Insource Co (TSE:6200) Gross Margin %: 78.14% (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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TSE:6200 Insource Co Ltd TSE:6200
79 GF Score
Price 円629.00
GF Value 円1,180.06
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Insource Co Gross Margin %?

Insource Co TSE:6200 +1.45% 79 Gross Margin % is 78.14% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 73.73. GuruFocus rates TSE:6200 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,180.06 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 242 Education companies, Insource Co ranks better than 90.08% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Insource Co's Gross Profit for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円2,985 Mil. Insource Co's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円3,820 Mil. Therefore, Insource Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 78.14%.


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

TSE:6200' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 66.6   Med: 73.73   Max: 77.07
Current: 76.74


During the past 11 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Insource Co was 77.07%. The lowest was 66.60%. And the median was 73.73%.

TSE:6200's Gross Margin % is ranked better than
90.08% of 242 companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 48.105 vs TSE:6200: 76.74

Insource Co had a gross margin of 78.14% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Insource Co was 1.20% per year.


Insource Co  (TSE:6200) 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

Insource Co had a gross margin of 78.14% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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.


Insource Co Gross Margin % Related Terms


Insource Co Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Insource 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.

Insource Co Gross Margin % Chart

Insource Co Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Gross Margin %
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Insource Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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TSE:6200 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Insource 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.


Insource Co Gross Margin % vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Insource Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Insource Co Gross Margin % Calculation

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

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

Gross Margin % (A: Sep. 2025 )=Gross Profit (A: Sep. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Sep. 2025 )
=11158.8 / 14510.945
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(14510.945 - 3352.096) / 14510.945
=76.90 %

Insource 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 )
=2984.8 / 3819.765
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(3819.765 - 834.919) / 3819.765
=78.14 %

* 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 78.14% mean?
Insource Co (TSE:6200) has a Gross Margin % of 78.14% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Insource Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 73.73. Over the past decade, Insource Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 66.60 to 77.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Insource Co ranks #24 out of 242 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 9.9%.
Is Insource Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Insource Co's current Gross Margin % of 78.14% is near median its 10-year median of 73.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 66.60 to a high of 77.07. The Education industry median Gross Margin % is 48.11. Insource Co's value of 78.14% is 62.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Insource Co ranks #24 out of 242 companies in the Education industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Insource Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Insource Co's Gross Margin % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Insource Co ranks #24 out of 242 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Insource Co in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 48.11. Insource Co's value of 78.14% is 62.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Insource Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 66.60 to 77.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 73.73 vs. the industry median of 48.11, Insource Co 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 an Education company?
The median Gross Margin % among Education companies is 48.11, based on 242 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. Insource Co's current Gross Margin % of 78.14% is 62.4% 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 Insource Co and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Gross Margin % is 48.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Insource Co's current Gross Margin % is 78.14%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 73.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Insource Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Insource Co (TSE:6200) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,180.06, compared to a current price of 円629.00 — trading 46.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 78.14%, which is near median its 10-year median of 73.73 and 62.4% above the Education industry median of 48.11. Insource Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Insource Co (TSE:6200), the current Gross Margin % is 78.14% 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 Insource Co (TSE:6200) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Insource Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円629.00 is trading 46.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,180.06. GuruFocus considers Insource Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6200:

  • Gross Margin %: 78.14% (near median its 10-year median of 73.73)
  • GF Value™: 円1,180.06 vs. price of 円629.00 (46.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 62.4% above the Education median (#24 of 242)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6200 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Insource Co Business Description

Address 3-20 Kanda Ogawacho, Chiyoda-k, 5th Floor, Dai-2 Ryumeikan Building, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 101-0052
Insource Co Ltd provides corporate training and business-related open courses. Also, it offers HR related system and transition support for employment, as well as production of e-learning and corporate movies. The group consists of a single segment, Education Services. It provides human resource development and organizational consulting services, mainly through four businesses: Instructor-Dispatch Training Services and Open Seminar Services related to training, IT Services related to the IT implementation of human resources departments, and Other Businesses.
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