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AB&Company CoTSE:9251 77 Gross Margin % is 47.82% as of Apr. 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 48.90. GuruFocus rates TSE:9251 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,264.31 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 93 Personal Services companies, AB&Company Co ranks better than 55.91% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for AB&Company Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9251'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 47.24 Med: 48.9 Max: 50.33
Current: 47.43
During the past 8 years, the highestGross Margin % of AB&Company Co was 50.33%. The lowest was 47.24%. And the median was 48.90%.
TSE:9251's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 55.91% of 93
companies
in the Personal Services industry
Industry Median: 41.82
vs TSE:9251: 47.43
AB&Company Co had a gross margin of 47.82% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for AB&Company Co was -1.00% per year.
AB&Company Co (TSE:9251) 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
AB&Company Co had a gross margin of 47.82% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 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.
AB&Company Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
AB&Company Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AB&Company 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:9251 vs ROL, SCI, FTDR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Personal Services subindustry, AB&Company 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.
AB&Company Co Gross Margin % vs Personal Services Industry
For the Personal Services industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, AB&Company Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AB&Company 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.
AB&Company Co (TSE:9251) has a Gross Margin % of 47.82% as of Apr. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on AB&Company Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 48.90. Over the past decade, AB&Company Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 47.24 to 50.33. According to the industry distribution chart, AB&Company Co ranks #41 out of 93 companies in the Personal Services industry, placing it in the top 44.1%.
Is AB&Company Co's Gross Margin % too high?
AB&Company Co's current Gross Margin % of 47.82% is near median its 10-year median of 48.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 47.24 to a high of 50.33. The Personal Services industry median Gross Margin % is 41.82. AB&Company Co's value of 47.82% is 14.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AB&Company Co ranks #41 out of 93 companies in the Personal Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, AB&Company Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AB&Company Co's Gross Margin % compare to ROL and SCI?
According to the Personal Services industry distribution chart, AB&Company Co ranks #41 out of 93 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts AB&Company Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 41.82. AB&Company Co's value of 47.82% is 14.3% above this benchmark. Historically, AB&Company Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 47.24 to 50.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 48.90 vs. the industry median of 41.82, AB&Company 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 Personal Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Personal Services companies is 41.82, based on 93 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. AB&Company Co's current Gross Margin % of 47.82% is 14.3% 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 AB&Company Co and its competitors. For the Personal Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 41.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AB&Company Co's current Gross Margin % is 47.82%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 48.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AB&Company Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AB&Company Co (TSE:9251) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,264.31, compared to a current price of 円1,339.00 — trading 5.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 47.82%, which is near median its 10-year median of 48.90 and 14.3% above the Personal Services industry median of 41.82. AB&Company Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 9 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 AB&Company Co (TSE:9251), the current Gross Margin % is 47.82% as of Apr. 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 AB&Company Co (TSE:9251) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AB&Company Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,339.00 is trading 5.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,264.31.
GuruFocus considers AB&Company Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9251:
Gross Margin %: 47.82% (near median its 10-year median of 48.90)
GF Value™: 円1,264.31 vs. price of 円1,339.00 (5.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 14.3% above the Personal Services median (#41 of 93)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9251 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AB&Company Co Ltd operates a chain of beauty salons in Japan through brands like Agu., Agu. Spa & Beauty, BLEACHi, benji, First, EleRe, and others. Along with its subsidiaries, the company operates in the following reportable segments: directly managed beauty salons management business, interior design business, and the franchise business. The majority of its revenue is generated from the directly managed beauty salon operation business, which provides beauty services. The franchise business supports the operation of franchise stores, and the interior design business mainly designs, plans, and constructs stores, mainly beauty salons.
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