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Ishin CoTSE:143A -0.28%18 Gross Margin % is 69.44% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 76.08. GuruFocus rates TSE:143A with a GF Score™ of 18/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 941 Media - Diversified companies, Ishin Co ranks better than 84.06% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Ishin Co's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円507 Mil. Ishin Co's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円731 Mil. Therefore, Ishin Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 69.44%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ishin Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:143A'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 73.22 Med: 76.08 Max: 76.81
Current: 73.22
During the past 5 years, the highestGross Margin % of Ishin Co was 76.81%. The lowest was 73.22%. And the median was 76.08%.
TSE:143A's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 84.06% of 941
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 38.99
vs TSE:143A: 73.22
Ishin Co had a gross margin of 69.44% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Ishin Co was 0.00% per year.
Ishin Co (TSE:143A) 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
Ishin Co had a gross margin of 69.44% 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.
Ishin Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Ishin Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ishin 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:143A vs APP, OMC, TTD: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Ishin 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.
Ishin Co Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Ishin Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ishin 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.
Ishin Co (TSE:143A) has a Gross Margin % of 69.44% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Ishin Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 76.08. Over the past decade, Ishin Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 73.22 to 76.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Ishin Co ranks #150 out of 941 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 15.9%.
Is Ishin Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Ishin Co's current Gross Margin % of 69.44% is near median its 10-year median of 76.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 73.22 to a high of 76.81. The Media - Diversified industry median Gross Margin % is 38.99. Ishin Co's value of 69.44% is 78.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ishin Co ranks #150 out of 941 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ishin Co has a GF Score™ of 18/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ishin Co's Gross Margin % compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Ishin Co ranks #150 out of 941 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Ishin Co in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 38.99. Ishin Co's value of 69.44% is 78.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Ishin Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 73.22 to 76.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 76.08 vs. the industry median of 38.99, Ishin Co 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 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. Ishin Co's current Gross Margin % of 69.44% is 78.1% 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 Ishin Co 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. Ishin Co's current Gross Margin % is 69.44%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 76.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ishin Co stock overvalued right now?
Ishin Co (TSE:143A) has a current Gross Margin % of 69.44%. The current Gross Margin % is 69.44%, which is near median its 10-year median of 76.08 and 78.1% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 38.99. Ishin Co's overall GF Score™ is 18/100 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 Ishin Co (TSE:143A), the current Gross Margin % is 69.44% 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.
Ishin Co Ltd is a marketing company. It is developing a business that supports co-creation between local governments and private companies including ``Municipal Communication,'' a media that improves the management capabilities of local governments, and a ``BtoG Platform,'' which provides comprehensive support for marketing for local governments on the web.
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