Capita (TSE:7462) Gross Margin %: 31.00% (As of Mar. 2026) — 13% Above Median


TSE:7462 Capita Inc TSE:7462
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Price 円319.00
GF Value 円115.46
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 11 Warning Signs
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What is Capita Gross Margin %?

Capita TSE:7462 -2.15% 49 Gross Margin % is 31.00% as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 27.44. GuruFocus rates TSE:7462 with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of 円115.46 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 869 Oil & Gas companies, Capita ranks better than 56.04% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Capita's Gross Profit for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円326 Mil. Capita's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,051 Mil. Therefore, Capita's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 31.00%.


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

TSE:7462' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 24.96   Med: 27.44   Max: 31.18
Current: 30.17


During the past 13 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Capita was 31.18%. The lowest was 24.96%. And the median was 27.44%.

TSE:7462's Gross Margin % is ranked better than
56.04% of 869 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 25.7 vs TSE:7462: 30.17

Capita had a gross margin of 31.00% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Capita was -0.40% per year.


Capita  (TSE:7462) 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

Capita had a gross margin of 31.00% 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.


Capita Gross Margin % Related Terms


Capita Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Capita'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.

Capita Gross Margin % Chart

Capita Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Gross Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 27.52 28.00 30.02 26.99 30.17

Capita Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 31.08 24.99 29.81 29.35 31.00

TSE:7462 vs VLO, MPC, PSX: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Capita'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.


Capita Gross Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Capita's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Capita Gross Margin % Calculation

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

Capita'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 )
=635.8 / 2107.195
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(2107.195 - 1471.386) / 2107.195
=30.17 %

Capita'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 )
=325.7 / 1050.647
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(1050.647 - 724.906) / 1050.647
=31.00 %

* 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 31.00% mean?
Capita (TSE:7462) has a Gross Margin % of 31.00% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Capita and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 27.44. Over the past decade, Capita's Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.96 to 31.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Capita ranks #382 out of 869 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 44%.
Is Capita's Gross Margin % too high?
Capita's current Gross Margin % of 31.00% is 13% above median its 10-year median of 27.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 24.96 to a high of 31.18. The Oil & Gas industry median Gross Margin % is 25.70. Capita's value of 31.00% is 20.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Capita ranks #382 out of 869 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Capita has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Capita's Gross Margin % compare to VLO and MPC?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Capita ranks #382 out of 869 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Capita in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.70. Capita's value of 31.00% is 20.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Capita's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.96 to 31.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.44 vs. the industry median of 25.70, Capita 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Gross Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 25.70, based on 869 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. Capita's current Gross Margin % of 31.00% is 20.6% 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 Capita and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Capita's current Gross Margin % is 31.00%, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 27.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Capita stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Capita (TSE:7462) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円115.46, compared to a current price of 円319.00 — trading 176.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 31.00%, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 27.44 and 20.6% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 25.70. Capita's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 11 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 Capita (TSE:7462), the current Gross Margin % is 31.00% 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 Capita (TSE:7462) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Capita stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円319.00 is trading 176.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円115.46. GuruFocus considers Capita to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7462:

  • Gross Margin %: 31.00% (13% above median its 10-year median of 27.44)
  • GF Value™: 円115.46 vs. price of 円319.00 (176.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 11 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 20.6% above the Oil & Gas median (#382 of 869)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7462 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Capita Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 1-11-1 Sugo Dobo, 3rd Floor, Toshima-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 170-0002
Capita Inc. engages in the provision of petroleum products and services. Its operations are carried out through three business segments. The Petroleum segment handles the operation and management of wholesale and direct sales of petroleum products in service stations. The Specialty Shop segment provides the management of the cycle shop under the name of KOGI. The Real Estate segment provides rental facilities for office and shop buildings.
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