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Anshin Guarantor Service Co (TSE:7183) 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
Anshin Guarantor Service Co had a gross margin of -1.13% 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.
Anshin Guarantor Service Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Anshin Guarantor Service Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
For the Credit Services subindustry, Anshin Guarantor Service 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.
Anshin Guarantor Service Co Gross Margin % vs Credit Services Industry
For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, Anshin Guarantor Service Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Anshin Guarantor Service 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.
Anshin Guarantor Service Co (TSE:7183) has a Gross Margin % of -1.13% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Anshin Guarantor Service Co and its competitors. Over the past decade, Anshin Guarantor Service Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 0.14 to 17.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Anshin Guarantor Service Co ranks #357 out of 392 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 91.1%.
Is Anshin Guarantor Service Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Anshin Guarantor Service Co's current Gross Margin % is -1.13%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.14 to a high of 17.04. Based on the distribution chart, Anshin Guarantor Service Co ranks #357 out of 392 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Anshin Guarantor Service Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Anshin Guarantor Service Co's Gross Margin % compare to V and MA?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, Anshin Guarantor Service Co ranks #357 out of 392 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Anshin Guarantor Service Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 51.50. Historically, Anshin Guarantor Service Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 0.14 to 17.04 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 Credit Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Credit Services companies is 51.50, based on 392 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 Anshin Guarantor Service Co and its competitors. For the Credit Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 51.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Anshin Guarantor Service Co's current Gross Margin % is -1.13%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Anshin Guarantor Service Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Anshin Guarantor Service Co (TSE:7183) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円228.42, compared to a current price of 円254.00 — trading 11.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is -1.13%. Anshin Guarantor Service Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 9 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 Anshin Guarantor Service Co (TSE:7183), the current Gross Margin % is -1.13% 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 Anshin Guarantor Service Co (TSE:7183) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Anshin Guarantor Service Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円254.00 is trading 11.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円228.42.
GuruFocus considers Anshin Guarantor Service Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7183:
Gross Margin %: -1.13%
GF Value™: 円228.42 vs. price of 円254.00 (11.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7183 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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