CELM (TSE:7367) Gross Margin %: 49.52% (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


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What is CELM Gross Margin %?

CELM TSE:7367 -0.30% 78 Gross Margin % is 49.52% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 51.68. GuruFocus rates TSE:7367 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of 円542.41 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,007 Business Services companies, CELM ranks better than 70.11% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. CELM's Gross Profit for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円2,613 Mil. CELM's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円5,277 Mil. Therefore, CELM's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 49.52%.


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

TSE:7367' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 49.87   Med: 51.68   Max: 53.12
Current: 49.87


During the past 8 years, the highest Gross Margin % of CELM was 53.12%. The lowest was 49.87%. And the median was 51.68%.

TSE:7367's Gross Margin % is ranked better than
70.11% of 1007 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 34.5 vs TSE:7367: 49.87

CELM had a gross margin of 49.52% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for CELM was -0.80% per year.


CELM  (TSE:7367) 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

CELM had a gross margin of 49.52% 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.


CELM Gross Margin % Related Terms


CELM Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CELM'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.

CELM Gross Margin % Chart

CELM Annual Data
Trend Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Gross Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 51.62 51.71 51.36 51.64 49.87

CELM Semi-Annual Data
Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Gross Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 51.37 52.77 50.78 50.23 49.52

TSE:7367 vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, CELM'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.


CELM Gross Margin % vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, CELM's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where CELM's Gross Margin % falls into.


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CELM Gross Margin % Calculation

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

CELM's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Mar. 2026 )=Gross Profit (A: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (A: Mar. 2026 )
=5140.4 / 10308.214
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(10308.214 - 5167.781) / 10308.214
=49.87 %

CELM'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 )
=2613.2 / 5276.992
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(5276.992 - 2663.786) / 5276.992
=49.52 %

* 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 49.52% mean?
CELM (TSE:7367) has a Gross Margin % of 49.52% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on CELM and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 51.68. Over the past decade, CELM's Gross Margin % has ranged from 49.87 to 53.12. According to the industry distribution chart, CELM ranks #301 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 29.9%.
Is CELM's Gross Margin % too high?
CELM's current Gross Margin % of 49.52% is near median its 10-year median of 51.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 49.87 to a high of 53.12. The Business Services industry median Gross Margin % is 34.50. CELM's value of 49.52% is 43.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CELM ranks #301 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, CELM has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CELM's Gross Margin % compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, CELM ranks #301 out of 1007 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts CELM in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 34.50. CELM's value of 49.52% is 43.5% above this benchmark. Historically, CELM's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 49.87 to 53.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 51.68 vs. the industry median of 34.50, CELM 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. CELM's current Gross Margin % of 49.52% is 43.5% 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 CELM 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. CELM's current Gross Margin % is 49.52%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 51.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CELM stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CELM (TSE:7367) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円542.41, compared to a current price of 円329.00 — trading 39.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 49.52%, which is near median its 10-year median of 51.68 and 43.5% above the Business Services industry median of 34.50. CELM's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 CELM (TSE:7367), the current Gross Margin % is 49.52% 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 CELM (TSE:7367) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CELM stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円329.00 is trading 39.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円542.41. GuruFocus considers CELM to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7367:

  • Gross Margin %: 49.52% (near median its 10-year median of 51.68)
  • GF Value™: 円542.41 vs. price of 円329.00 (39.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 43.5% above the Business Services median (#301 of 1007)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7367 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


CELM Business Description

Address 1-19-19 Ebisu, Ebisu Business Tower 7th Floor, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 150-0013
CELM Inc is involved in the human resource development and organizational development business. It provides in-house training, human resource development consulting, organizational development consulting, organization survey, personnel system design, and other services. The company includes two reportable segments: Organization and Human Resources Development Business; and Stakeholder Relations Business.
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