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
Frontier Management had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Frontier Management Gross Margin % Related Terms
Frontier Management Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Frontier Management'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:7038 vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Frontier Management'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.
Frontier Management Gross Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Frontier Management's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Frontier Management'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.
Frontier Management (TSE:7038) has a Gross Margin % of 0.00% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Frontier Management and its competitors. Over the past decade, Frontier Management's Gross Margin % has ranged from 37.18 to 62.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Frontier Management ranks #458 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 45.5%.
Is Frontier Management's Gross Margin % too high?
Frontier Management's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 37.18 to a high of 62.37. Based on the distribution chart, Frontier Management ranks #458 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Frontier Management has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Frontier Management's Gross Margin % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Frontier Management ranks #458 out of 1007 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Frontier Management in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 34.50. Historically, Frontier Management's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 37.18 to 62.37 over the past decade. 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 34.50, based on 1,007 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. 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 Frontier Management and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 34.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Frontier Management's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Frontier Management stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frontier Management (TSE:7038) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,768.51, compared to a current price of 円547.00 — trading 69.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Frontier Management's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 7 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 Frontier Management (TSE:7038), the current Gross Margin % is 0.00% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Frontier Management (TSE:7038) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frontier Management stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円547.00 is trading 69.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,768.51.
GuruFocus considers Frontier Management to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7038:
Gross Margin %: 0.00%
GF Value™: 円1,768.51 vs. price of 円547.00 (69.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7038 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Frontier Management Inc is engaged in the consulting and investment business. The company has two reportable segments: Consulting and Advisory Business and Investment Business. The Consulting and Advisory segment provides management consulting, M&A advisory, and revitalization support services. The Investment segment involves the dispatch of management personnel to enhance the long-term, sustainable corporate value of investees. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Consulting and Advisory Business segment.
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