Bunkeido CoNGO:9471 -1.24%58 Gross Margin % is 34.05% as of Mar. 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 41.53. GuruFocus rates NGO:9471 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,095.16 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 941 Media - Diversified companies, Bunkeido Co ranks better than 56.43% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bunkeido Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NGO:9471'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 39.17 Med: 41.53 Max: 42.96
Current: 42.96
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Bunkeido Co was 42.96%. The lowest was 39.17%. And the median was 41.53%.
NGO:9471's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 56.43% of 941
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 38.96
vs NGO:9471: 42.96
Bunkeido Co had a gross margin of 34.05% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Bunkeido Co was 1.10% per year.
Bunkeido Co (NGO:9471) 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
Bunkeido Co had a gross margin of 34.05% 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.
Bunkeido Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Bunkeido Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bunkeido 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.
For the Publishing subindustry, Bunkeido 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.
Bunkeido Co Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Bunkeido Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bunkeido 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.
Bunkeido Co (NGO:9471) has a Gross Margin % of 34.05% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Bunkeido Co and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 41.53. Over the past decade, Bunkeido Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 39.17 to 42.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Bunkeido Co ranks #410 out of 941 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 43.6%.
Is Bunkeido Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Bunkeido Co's current Gross Margin % of 34.05% is 18% below median its 10-year median of 41.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 39.17 to a high of 42.96. The Media - Diversified industry median Gross Margin % is 38.96. Bunkeido Co's value of 34.05% is 12.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bunkeido Co ranks #410 out of 941 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Bunkeido Co has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bunkeido Co's Gross Margin % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Bunkeido Co ranks #410 out of 941 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Bunkeido Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 38.96. Bunkeido Co's value of 34.05% is 12.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Bunkeido Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 39.17 to 42.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 41.53 vs. the industry median of 38.96, Bunkeido 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Gross Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 38.96, based on 941 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. Bunkeido Co's current Gross Margin % of 34.05% is 12.6% 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 Bunkeido Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Gross Margin % is 38.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bunkeido Co's current Gross Margin % is 34.05%, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 41.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bunkeido Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bunkeido Co (NGO:9471) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,095.16, compared to a current price of 円1,111.00 — trading 1.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 34.05%, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 41.53 and 12.6% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 38.96. Bunkeido Co's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 4 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 Bunkeido Co (NGO:9471), the current Gross Margin % is 34.05% 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 Bunkeido Co (NGO:9471) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bunkeido Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,111.00 is trading 1.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,095.16.
GuruFocus considers Bunkeido Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NGO:9471:
Gross Margin %: 34.05% (18% below median its 10-year median of 41.53)
GF Value™: 円1,095.16 vs. price of 円1,111.00 (1.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 12.6% below the Media - Diversified median (#410 of 941)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NGO:9471 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bunkeido Co Ltd is engaged in the publication and sale of educational books teaching materials and teaching materials, production and sale of computer education software, and others.
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