Living PlatformTSE:7091 +0.83%67 Gross Margin % is 9.92% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 10.60. GuruFocus rates TSE:7091 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,407.15 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 630 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Living Platform ranks worse than 95.08% on this metric.
Living Platform Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.5%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Living Platform's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:7091'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.68 Med: 10.6 Max: 13.65
Current: 10.47
During the past 9 years, the highestGross Margin % of Living Platform was 13.65%. The lowest was 8.68%. And the median was 10.60%.
TSE:7091's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 95.08% of 630
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 40.075
vs TSE:7091: 10.47
Living Platform had a gross margin of 9.92% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Living Platform was -1.50% per year.
Living Platform (TSE:7091) 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
Living Platform had a gross margin of 9.92% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
Living Platform Gross Margin % Related Terms
Living Platform Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Living Platform'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:7091 vs HCA, THC, DVA: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Living Platform'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.
Living Platform Gross Margin % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Living Platform's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Living Platform'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.
Living Platform (TSE:7091) has a Gross Margin % of 9.92% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Living Platform and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 10.60. Over the past decade, Living Platform's Gross Margin % has ranged from 8.68 to 13.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Living Platform ranks #599 out of 630 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 95.1%.
Is Living Platform's Gross Margin % too high?
Living Platform's current Gross Margin % of 9.92% is near median its 10-year median of 10.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.68 to a high of 13.65. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Gross Margin % is 40.08. Living Platform's value of 9.92% is 75.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Living Platform ranks #599 out of 630 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Living Platform has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Living Platform's Gross Margin % compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Living Platform ranks #599 out of 630 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Living Platform in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.08. Living Platform's value of 9.92% is 75.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Living Platform's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 8.68 to 13.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.60 vs. the industry median of 40.08, Living Platform 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 40.08, based on 630 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. Living Platform's current Gross Margin % of 9.92% is 75.2% 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 Living Platform and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 40.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Living Platform's current Gross Margin % is 9.92%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 10.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Living Platform stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Living Platform (TSE:7091) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,407.15, compared to a current price of 円1,218.00 — trading 13.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 9.92%, which is near median its 10-year median of 10.60 and 75.2% below the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 40.08. Living Platform's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Living Platform (TSE:7091), the current Gross Margin % is 9.92% as of Mar. 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 Living Platform (TSE:7091) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Living Platform stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円1,218.00 is trading 13.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,407.15.
GuruFocus considers Living Platform to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7091:
Gross Margin %: 9.92% (near median its 10-year median of 10.60)
GF Value™: 円1,407.15 vs. price of 円1,218.00 (13.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 75.2% below the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#599 of 630)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7091 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Living Platform Ltd is engaged in providing nursing care, childcare, and support for people with disabilities. The company's services include paid nursing home care, Elderly housing with service, Visiting care, Regular patrol, ad hoc care nurs, ing care, Home-visit nursing, Home care support, Small multifunctional home care, among others. The Group operates in a single segment, the Life Care Business.
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