Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
Media Five CoFSE:3824 +7.58%51 Gross Margin % is 35.90% as of Feb. 2026, which is 0% above its 10-year median of 35.79. GuruFocus rates FSE:3824 with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of 円613.93 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,690 Software companies, Media Five Co ranks worse than 57.73% on this metric.
Media Five Co (FSE:3824) 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
Media Five Co had a gross margin of 35.90% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 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.
Media Five Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Media Five Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Media Five 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.
FSE:3824 vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Media Five 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.
Media Five Co Gross Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Media Five Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Media Five 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.
Media Five Co (FSE:3824) has a Gross Margin % of 35.90% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Media Five Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 35.79. Over the past decade, Media Five Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 32.01 to 38.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Media Five Co ranks #1553 out of 2690 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 57.7%.
Is Media Five Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Media Five Co's current Gross Margin % of 35.90% is near median its 10-year median of 35.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 32.01 to a high of 38.42. The Software industry median Gross Margin % is 40.76. Media Five Co's value of 35.90% is 11.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Media Five Co ranks #1553 out of 2690 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Media Five Co has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Media Five Co's Gross Margin % compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Media Five Co ranks #1553 out of 2690 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Media Five Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.76. Media Five Co's value of 35.90% is 11.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Media Five Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 32.01 to 38.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 35.79 vs. the industry median of 40.76, Media Five 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 40.76, based on 2,690 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. Media Five Co's current Gross Margin % of 35.90% is 11.9% 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 Media Five Co and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Gross Margin % is 40.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Media Five Co's current Gross Margin % is 35.90%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 35.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Media Five Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Media Five Co (FSE:3824) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円613.93, compared to a current price of 円752.00 — trading 22.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 35.90%, which is near median its 10-year median of 35.79 and 11.9% below the Software industry median of 40.76. Media Five Co's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 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 Media Five Co (FSE:3824), the current Gross Margin % is 35.90% 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 Media Five Co (FSE:3824) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Media Five Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円752.00 is trading 22.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円613.93.
GuruFocus considers Media Five Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FSE:3824:
Gross Margin %: 35.90% (near median its 10-year median of 35.79)
GF Value™: 円613.93 vs. price of 円752.00 (22.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 11.9% below the Software median (#1553 of 2690)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FSE:3824 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Media Five Co is a Japanese firm engaged in the provision of software development-related information technology (IT) engineers to computer companies. It develops customized system integration software, including a sales management system for cram schools. It also has a restaurant and childcare services business.
51GF Score
Get the complete analysis for FSE:3824
Gross Margin % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
FSE:3824 has been successfully added to your 
