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Smartvalue CoTSE:9417 42 Gross Margin % is 31.14% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 29.65. GuruFocus rates TSE:9417 with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of 円622.27 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,685 Software companies, Smartvalue Co ranks worse than 59.48% on this metric.
Smartvalue Co (TSE:9417) 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
Smartvalue Co had a gross margin of 31.14% 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.
Smartvalue Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Smartvalue Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Smartvalue 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:9417 vs MSFT, PLTR, ORCL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Smartvalue 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.
Smartvalue Co Gross Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Smartvalue Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Smartvalue 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.
Smartvalue Co (TSE:9417) has a Gross Margin % of 31.14% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Smartvalue Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 29.65. Over the past decade, Smartvalue Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 19.24 to 33.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Smartvalue Co ranks #1597 out of 2685 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 59.5%.
Is Smartvalue Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Smartvalue Co's current Gross Margin % of 31.14% is near median its 10-year median of 29.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 19.24 to a high of 33.82. The Software industry median Gross Margin % is 40.46. Smartvalue Co's value of 31.14% is 23% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Smartvalue Co ranks #1597 out of 2685 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Smartvalue Co has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Smartvalue Co's Gross Margin % compare to MSFT and PLTR?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Smartvalue Co ranks #1597 out of 2685 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Smartvalue Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.46. Smartvalue Co's value of 31.14% is 23% below this benchmark. Historically, Smartvalue Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 19.24 to 33.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 29.65 vs. the industry median of 40.46, Smartvalue 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 Software company?
The median Gross Margin % among Software companies is 40.46, based on 2,685 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. Smartvalue Co's current Gross Margin % of 31.14% is 23% 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 Smartvalue Co and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Gross Margin % is 40.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Smartvalue Co's current Gross Margin % is 31.14%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 29.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Smartvalue Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smartvalue Co (TSE:9417) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円622.27, compared to a current price of 円329.00 — trading 47.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 31.14%, which is near median its 10-year median of 29.65 and 23% below the Software industry median of 40.46. Smartvalue Co's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 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 Smartvalue Co (TSE:9417), the current Gross Margin % is 31.14% 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 Smartvalue Co (TSE:9417) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smartvalue Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円329.00 is trading 47.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円622.27.
GuruFocus considers Smartvalue Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9417:
Gross Margin %: 31.14% (near median its 10-year median of 29.65)
GF Value™: 円622.27 vs. price of 円329.00 (47.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 23% below the Software median (#1597 of 2685)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9417 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Smartvalue Co Ltd provides cloud solutions in Japan. The group has three reportable segments: Digital Government, Mobility Services, and Smart Venue. The Digital Government segment offers Gabakura, a cloud suite that supports local governments in digitalizing administration and promoting open governance. The Mobility Services segment provides connected car solutions and platforms such as CIEMS Series and Kuruma Base. The Smart Venue segment focuses on creating new venue concepts in partnership with government initiatives, including the GLION ARENA KOBE project.
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