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Hakuyosha CoTSE:9731 +1.00%64 Gross Margin % is 15.75% as of Dec. 2025, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 14.36. GuruFocus rates TSE:9731 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,806.51 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 92 Personal Services companies, Hakuyosha Co ranks worse than 93.48% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hakuyosha Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9731'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.27 Med: 14.36 Max: 15.67
Current: 15.67
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Hakuyosha Co was 15.67%. The lowest was 2.27%. And the median was 14.36%.
TSE:9731's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 93.48% of 92
companies
in the Personal Services industry
Industry Median: 43.06
vs TSE:9731: 15.67
Hakuyosha Co had a gross margin of 15.75% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Hakuyosha Co was 42.80% per year.
Hakuyosha Co (TSE:9731) 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
Hakuyosha Co had a gross margin of 15.75% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Hakuyosha Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Hakuyosha Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hakuyosha 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:9731 vs ROL, SCI, FTDR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Personal Services subindustry, Hakuyosha 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.
Hakuyosha Co Gross Margin % vs Personal Services Industry
For the Personal Services industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hakuyosha Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hakuyosha 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.
Hakuyosha Co (TSE:9731) has a Gross Margin % of 15.75% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Hakuyosha Co and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 14.36. Over the past decade, Hakuyosha Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 2.27 to 15.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Hakuyosha Co ranks #86 out of 92 companies in the Personal Services industry, placing it in the top 93.5%.
Is Hakuyosha Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Hakuyosha Co's current Gross Margin % of 15.75% is 10% above median its 10-year median of 14.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.27 to a high of 15.67. The Personal Services industry median Gross Margin % is 43.06. Hakuyosha Co's value of 15.75% is 63.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hakuyosha Co ranks #86 out of 92 companies in the Personal Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hakuyosha Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hakuyosha Co's Gross Margin % compare to ROL and SCI?
According to the Personal Services industry distribution chart, Hakuyosha Co ranks #86 out of 92 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Hakuyosha Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 43.06. Hakuyosha Co's value of 15.75% is 63.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Hakuyosha Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 2.27 to 15.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.36 vs. the industry median of 43.06, Hakuyosha 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 Personal Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Personal Services companies is 43.06, based on 92 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. Hakuyosha Co's current Gross Margin % of 15.75% is 63.4% 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 Hakuyosha Co and its competitors. For the Personal Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 43.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hakuyosha Co's current Gross Margin % is 15.75%, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 14.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hakuyosha Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hakuyosha Co (TSE:9731) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,806.51, compared to a current price of 円3,530.00 — trading 25.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 15.75%, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 14.36 and 63.4% below the Personal Services industry median of 43.06. Hakuyosha Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Hakuyosha Co (TSE:9731), the current Gross Margin % is 15.75% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Hakuyosha Co (TSE:9731) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hakuyosha Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円3,530.00 is trading 25.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,806.51.
GuruFocus considers Hakuyosha Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9731:
Gross Margin %: 15.75% (10% above median its 10-year median of 14.36)
GF Value™: 円2,806.51 vs. price of 円3,530.00 (25.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 63.4% below the Personal Services median (#86 of 92)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9731 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hakuyosha Co Ltd operates in the cleaning industry. The company is organized into three business areas - Cleaning business, Rental business, and Clean Service business. The rental business consists of a uniform rental department handling uniforms such as restaurants and factories and a linen supply department handling hotel linen and restaurant tablecloths. The clean service business is divided into a dust control unit such as a rental mat/mop that provides cleanliness and comfort to shops and offices, and a house care division. The company provides services through store network and collection, and distribution route network.
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