Creo CoTSE:9698 -0.33%78 Gross Margin % is 26.84% as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 23.02. GuruFocus rates TSE:9698 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,160.78 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,681 Software companies, Creo Co ranks worse than 70.79% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Creo Co's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円2,017 Mil. Creo Co's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円7,514 Mil. Therefore, Creo Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 26.84%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Creo Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9698'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 19.79 Med: 23.02 Max: 25.18
Current: 25.18
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Creo Co was 25.18%. The lowest was 19.79%. And the median was 23.02%.
TSE:9698's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 70.79% of 2681
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 40.41
vs TSE:9698: 25.18
Creo Co had a gross margin of 26.84% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Creo Co was 1.50% per year.
Creo Co (TSE:9698) 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
Creo Co had a gross margin of 26.84% 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.
Creo Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Creo Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Creo 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:9698 vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Creo 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.
Creo Co Gross Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Creo Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Creo 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.
Creo Co (TSE:9698) has a Gross Margin % of 26.84% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Creo Co and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 23.02. Over the past decade, Creo Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 19.79 to 25.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Creo Co ranks #1898 out of 2681 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 70.8%.
Is Creo Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Creo Co's current Gross Margin % of 26.84% is 17% above median its 10-year median of 23.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 19.79 to a high of 25.18. The Software industry median Gross Margin % is 40.41. Creo Co's value of 26.84% is 33.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Creo Co ranks #1898 out of 2681 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Creo Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Creo Co's Gross Margin % compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Creo Co ranks #1898 out of 2681 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Creo Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.41. Creo Co's value of 26.84% is 33.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Creo Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 19.79 to 25.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.02 vs. the industry median of 40.41, Creo 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 40.41, based on 2,681 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. Creo Co's current Gross Margin % of 26.84% is 33.6% 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 Creo Co and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Gross Margin % is 40.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Creo Co's current Gross Margin % is 26.84%, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 23.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Creo Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Creo Co (TSE:9698) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,160.78, compared to a current price of 円1,202.00 — trading 3.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 26.84%, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 23.02 and 33.6% below the Software industry median of 40.41. Creo Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Creo Co (TSE:9698), the current Gross Margin % is 26.84% 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 Creo Co (TSE:9698) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Creo Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,202.00 is trading 3.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,160.78.
GuruFocus considers Creo Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9698:
Gross Margin %: 26.84% (17% above median its 10-year median of 23.02)
GF Value™: 円1,160.78 vs. price of 円1,202.00 (3.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 33.6% below the Software median (#1898 of 2681)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9698 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Creo Co Ltd is a Japanese company engaged in the development of software solutions. It develops information processing systems and provides related services. The services offered by the company are contract development, core system support, development and construction of the website, mission-critical business system development and others.
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