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Cookbiz CoTSE:6558 +0.29%77 Gross Margin % is 64.30% as of May. 2026, which is 35% below its 10-year median of 98.20. GuruFocus rates TSE:6558 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of 円772.43 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,005 Business Services companies, Cookbiz Co ranks better than 80.2% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Cookbiz Co's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in May. 2026 was 円909 Mil. Cookbiz Co's Revenue for the
six
months ended in May. 2026 was 円1,414 Mil. Therefore, Cookbiz Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 64.30%.
Warning Sign:
Cookbiz Co Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -10.1%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cookbiz Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:6558'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 62.01 Med: 98.2 Max: 99.1
Current: 64.48
During the past 11 years, the highestGross Margin % of Cookbiz Co was 99.10%. The lowest was 62.01%. And the median was 98.20%.
TSE:6558's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 80.2% of 1005
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 34.53
vs TSE:6558: 64.48
Cookbiz Co had a gross margin of 64.30% for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Cookbiz Co was -10.10% per year.
Cookbiz Co (TSE:6558) 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
Cookbiz Co had a gross margin of 64.30% for the quarter that ended in May. 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.
Cookbiz Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Cookbiz Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cookbiz 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:6558 vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Cookbiz 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.
Cookbiz Co Gross Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Cookbiz Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cookbiz 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.
Cookbiz Co (TSE:6558) has a Gross Margin % of 64.30% as of May. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Cookbiz Co and its competitors. This is 35% below median its historical median of 98.20. Over the past decade, Cookbiz Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 62.01 to 99.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Cookbiz Co ranks #199 out of 1005 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 19.8%.
Is Cookbiz Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Cookbiz Co's current Gross Margin % of 64.30% is 35% below median its 10-year median of 98.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 62.01 to a high of 99.10. The Business Services industry median Gross Margin % is 34.53. Cookbiz Co's value of 64.30% is 86.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cookbiz Co ranks #199 out of 1005 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cookbiz Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cookbiz Co's Gross Margin % compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Cookbiz Co ranks #199 out of 1005 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Cookbiz Co in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 34.53. Cookbiz Co's value of 64.30% is 86.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Cookbiz Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 62.01 to 99.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 98.20 vs. the industry median of 34.53, Cookbiz 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 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. Cookbiz Co's current Gross Margin % of 64.30% is 86.2% 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 Cookbiz 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. Cookbiz Co's current Gross Margin % is 64.30%, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 98.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cookbiz Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cookbiz Co (TSE:6558) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円772.43, compared to a current price of 円697.00 — trading 9.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 64.30%, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 98.20 and 86.2% above the Business Services industry median of 34.53. Cookbiz Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 9 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 Cookbiz Co (TSE:6558), the current Gross Margin % is 64.30% as of May. 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 Cookbiz Co (TSE:6558) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cookbiz Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円697.00 is trading 9.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円772.43.
GuruFocus considers Cookbiz Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:6558:
Gross Margin %: 64.30% (35% below median its 10-year median of 98.20)
GF Value™: 円772.43 vs. price of 円697.00 (9.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 86.2% above the Business Services median (#199 of 1005)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6558 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cookbiz Co Ltd provides human resources services including recruiting and online recruitment advertising services specializing in the food and beverage industry.
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