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Global Kids CoTSE:6189 +0.30%52 Gross Margin % is 10.58% as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 12.35. GuruFocus rates TSE:6189 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of 円791.29 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,008 Business Services companies, Global Kids Co ranks worse than 90.97% on this metric.
Global Kids Co Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -5.1%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Global Kids Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:6189'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.29 Med: 12.35 Max: 16.08
Current: 10.82
During the past 10 years, the highestGross Margin % of Global Kids Co was 16.08%. The lowest was 8.29%. And the median was 12.35%.
TSE:6189's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 90.97% of 1008
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 34.575
vs TSE:6189: 10.82
Global Kids Co had a gross margin of 10.58% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Global Kids Co was -5.10% per year.
Global Kids Co (TSE:6189) 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
Global Kids Co had a gross margin of 10.58% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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.
Global Kids Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Global Kids Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Global Kids 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.
TSE:6189 vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Global Kids 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.
Global Kids Co Gross Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Global Kids Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Global Kids Co'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.
Global Kids Co (TSE:6189) has a Gross Margin % of 10.58% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Global Kids Co and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 12.35. Over the past decade, Global Kids Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 8.29 to 16.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Global Kids Co ranks #917 out of 1008 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 91%.
Is Global Kids Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Global Kids Co's current Gross Margin % of 10.58% is 14% below median its 10-year median of 12.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.29 to a high of 16.08. The Business Services industry median Gross Margin % is 34.58. Global Kids Co's value of 10.58% is 69.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Global Kids Co ranks #917 out of 1008 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Global Kids Co has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Global Kids Co's Gross Margin % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Global Kids Co ranks #917 out of 1008 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Global Kids Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 34.58. Global Kids Co's value of 10.58% is 69.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Global Kids Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 8.29 to 16.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.35 vs. the industry median of 34.58, Global Kids 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 34.58, based on 1,008 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. Global Kids Co's current Gross Margin % of 10.58% is 69.4% 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 Global Kids Co and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 34.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Global Kids Co's current Gross Margin % is 10.58%, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 12.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Global Kids Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Kids Co (TSE:6189) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円791.29, compared to a current price of 円998.00 — trading 26.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 10.58%, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 12.35 and 69.4% below the Business Services industry median of 34.58. Global Kids Co's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 8 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 Global Kids Co (TSE:6189), the current Gross Margin % is 10.58% 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 Global Kids Co (TSE:6189) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Kids Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円998.00 is trading 26.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円791.29.
GuruFocus considers Global Kids Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:6189:
Gross Margin %: 10.58% (14% below median its 10-year median of 12.35)
GF Value™: 円791.29 vs. price of 円998.00 (26.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 69.4% below the Business Services median (#917 of 1008)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6189 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Global Kids Co Ltd provides child care support services in Japan. It operates licensed nurseries and non-licensed nurseries, and after-school clubs and children's centers.
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