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The historical rank and industry rank for Sougou Shouken Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:7850'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 26.14 Med: 27.26 Max: 30.95
Current: 26.99
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Sougou Shouken Co was 30.95%. The lowest was 26.14%. And the median was 27.26%.
TSE:7850's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 63.06% of 1007
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 34.53
vs TSE:7850: 26.99
Sougou Shouken Co had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Sougou Shouken Co was 3.00% per year.
Sougou Shouken Co (TSE:7850) 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
Sougou Shouken Co had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Jan. 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.
Sougou Shouken Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Sougou Shouken Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sougou Shouken 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.
TSE:7850 vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Sougou Shouken 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.
Sougou Shouken Co Gross Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Sougou Shouken Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sougou Shouken 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.
Sougou Shouken Co (TSE:7850) has a Gross Margin % of 0.00% as of Jan. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Sougou Shouken Co and its competitors. Over the past decade, Sougou Shouken Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 26.14 to 30.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Sougou Shouken Co ranks #635 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 63.1%.
Is Sougou Shouken Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Sougou Shouken Co's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 26.14 to a high of 30.95. Based on the distribution chart, Sougou Shouken Co ranks #635 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sougou Shouken Co has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sougou Shouken Co's Gross Margin % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Sougou Shouken Co ranks #635 out of 1007 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Sougou Shouken Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 34.53. Historically, Sougou Shouken Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 26.14 to 30.95 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 Business Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Business Services companies is 34.53, 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. 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 Sougou Shouken Co and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 34.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sougou Shouken Co's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sougou Shouken Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sougou Shouken Co (TSE:7850) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円562.70, compared to a current price of 円882.00 — trading 56.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Sougou Shouken Co's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 2 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 Sougou Shouken Co (TSE:7850), the current Gross Margin % is 0.00% as of Jan. 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 Sougou Shouken Co (TSE:7850) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sougou Shouken Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円882.00 is trading 56.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円562.70.
GuruFocus considers Sougou Shouken Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7850:
Gross Margin %: 0.00%
GF Value™: 円562.70 vs. price of 円882.00 (56.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7850 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sougou Shouken Co Ltd provides commercial printing services in Japan. It is engaged in planning, design, printing, and processing of leaflets, catalogs, posters, DMs, POPs, and publications. Its services include advertising inserts and flyers, POP advertising, Postures, and brochures, among others. It is also involved in printing new year cards and the production of the exhibition, seminar, and various promotional materials for event planning and sales promotion.
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