Careerlink Co (TSE:6070) Gross Margin %: 22.66% (As of Mar. 2026) — 12% Above Median

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TSE:6070 Careerlink Co Ltd TSE:6070
82 GF Score
Price 円2,360.00
GF Value 円2,559.67
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Careerlink Co Gross Margin %?

Careerlink Co TSE:6070 +0.64% 82 Gross Margin % is 22.66% as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 20.28. GuruFocus rates TSE:6070 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,559.67 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,007 Business Services companies, Careerlink Co ranks worse than 72.19% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Careerlink Co's Gross Profit for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円5,212 Mil. Careerlink Co's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円23,003 Mil. Therefore, Careerlink Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 22.66%.


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

TSE:6070' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 17.99   Med: 20.28   Max: 27.43
Current: 22.23


During the past 13 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Careerlink Co was 27.43%. The lowest was 17.99%. And the median was 20.28%.

TSE:6070's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than
72.19% of 1007 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 34.53 vs TSE:6070: 22.23

Careerlink Co had a gross margin of 22.66% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Careerlink Co was 3.30% per year.


Careerlink Co  (TSE:6070) 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

Careerlink Co had a gross margin of 22.66% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.


Careerlink Co Gross Margin % Related Terms


Careerlink Co Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Careerlink 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.

Careerlink Co Gross Margin % Chart

Careerlink Co Annual Data
Trend Feb15 Feb16 Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25
Gross Margin %
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Careerlink Co Semi-Annual Data
Feb16 Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 22.46 19.48 21.14 21.77 22.66

TSE:6070 vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Careerlink 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.


Careerlink Co Gross Margin % vs Business Services Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Careerlink Co's Gross Margin % falls into.


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Careerlink Co Gross Margin % Calculation

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

Careerlink Co's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2025 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Mar. 2025 )=Gross Profit (A: Mar. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Mar. 2025 )
=8199.5 / 40397.672
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(40397.672 - 32198.199) / 40397.672
=20.30 %

Careerlink Co's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Gross Profit (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=5212.2 / 23002.575
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(23002.575 - 17790.368) / 23002.575
=22.66 %

* 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 22.66% mean?
Careerlink Co (TSE:6070) has a Gross Margin % of 22.66% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Careerlink Co and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 20.28. Over the past decade, Careerlink Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.99 to 27.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Careerlink Co ranks #727 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 72.2%.
Is Careerlink Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Careerlink Co's current Gross Margin % of 22.66% is 12% above median its 10-year median of 20.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.99 to a high of 27.43. The Business Services industry median Gross Margin % is 34.53. Careerlink Co's value of 22.66% is 34.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Careerlink Co ranks #727 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Careerlink Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Careerlink Co's Gross Margin % compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Careerlink Co ranks #727 out of 1007 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Careerlink Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 34.53. Careerlink Co's value of 22.66% is 34.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Careerlink Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.99 to 27.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.28 vs. the industry median of 34.53, Careerlink Co 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 34.53, 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. Careerlink Co's current Gross Margin % of 22.66% is 34.4% 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 Careerlink Co and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 34.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Careerlink Co's current Gross Margin % is 22.66%, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 20.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Careerlink Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Careerlink Co (TSE:6070) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,559.67, compared to a current price of 円2,360.00 — trading 7.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 22.66%, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 20.28 and 34.4% below the Business Services industry median of 34.53. Careerlink Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Careerlink Co (TSE:6070), the current Gross Margin % is 22.66% 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 Careerlink Co (TSE:6070) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Careerlink Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円2,360.00 is trading 7.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,559.67. GuruFocus considers Careerlink Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6070:

  • Gross Margin %: 22.66% (12% above median its 10-year median of 20.28)
  • GF Value™: 円2,559.67 vs. price of 円2,360.00 (7.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 34.4% below the Business Services median (#727 of 1007)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6070 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Careerlink Co Business Description

Address 33rd Floor, Shinjuku Mitsui Building, 2-1-1, Nishi Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 163-0433
Careerlink Co Ltd provides human resources services in Japan. The company offers temporary staffing and outsourcing services for manufacturing and distribution companies. It supplies temporary workers for office work; helps companies with recruiting office workers; and performs outsourced tasks and provides other services. Its business comprises of BPO related business, CRM related business, General administrative business and Cleaning business of food processing, manufacturing processing buildings and hotels.
82GF Score

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