Last One Mile Co (TSE:9252) Gross Margin %: 74.49% (As of Feb. 2026) — 16% Above Median

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TSE:9252 Last One Mile Co Ltd TSE:9252
58 GF Score
Price 円3,835.00
GF Value 円5,121.36
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Last One Mile Co Gross Margin %?

Last One Mile Co TSE:9252 +1.19% 58 Gross Margin % is 74.49% as of Feb. 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 64.44. GuruFocus rates TSE:9252 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of 円5,121.36 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 1,007 Business Services companies, Last One Mile Co ranks better than 85.3% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Last One Mile Co's Gross Profit for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円7,192 Mil. Last One Mile Co's Revenue for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円9,656 Mil. Therefore, Last One Mile Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 74.49%.


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

TSE:9252' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 47.89   Med: 64.44   Max: 73.66
Current: 73.66


During the past 7 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Last One Mile Co was 73.66%. The lowest was 47.89%. And the median was 64.44%.

TSE:9252's Gross Margin % is ranked better than
85.3% of 1007 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 34.53 vs TSE:9252: 73.66

Last One Mile Co had a gross margin of 74.49% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Last One Mile Co was 0.00% per year.


Last One Mile Co  (TSE:9252) 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

Last One Mile Co had a gross margin of 74.49% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 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.


Last One Mile Co Gross Margin % Related Terms


Last One Mile Co Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Last One Mile 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.

Last One Mile Co Gross Margin % Chart

Last One Mile Co Annual Data
Trend Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Gross Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 62.92 0.00 65.95 65.95 71.07

Last One Mile Co Semi-Annual Data
Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 May22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
Gross Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 62.83 68.45 69.32 72.66 74.49

TSE:9252 vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Last One Mile 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.


Last One Mile Co Gross Margin % vs Business Services Industry

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

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


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Last One Mile Co Gross Margin % Calculation

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

Last One Mile Co's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Aug. 2025 )=Gross Profit (A: Aug. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Aug. 2025 )
=11022.5 / 15510.418
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(15510.418 - 4487.891) / 15510.418
=71.07 %

Last One Mile 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 )
=7192.1 / 9655.562
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(9655.562 - 2463.44) / 9655.562
=74.49 %

* 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 74.49% mean?
Last One Mile Co (TSE:9252) has a Gross Margin % of 74.49% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Last One Mile Co and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 64.44. Over the past decade, Last One Mile Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 47.89 to 73.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Last One Mile Co ranks #148 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 14.7%.
Is Last One Mile Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Last One Mile Co's current Gross Margin % of 74.49% is 16% above median its 10-year median of 64.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 47.89 to a high of 73.66. The Business Services industry median Gross Margin % is 34.53. Last One Mile Co's value of 74.49% is 115.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Last One Mile Co ranks #148 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Last One Mile Co has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Last One Mile Co's Gross Margin % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Last One Mile Co ranks #148 out of 1007 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Last One Mile Co in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 34.53. Last One Mile Co's value of 74.49% is 115.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Last One Mile Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 47.89 to 73.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 64.44 vs. the industry median of 34.53, Last One Mile 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 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. Last One Mile Co's current Gross Margin % of 74.49% is 115.7% 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 Last One Mile 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. Last One Mile Co's current Gross Margin % is 74.49%, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 64.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Last One Mile Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Last One Mile Co (TSE:9252) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円5,121.36, compared to a current price of 円3,835.00 — trading 25.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 74.49%, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 64.44 and 115.7% above the Business Services industry median of 34.53. Last One Mile Co's overall GF Score™ is 58/100. 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 Last One Mile Co (TSE:9252), the current Gross Margin % is 74.49% 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 Last One Mile Co (TSE:9252) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Last One Mile Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円3,835.00 is trading 25.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円5,121.36. GuruFocus considers Last One Mile Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9252:

  • Gross Margin %: 74.49% (16% above median its 10-year median of 64.44)
  • GF Value™: 円5,121.36 vs. price of 円3,835.00 (25.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100
  • Industry Position: 115.7% above the Business Services median (#148 of 1007)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9252 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Last One Mile Co Business Description

Address 4-21-1 Higashi-Ikebukuro, 3rd and 4th Floor, Owl Tower, Toshima-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 170-0013
Last One Mile Co Ltd is engaged in operating the last-mile businesses. It operates an alliance business, a free internet business for apartment complexes, a contact center business, a hotel management contract business, and a listing media business. The various services offered by the company through these businesses include the sale of various services through call centers; handling the contract procedures for electricity, gas, and other services; tenant removal and renewal support for real estate companies; sale corporate services such as Wi-Fi for stores, business phones, multifunction printers, etc.; listing advertising media business; and consulting on measures to deal with vacancies and improve property values, such as free internet apartments and security cameras; among others.
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