Human Creation HoldingsTSE:7361 +0.78%87 Gross Margin % is 26.31% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 29.01. GuruFocus rates TSE:7361 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,571.87 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,005 Business Services companies, Human Creation Holdings ranks worse than 58.71% on this metric.
TSE:7361's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 58.71% of 1005
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 34.46
vs TSE:7361: 29.06
Human Creation Holdings had a gross margin of 26.31% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Human Creation Holdings was 2.30% per year.
Human Creation Holdings (TSE:7361) 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
Human Creation Holdings had a gross margin of 26.31% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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.
Human Creation Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
Human Creation Holdings 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.
TSE:7361 vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Human Creation Holdings'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.
Human Creation Holdings Gross Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Human Creation Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Human Creation Holdings'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.
Human Creation Holdings (TSE:7361) has a Gross Margin % of 26.31% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Human Creation Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 29.01. Over the past decade, Human Creation Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 26.15 to 30.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Human Creation Holdings ranks #590 out of 1005 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 58.7%.
Is Human Creation Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Human Creation Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 26.31% is near median its 10-year median of 29.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 26.15 to a high of 30.55. The Business Services industry median Gross Margin % is 34.46. Human Creation Holdings' value of 26.31% is 23.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Human Creation Holdings ranks #590 out of 1005 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Human Creation Holdings has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Human Creation Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Human Creation Holdings ranks #590 out of 1005 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Human Creation Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 34.46. Human Creation Holdings' value of 26.31% is 23.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Human Creation Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 26.15 to 30.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 29.01 vs. the industry median of 34.46, Human Creation Holdings 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 Business Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Business Services companies is 34.46, based on 1,005 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. Human Creation Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 26.31% is 23.7% 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 Human Creation Holdings and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 34.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Human Creation Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 26.31%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 29.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Human Creation Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Human Creation Holdings (TSE:7361) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,571.87, compared to a current price of 円1,169.00 — trading 25.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 26.31%, which is near median its 10-year median of 29.01 and 23.7% below the Business Services industry median of 34.46. Human Creation Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 Human Creation Holdings (TSE:7361), the current Gross Margin % is 26.31% 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 Human Creation Holdings (TSE:7361) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Human Creation Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円1,169.00 is trading 25.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,571.87.
GuruFocus considers Human Creation Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7361:
Gross Margin %: 26.31% (near median its 10-year median of 29.01)
GF Value™: 円1,571.87 vs. price of 円1,169.00 (25.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 23.7% below the Business Services median (#590 of 1005)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7361 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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