Shikigaku CoTSE:7049 +2.56%70 Gross Margin % is 58.67% as of Feb. 2026, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 75.80. GuruFocus rates TSE:7049 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of 円800.14 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,007 Business Services companies, Shikigaku Co ranks better than 81.13% on this metric.
Shikigaku Co Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -2.1%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shikigaku Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:7049'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 66.88 Med: 75.8 Max: 89.03
Current: 66.88
During the past 10 years, the highestGross Margin % of Shikigaku Co was 89.03%. The lowest was 66.88%. And the median was 75.80%.
TSE:7049's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 81.13% of 1007
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 34.5
vs TSE:7049: 66.88
Shikigaku Co had a gross margin of 58.67% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Shikigaku Co was -2.10% per year.
Shikigaku Co (TSE:7049) 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
Shikigaku Co had a gross margin of 58.67% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 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.
Shikigaku Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Shikigaku Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shikigaku 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:7049 vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Shikigaku 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.
Shikigaku Co Gross Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Shikigaku Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shikigaku 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.
Shikigaku Co (TSE:7049) has a Gross Margin % of 58.67% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Shikigaku Co and its competitors. This is 23% below median its historical median of 75.80. Over the past decade, Shikigaku Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 66.88 to 89.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Shikigaku Co ranks #190 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 18.9%.
Is Shikigaku Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Shikigaku Co's current Gross Margin % of 58.67% is 23% below median its 10-year median of 75.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 66.88 to a high of 89.03. The Business Services industry median Gross Margin % is 34.50. Shikigaku Co's value of 58.67% is 70.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shikigaku Co ranks #190 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Shikigaku Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shikigaku Co's Gross Margin % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Shikigaku Co ranks #190 out of 1007 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Shikigaku Co in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 34.50. Shikigaku Co's value of 58.67% is 70.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Shikigaku Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 66.88 to 89.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 75.80 vs. the industry median of 34.50, Shikigaku 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 34.50, 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. Shikigaku Co's current Gross Margin % of 58.67% is 70.1% 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 Shikigaku Co 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. Shikigaku Co's current Gross Margin % is 58.67%, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 75.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shikigaku Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shikigaku Co (TSE:7049) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円800.14, compared to a current price of 円881.00 — trading 10.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 58.67%, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 75.80 and 70.1% above the Business Services industry median of 34.50. Shikigaku Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 2 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 Shikigaku Co (TSE:7049), the current Gross Margin % is 58.67% 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 Shikigaku Co (TSE:7049) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shikigaku Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円881.00 is trading 10.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円800.14.
GuruFocus considers Shikigaku Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7049:
Gross Margin %: 58.67% (23% below median its 10-year median of 75.80)
GF Value™: 円800.14 vs. price of 円881.00 (10.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 70.1% above the Business Services median (#190 of 1007)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7049 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shikigaku Co Ltd is engaged in a diverse range of businesses, operating through four reportable segments: Organizational Consulting Business, Sports Entertainment Business, VC Fund Business, and Hands-on Support Fund Project. The Organizational Consulting segment offers management consulting services using a proprietary knowledge platform to support organizational improvement. The Sports Entertainment segment manages the professional basketball team Fukushima Firebonds and handles sales of merchandise and tickets for B.LEAGUE matches. The VC Fund segment is involved in the management of venture capital funds, supporting early-stage company growth. The Hands-on Support Fund segment provides operational support to portfolio companies through hands-on fund management.
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