HIRAGA Co (TSE:7863) Gross Margin %: 20.09% (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


TSE:7863 HIRAGA Co Ltd TSE:7863
79 GF Score
Price 円975.00
GF Value 円1,017.18
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is HIRAGA Co Gross Margin %?

HIRAGA Co TSE:7863 +0.10% 79 Gross Margin % is 20.09% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 20.67. GuruFocus rates TSE:7863 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,017.18 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,006 Business Services companies, HIRAGA Co ranks worse than 78.03% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. HIRAGA Co's Gross Profit for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,018 Mil. HIRAGA Co's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円5,068 Mil. Therefore, HIRAGA Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 20.09%.

Warning Sign:

HIRAGA Co Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -2.1%.


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

TSE:7863' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 18.92   Med: 20.67   Max: 23.53
Current: 19.64


During the past 13 years, the highest Gross Margin % of HIRAGA Co was 23.53%. The lowest was 18.92%. And the median was 20.67%.

TSE:7863's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than
78.03% of 1006 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 34.46 vs TSE:7863: 19.64

HIRAGA Co had a gross margin of 20.09% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for HIRAGA Co was -2.10% per year.


HIRAGA Co  (TSE:7863) 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

HIRAGA Co had a gross margin of 20.09% 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.


HIRAGA Co Gross Margin % Related Terms


HIRAGA Co Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for HIRAGA 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.

HIRAGA Co Gross Margin % Chart

HIRAGA 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 23.53 21.31 20.94 19.71 19.64

HIRAGA 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 21.47 21.13 18.32 19.18 20.09

TSE:7863 vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, HIRAGA 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.


HIRAGA Co Gross Margin % vs Business Services Industry

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

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


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HIRAGA Co Gross Margin % Calculation

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

HIRAGA 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 )
=1957.4 / 9967.19
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(9967.19 - 8009.785) / 9967.19
=19.64 %

HIRAGA 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 )
=1018 / 5068.357
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(5068.357 - 4050.368) / 5068.357
=20.09 %

* 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 20.09% mean?
HIRAGA Co (TSE:7863) has a Gross Margin % of 20.09% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on HIRAGA Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 20.67. Over the past decade, HIRAGA Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.92 to 23.53. According to the industry distribution chart, HIRAGA Co ranks #785 out of 1006 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 78%.
Is HIRAGA Co's Gross Margin % too high?
HIRAGA Co's current Gross Margin % of 20.09% is near median its 10-year median of 20.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.92 to a high of 23.53. The Business Services industry median Gross Margin % is 34.46. HIRAGA Co's value of 20.09% is 41.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HIRAGA Co ranks #785 out of 1006 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, HIRAGA Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HIRAGA Co's Gross Margin % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, HIRAGA Co ranks #785 out of 1006 companies for Gross Margin %. This places HIRAGA Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 34.46. HIRAGA Co's value of 20.09% is 41.7% below this benchmark. Historically, HIRAGA Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.92 to 23.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.67 vs. the industry median of 34.46, HIRAGA Co 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 1,006 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. HIRAGA Co's current Gross Margin % of 20.09% is 41.7% 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 HIRAGA Co 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. HIRAGA Co's current Gross Margin % is 20.09%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 20.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HIRAGA Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HIRAGA Co (TSE:7863) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,017.18, compared to a current price of 円975.00 — trading 4.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 20.09%, which is near median its 10-year median of 20.67 and 41.7% below the Business Services industry median of 34.46. HIRAGA Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 5 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 HIRAGA Co (TSE:7863), the current Gross Margin % is 20.09% 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 HIRAGA Co (TSE:7863) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HIRAGA Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円975.00 is trading 4.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,017.18. GuruFocus considers HIRAGA Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7863:

  • Gross Margin %: 20.09% (near median its 10-year median of 20.67)
  • GF Value™: 円1,017.18 vs. price of 円975.00 (4.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 41.7% below the Business Services median (#785 of 1006)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7863 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


HIRAGA Co Business Description

Address 3-2-5 Toyotama Kita, Tokyo, JPN
HIRAGA Co Ltd provides total printing services. It operates in two segments namely the advertisement promotion segment and the sales promotion and entertainment segment. It also involves in designing and printing flyers, paper bags and wrapping paper.
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