Hakuhodo DY HoldingsHKUOF -1.67%74 Gross Margin % is 44.58% as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 41.18. GuruFocus rates HKUOF with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.83. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 945 Media - Diversified companies, Hakuhodo DY Holdings ranks better than 62.43% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hakuhodo DY Holdings's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HKUOF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 19.8 Med: 41.18 Max: 47.16
Current: 47.16
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Hakuhodo DY Holdings was 47.16%. The lowest was 19.80%. And the median was 41.18%.
HKUOF's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 62.43% of 945
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 38.99
vs HKUOF: 47.16
Hakuhodo DY Holdings had a gross margin of 44.58% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Hakuhodo DY Holdings was 0.90% per year.
Hakuhodo DY Holdings (OTCPK:HKUOF) 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
Hakuhodo DY Holdings had a gross margin of 44.58% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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.
Hakuhodo DY Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
Hakuhodo DY Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hakuhodo DY Holdings'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.
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Hakuhodo DY Holdings'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.
Hakuhodo DY Holdings Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Hakuhodo DY Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hakuhodo DY Holdings'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.
Hakuhodo DY Holdings (HKUOF) has a Gross Margin % of 44.58% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Hakuhodo DY Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 41.18. Over the past decade, Hakuhodo DY Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 19.80 to 47.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Hakuhodo DY Holdings ranks #355 out of 945 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 37.6%.
Is Hakuhodo DY Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Hakuhodo DY Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 44.58% is near median its 10-year median of 41.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 19.80 to a high of 47.16. The Media - Diversified industry median Gross Margin % is 38.99. Hakuhodo DY Holdings' value of 44.58% is 14.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hakuhodo DY Holdings ranks #355 out of 945 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hakuhodo DY Holdings has a GF Score™ of 74/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hakuhodo DY Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Hakuhodo DY Holdings ranks #355 out of 945 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Hakuhodo DY Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 38.99. Hakuhodo DY Holdings' value of 44.58% is 14.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Hakuhodo DY Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 19.80 to 47.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 41.18 vs. the industry median of 38.99, Hakuhodo DY Holdings 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Gross Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 38.99, based on 945 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. Hakuhodo DY Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 44.58% is 14.3% 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 Hakuhodo DY Holdings and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Gross Margin % is 38.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hakuhodo DY Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 44.58%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 41.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hakuhodo DY Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Hakuhodo DY Holdings (HKUOF) has a current Gross Margin % of 44.58%. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.83, compared to a current price of $7.02 — trading 2.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 44.58%, which is near median its 10-year median of 41.18 and 14.3% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 38.99. Hakuhodo DY Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 3 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 Hakuhodo DY Holdings (HKUOF), the current Gross Margin % is 44.58% 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 Hakuhodo DY Holdings (HKUOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hakuhodo DY Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $7.02 is trading 2.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $6.83.
Key valuation signals for HKUOF:
Gross Margin %: 44.58% (near median its 10-year median of 41.18)
GF Value™: $6.83 vs. price of $7.02 (2.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 14.3% above the Media - Diversified median (#355 of 945)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKUOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hakuhodo is the second-largest advertising agency in Japan, and one of the oldest advertising agencies, founded in 1895. Over the years, Hakuhodo has acquired many international companies, and overseas revenue currently accounts for 15% of total sales.
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