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MSnsulting CoTSE:6555 -1.18%76 Gross Margin % is 35.79% as of Feb. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 39.51. GuruFocus rates TSE:6555 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of 円542.48 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,685 Software companies, MSnsulting Co ranks worse than 58.88% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for MSnsulting Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:6555'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 17.04 Med: 39.51 Max: 44.08
Current: 33.53
During the past 10 years, the highestGross Margin % of MSnsulting Co was 44.08%. The lowest was 17.04%. And the median was 39.51%.
TSE:6555's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 58.88% of 2685
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 40.46
vs TSE:6555: 33.53
MSnsulting Co had a gross margin of 35.79% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for MSnsulting Co was 6.50% per year.
MSnsulting Co (TSE:6555) 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
MSnsulting Co had a gross margin of 35.79% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 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.
MSnsulting Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
MSnsulting Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MSnsulting 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:6555 vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, MSnsulting 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.
MSnsulting Co Gross Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, MSnsulting Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MSnsulting 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.
MSnsulting Co (TSE:6555) has a Gross Margin % of 35.79% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on MSnsulting Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 39.51. Over the past decade, MSnsulting Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.04 to 44.08. According to the industry distribution chart, MSnsulting Co ranks #1581 out of 2685 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 58.9%.
Is MSnsulting Co's Gross Margin % too high?
MSnsulting Co's current Gross Margin % of 35.79% is near median its 10-year median of 39.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.04 to a high of 44.08. The Software industry median Gross Margin % is 40.46. MSnsulting Co's value of 35.79% is 11.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MSnsulting Co ranks #1581 out of 2685 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, MSnsulting Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MSnsulting Co's Gross Margin % compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, MSnsulting Co ranks #1581 out of 2685 companies for Gross Margin %. This places MSnsulting Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.46. MSnsulting Co's value of 35.79% is 11.5% below this benchmark. Historically, MSnsulting Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.04 to 44.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 39.51 vs. the industry median of 40.46, MSnsulting 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 Software company?
The median Gross Margin % among Software companies is 40.46, based on 2,685 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. MSnsulting Co's current Gross Margin % of 35.79% is 11.5% 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 MSnsulting Co and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Gross Margin % is 40.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MSnsulting Co's current Gross Margin % is 35.79%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 39.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MSnsulting Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MSnsulting Co (TSE:6555) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円542.48, compared to a current price of 円420.00 — trading 22.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 35.79%, which is near median its 10-year median of 39.51 and 11.5% below the Software industry median of 40.46. MSnsulting Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 5 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 MSnsulting Co (TSE:6555), the current Gross Margin % is 35.79% 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 MSnsulting Co (TSE:6555) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MSnsulting Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円420.00 is trading 22.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円542.48.
GuruFocus considers MSnsulting Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:6555:
Gross Margin %: 35.79% (near median its 10-year median of 39.51)
GF Value™: 円542.48 vs. price of 円420.00 (22.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 11.5% below the Software median (#1581 of 2685)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6555 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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