.00 (16.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 45.8% below the Business Services median (#744 of 1003)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6044 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sanki Service Business Description

Address 576-1 Abo-ko, Hyogo Prefecture, Himeji, JPN, 670-0944
Sanki Service Corp is engaged in the maintenance and construction-related product service businesses. The group has two reportable segments: Maintenance Business and Construction-Related Product Service Business. The Maintenance segment provides services such as facility maintenance, air conditioning, kitchen and electrical equipment servicing, and water supply systems. The Construction-Related segment is involved in the manufacture, sale, and installation of metal doors, shutters, and sashes for various buildings. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Maintenance Business.
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