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Career CoTSE:6198 -1.39%52 Gross Margin % is 21.27% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 22.07. GuruFocus rates TSE:6198 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of 円282.49 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,005 Business Services companies, Career Co ranks worse than 74.03% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Career Co's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円708 Mil. Career Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円3,327 Mil. Therefore, Career Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 21.27%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Career Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:6198'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 20.65 Med: 22.07 Max: 23.88
Current: 21.54
During the past 11 years, the highestGross Margin % of Career Co was 23.88%. The lowest was 20.65%. And the median was 22.07%.
TSE:6198's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 74.03% of 1005
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 34.53
vs TSE:6198: 21.54
Career Co had a gross margin of 21.27% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Career Co was 0.10% per year.
Career Co (TSE:6198) 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
Career Co had a gross margin of 21.27% 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.
Career Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Career Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Career 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:6198 vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Career 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.
Career Co Gross Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Career Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Career 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.
Career Co (TSE:6198) has a Gross Margin % of 21.27% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Career Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 22.07. Over the past decade, Career Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.65 to 23.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Career Co ranks #744 out of 1005 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 74%.
Is Career Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Career Co's current Gross Margin % of 21.27% is near median its 10-year median of 22.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.65 to a high of 23.88. The Business Services industry median Gross Margin % is 34.53. Career Co's value of 21.27% is 38.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Career Co ranks #744 out of 1005 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Career Co has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Career Co's Gross Margin % compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Career Co ranks #744 out of 1005 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Career Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 34.53. Career Co's value of 21.27% is 38.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Career Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.65 to 23.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.07 vs. the industry median of 34.53, Career 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 1,005 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. Career Co's current Gross Margin % of 21.27% is 38.4% 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 Career 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. Career Co's current Gross Margin % is 21.27%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 22.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Career Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Career Co (TSE:6198) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円282.49, compared to a current price of 円213.00 — trading 24.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 21.27%, which is near median its 10-year median of 22.07 and 38.4% below the Business Services industry median of 34.53. Career Co's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Career Co (TSE:6198), the current Gross Margin % is 21.27% 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 Career Co (TSE:6198) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Career Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円213.00 is trading 24.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円282.49.
GuruFocus considers Career Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:6198:
Gross Margin %: 21.27% (near median its 10-year median of 22.07)
GF Value™: 円282.49 vs. price of 円213.00 (24.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 38.4% below the Business Services median (#744 of 1005)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6198 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Career Co Ltd offers human resources services. The company provides employees staffing and dispatch services; and general worker dispatching, outsourcing, job consulting and advertising, and paid employment introduction services. Career also provides outsourcing services. The company provides personnel primarily for nursing care and medical facilities, building maintenance, equipment management, warehouse, and office support industries.
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