Saftec Co (TSE:7464) Gross Margin %: 45.37% (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


TSE:7464 Saftec Co Ltd TSE:7464
65 GF Score
Price 円1,530.00
GF Value 円1,852.06
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Saftec Co Gross Margin %?

Saftec Co TSE:7464 +0.26% 65 Gross Margin % is 45.37% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 47.26. GuruFocus rates TSE:7464 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,852.06 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,007 Business Services companies, Saftec Co ranks better than 63.46% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Saftec Co's Gross Profit for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円2,284 Mil. Saftec Co's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円5,035 Mil. Therefore, Saftec Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 45.37%.

Warning Sign:

Saftec Co Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -2.2%.


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

TSE:7464' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 44.62   Med: 47.26   Max: 49.76
Current: 44.62


During the past 13 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Saftec Co was 49.76%. The lowest was 44.62%. And the median was 47.26%.

TSE:7464's Gross Margin % is ranked better than
63.46% of 1007 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 34.5 vs TSE:7464: 44.62

Saftec Co had a gross margin of 45.37% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Saftec Co was -2.20% per year.


Saftec Co  (TSE:7464) 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

Saftec Co had a gross margin of 45.37% 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.


Saftec Co Gross Margin % Related Terms


Saftec Co Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Saftec 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.

Saftec Co Gross Margin % Chart

Saftec Co 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 49.76 49.43 47.01 45.43 44.62

Saftec Co 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 47.83 44.87 46.00 43.88 45.37

TSE:7464 vs ALLE, MSA, ADT: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, Saftec 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.


Saftec Co Gross Margin % vs Business Services Industry

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

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


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Saftec Co Gross Margin % Calculation

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

Saftec Co'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 )
=4511.5 / 10111.048
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(10111.048 - 5599.521) / 10111.048
=44.62 %

Saftec 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 )
=2284.2 / 5035.067
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(5035.067 - 2750.864) / 5035.067
=45.37 %

* 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 45.37% mean?
Saftec Co (TSE:7464) has a Gross Margin % of 45.37% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Saftec Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 47.26. Over the past decade, Saftec Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 44.62 to 49.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Saftec Co ranks #368 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 36.5%.
Is Saftec Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Saftec Co's current Gross Margin % of 45.37% is near median its 10-year median of 47.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 44.62 to a high of 49.76. The Business Services industry median Gross Margin % is 34.50. Saftec Co's value of 45.37% is 31.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saftec Co ranks #368 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Saftec Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saftec Co's Gross Margin % compare to ALLE and MSA?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Saftec Co ranks #368 out of 1007 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Saftec Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 34.50. Saftec Co's value of 45.37% is 31.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Saftec Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 44.62 to 49.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 47.26 vs. the industry median of 34.50, Saftec Co 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. Saftec Co's current Gross Margin % of 45.37% is 31.5% 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 Saftec Co 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. Saftec Co's current Gross Margin % is 45.37%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 47.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saftec Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saftec Co (TSE:7464) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,852.06, compared to a current price of 円1,530.00 — trading 17.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 45.37%, which is near median its 10-year median of 47.26 and 31.5% above the Business Services industry median of 34.50. Saftec Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 7 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 Saftec Co (TSE:7464), the current Gross Margin % is 45.37% 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 Saftec Co (TSE:7464) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saftec Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,530.00 is trading 17.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,852.06. GuruFocus considers Saftec Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7464:

  • Gross Margin %: 45.37% (near median its 10-year median of 47.26)
  • GF Value™: 円1,852.06 vs. price of 円1,530.00 (17.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 31.5% above the Business Services median (#368 of 1007)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7464 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Saftec Co Business Description

Address 5-25-14 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo Hongo TH Building, Tokyo, JPN, 113-0033
Saftec Co Ltd is engaged in manufacturing and sales of red warning light supply contract and warning light, contracting and construction of road sign installation work. It also manufactures and sale of various security tools, Road lane marking construction work construction, Lease, repair, and maintenance of various security tools.
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