Mainichi Comnet Co (TSE:8908) Gross Margin %: 17.08% (As of Feb. 2026) — 44% Below Median

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TSE:8908 Mainichi Comnet Co Ltd TSE:8908
89 GF Score
Price 円869.00
GF Value 円1,019.29
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Mainichi Comnet Co Gross Margin %?

Mainichi Comnet Co TSE:8908 -0.11% 89 Gross Margin % is 17.08% as of Feb. 2026, which is 44% below its 10-year median of 30.55. GuruFocus rates TSE:8908 with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,019.29 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,639 Real Estate companies, Mainichi Comnet Co ranks worse than 64.49% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Mainichi Comnet Co's Gross Profit for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円1,605 Mil. Mainichi Comnet Co's Revenue for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円9,397 Mil. Therefore, Mainichi Comnet Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 17.08%.


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

TSE:8908' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 26.93   Med: 30.55   Max: 33.12
Current: 27.04


During the past 13 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Mainichi Comnet Co was 33.12%. The lowest was 26.93%. And the median was 30.55%.

TSE:8908's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than
64.49% of 1639 companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 36.7 vs TSE:8908: 27.04

Mainichi Comnet Co had a gross margin of 17.08% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Mainichi Comnet Co was -0.20% per year.


Mainichi Comnet Co  (TSE:8908) 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

Mainichi Comnet Co had a gross margin of 17.08% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 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.


Mainichi Comnet Co Gross Margin % Related Terms


Mainichi Comnet Co Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mainichi Comnet 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.

Mainichi Comnet Co Gross Margin % Chart

Mainichi Comnet Co Annual Data
Trend May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25 May26
Gross Margin %
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Mainichi Comnet Co Quarterly Data
Feb21 May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Nov24 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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TSE:8908 vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Mainichi Comnet 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.


Mainichi Comnet Co Gross Margin % vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Mainichi Comnet Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Mainichi Comnet Co Gross Margin % Calculation

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

Mainichi Comnet Co's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: May. 2026 )=Gross Profit (A: May. 2026 ) / Revenue (A: May. 2026 )
=7285 / 27055.729
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(27055.729 - 19770.694) / 27055.729
=26.93 %

Mainichi Comnet Co's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Feb. 2026 )=Gross Profit (Q: Feb. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=1604.8 / 9396.681
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(9396.681 - 7791.907) / 9396.681
=17.08 %

* 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.

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What does a Gross Margin % of 17.08% mean?
Mainichi Comnet Co (TSE:8908) has a Gross Margin % of 17.08% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Mainichi Comnet Co and its competitors. This is 44% below median its historical median of 30.55. Over the past decade, Mainichi Comnet Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 26.93 to 33.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Mainichi Comnet Co ranks #1057 out of 1639 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 64.5%.
Is Mainichi Comnet Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Mainichi Comnet Co's current Gross Margin % of 17.08% is 44% below median its 10-year median of 30.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 26.93 to a high of 33.12. The Real Estate industry median Gross Margin % is 36.70. Mainichi Comnet Co's value of 17.08% is 53.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mainichi Comnet Co ranks #1057 out of 1639 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Mainichi Comnet Co has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mainichi Comnet Co's Gross Margin % compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Mainichi Comnet Co ranks #1057 out of 1639 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Mainichi Comnet Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.70. Mainichi Comnet Co's value of 17.08% is 53.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Mainichi Comnet Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 26.93 to 33.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 30.55 vs. the industry median of 36.70, Mainichi Comnet 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 Real Estate company?
The median Gross Margin % among Real Estate companies is 36.70, based on 1,639 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. Mainichi Comnet Co's current Gross Margin % of 17.08% is 53.5% 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 Mainichi Comnet Co and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mainichi Comnet Co's current Gross Margin % is 17.08%, which is 44% below median its own 10-year median of 30.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mainichi Comnet Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mainichi Comnet Co (TSE:8908) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,019.29, compared to a current price of 円869.00 — trading 14.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 17.08%, which is 44% below median its 10-year median of 30.55 and 53.5% below the Real Estate industry median of 36.70. Mainichi Comnet Co's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 Mainichi Comnet Co (TSE:8908), the current Gross Margin % is 17.08% as of Feb. 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 Mainichi Comnet Co (TSE:8908) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mainichi Comnet Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円869.00 is trading 14.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,019.29. GuruFocus considers Mainichi Comnet Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:8908:

  • Gross Margin %: 17.08% (44% below median its 10-year median of 30.55)
  • GF Value™: 円1,019.29 vs. price of 円869.00 (14.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 53.5% below the Real Estate median (#1057 of 1639)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8908 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Mainichi Comnet Co Business Description

Address Otemachi 2-1-1 Otemachi Nomura Building, Hikaru 15 order, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-0004
Mainichi Comnet Co Ltd is a real estate company engaged in the development and consulting for apartments, student management, rental and business support student life travel business as well as arrangement planning and training camp of the Club Circle.
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