Financial Partners Group Co (TSE:7148) Gross Margin %: 41.30% (As of Mar. 2026) — 41% Below Median

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TSE:7148 Financial Partners Group Co Ltd TSE:7148
82 GF Score
Price 円1,566.00
GF Value 円1,678.85
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Financial Partners Group Co Gross Margin %?

Financial Partners Group Co TSE:7148 -0.19% 82 Gross Margin % is 41.30% as of Mar. 2026, which is 41% below its 10-year median of 69.68. GuruFocus rates TSE:7148 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,678.85 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 71 Diversified Financial Services companies, Financial Partners Group Co ranks worse than 60.56% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Financial Partners Group Co's Gross Profit for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円8,503 Mil. Financial Partners Group Co's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円20,589 Mil. Therefore, Financial Partners Group Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 41.30%.

Warning Sign:

Financial Partners Group Co Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -16.4%.


The historical rank and industry rank for Financial Partners Group Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:7148' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 27.78   Med: 69.68   Max: 87.78
Current: 33.47


During the past 13 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Financial Partners Group Co was 87.78%. The lowest was 27.78%. And the median was 69.68%.

TSE:7148's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than
60.56% of 71 companies
in the Diversified Financial Services industry
Industry Median: 45.28 vs TSE:7148: 33.47

Financial Partners Group Co had a gross margin of 41.30% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Financial Partners Group Co was -16.40% per year.


Financial Partners Group Co  (TSE:7148) 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

Financial Partners Group Co had a gross margin of 41.30% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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.


Financial Partners Group Co Gross Margin % Related Terms


Financial Partners Group Co Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Financial Partners Group 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.

Financial Partners Group Co Gross Margin % Chart

Financial Partners Group Co Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Gross Margin %
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Financial Partners Group Co Quarterly Data
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TSE:7148 vs VOYA, FRHC: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Financial Conglomerates subindustry, Financial Partners Group 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.


Financial Partners Group Co Gross Margin % vs Diversified Financial Services Industry

For the Diversified Financial Services industry and Financial Services sector, Financial Partners Group Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Financial Partners Group Co's Gross Margin % falls into.


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Financial Partners Group Co Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue.

Financial Partners Group Co's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Sep. 2025 )=Gross Profit (A: Sep. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Sep. 2025 )
=36046 / 129764
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(129764 - 93718) / 129764
=27.78 %

Financial Partners Group Co's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Gross Profit (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=8503 / 20589
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(20589 - 12086) / 20589
=41.30 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Gross Margin % →
What does a Gross Margin % of 41.30% mean?
Financial Partners Group Co (TSE:7148) has a Gross Margin % of 41.30% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Financial Partners Group Co and its competitors. This is 41% below median its historical median of 69.68. Over the past decade, Financial Partners Group Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 27.78 to 87.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Financial Partners Group Co ranks #43 out of 71 companies in the Diversified Financial Services industry, placing it in the top 60.6%.
Is Financial Partners Group Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Financial Partners Group Co's current Gross Margin % of 41.30% is 41% below median its 10-year median of 69.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 27.78 to a high of 87.78. The Diversified Financial Services industry median Gross Margin % is 45.28. Financial Partners Group Co's value of 41.30% is 8.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Financial Partners Group Co ranks #43 out of 71 companies in the Diversified Financial Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Financial Partners Group Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Financial Partners Group Co's Gross Margin % compare to VOYA and FRHC?
According to the Diversified Financial Services industry distribution chart, Financial Partners Group Co ranks #43 out of 71 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Financial Partners Group Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 45.28. Financial Partners Group Co's value of 41.30% is 8.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Financial Partners Group Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 27.78 to 87.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 69.68 vs. the industry median of 45.28, Financial Partners Group Co 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 Diversified Financial Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Diversified Financial Services companies is 45.28, based on 71 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. Financial Partners Group Co's current Gross Margin % of 41.30% is 8.8% 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 Financial Partners Group Co and its competitors. For the Diversified Financial Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 45.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Financial Partners Group Co's current Gross Margin % is 41.30%, which is 41% below median its own 10-year median of 69.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Financial Partners Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Financial Partners Group Co (TSE:7148) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,678.85, compared to a current price of 円1,566.00 — trading 6.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 41.30%, which is 41% below median its 10-year median of 69.68 and 8.8% below the Diversified Financial Services industry median of 45.28. Financial Partners Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 4 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 Financial Partners Group Co (TSE:7148), the current Gross Margin % is 41.30% 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 Financial Partners Group Co (TSE:7148) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Financial Partners Group Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,566.00 is trading 6.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,678.85. GuruFocus considers Financial Partners Group Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7148:

  • Gross Margin %: 41.30% (41% below median its 10-year median of 69.68)
  • GF Value™: 円1,678.85 vs. price of 円1,566.00 (6.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 8.8% below the Diversified Financial Services median (#43 of 71)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7148 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Financial Partners Group Co Business Description

Address 2-7-2, Marunouchi, JP Tower, 29th Floor, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-7029
Financial Partners Group Co Ltd is a financial services company based in Japan. The company's core business is the tax leasing arrangement business, which provides integrated services covering the structuring, origination, equity placement, and administration of Japanese operating leases for large transport equipment such as marine containers, ships and aircraft. The company is also engaged in the insurance brokerage business, mergers and acquisition advisory business, private banking business, real estate-related business, securities business, asset management business, and the trust business.
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