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The historical rank and industry rank for Alue Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:7043'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 54.78 Med: 58 Max: 63.88
Current: 62.28
During the past 10 years, the highestGross Margin % of Alue Co was 63.88%. The lowest was 54.78%. And the median was 58.00%.
TSE:7043's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 78.77% of 1008
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 34.515
vs TSE:7043: 62.28
Alue Co had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Alue Co was 1.20% per year.
Alue Co (TSE:7043) 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
Alue Co 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.
Alue Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Alue Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Alue 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:7043 vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Alue 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.
Alue Co Gross Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Alue Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alue 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.
Alue Co (TSE:7043) 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 Alue Co and its competitors. Over the past decade, Alue Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 54.78 to 63.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Alue Co ranks #214 out of 1008 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 21.2%.
Is Alue Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Alue Co's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 54.78 to a high of 63.88. Based on the distribution chart, Alue Co ranks #214 out of 1008 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Alue Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alue Co's Gross Margin % compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Alue Co ranks #214 out of 1008 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Alue Co in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 34.52. Historically, Alue Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 54.78 to 63.88 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 34.52, based on 1,008 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 Alue Co and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 34.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alue Co'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 Alue Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alue Co (TSE:7043) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,048.02, compared to a current price of 円921.00 — trading 12.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Alue Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Alue Co (TSE:7043), 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 Alue Co (TSE:7043) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alue Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円921.00 is trading 12.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,048.02.
GuruFocus considers Alue Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7043:
Gross Margin %: 0.00%
GF Value™: 円1,048.02 vs. price of 円921.00 (12.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7043 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alue Co Ltd is a Human resource development company. It is engaged in global human resources development, employee training, and HR consulting services. It offers services in IT, manufacturing, and the financial fields.
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