TakaraTSE:7921 -2.54%86 Gross Margin % is 40.22% as of Nov. 2025, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 41.32. GuruFocus rates TSE:7921 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,117.91 (Fairly Valued). Among 1,004 Business Services companies, Takara ranks better than 61.45% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Takara's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Nov. 2025 was 円2,811 Mil. Takara's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Nov. 2025 was 円6,990 Mil. Therefore, Takara's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 was 40.22%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Takara's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:7921'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 38.14 Med: 41.32 Max: 43.07
Current: 42.77
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Takara was 43.07%. The lowest was 38.14%. And the median was 41.32%.
TSE:7921's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 61.45% of 1004
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 34.48
vs TSE:7921: 42.77
Takara had a gross margin of 40.22% for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Takara was 0.70% per year.
Takara (TSE:7921) 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
Takara had a gross margin of 40.22% for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 => 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.
Takara Gross Margin % Related Terms
Takara Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Takara'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:7921 vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Takara'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.
Takara Gross Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Takara's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Takara'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.
Takara (TSE:7921) has a Gross Margin % of 40.22% as of Nov. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Takara and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 41.32. Over the past decade, Takara's Gross Margin % has ranged from 38.14 to 43.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Takara ranks #387 out of 1004 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 38.5%.
Is Takara's Gross Margin % too high?
Takara's current Gross Margin % of 40.22% is near median its 10-year median of 41.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 38.14 to a high of 43.07. The Business Services industry median Gross Margin % is 34.48. Takara's value of 40.22% is 16.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Takara ranks #387 out of 1004 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Takara has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Takara's Gross Margin % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Takara ranks #387 out of 1004 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Takara in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 34.48. Takara's value of 40.22% is 16.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Takara's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 38.14 to 43.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 41.32 vs. the industry median of 34.48, Takara 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 34.48, based on 1,004 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. Takara's current Gross Margin % of 40.22% is 16.6% 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 Takara and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 34.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Takara's current Gross Margin % is 40.22%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 41.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Takara stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Takara (TSE:7921) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,117.91, compared to a current price of 円3,255.00 — trading 4.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 40.22%, which is near median its 10-year median of 41.32 and 16.6% above the Business Services industry median of 34.48. Takara's overall GF Score™ is 86/100. 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 Takara (TSE:7921), the current Gross Margin % is 40.22% as of Nov. 2025. 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 Takara (TSE:7921) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Takara stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円3,255.00 is trading 4.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,117.91.
GuruFocus considers Takara to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7921:
Gross Margin %: 40.22% (near median its 10-year median of 41.32)
GF Value™: 円3,117.91 vs. price of 円3,255.00 (4.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 16.6% above the Business Services median (#387 of 1004)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7921 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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