CHUCO CoTSE:2139 -0.98%72 Gross Margin % is 48.06% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 44.76. GuruFocus rates TSE:2139 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of 円550.44 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 953 Media - Diversified companies, CHUCO Co ranks better than 62.85% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. CHUCO Co's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円3,102 Mil. CHUCO Co's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円6,454 Mil. Therefore, CHUCO Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 48.06%.
The historical rank and industry rank for CHUCO Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:2139'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 41.56 Med: 44.76 Max: 47.46
Current: 47.46
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of CHUCO Co was 47.46%. The lowest was 41.56%. And the median was 44.76%.
TSE:2139's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 62.85% of 953
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 38.9
vs TSE:2139: 47.46
CHUCO Co had a gross margin of 48.06% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for CHUCO Co was 2.10% per year.
CHUCO Co (TSE:2139) 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
CHUCO Co had a gross margin of 48.06% 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.
CHUCO Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
CHUCO Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CHUCO 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:2139 vs APP, OMC, TTD: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, CHUCO 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.
CHUCO Co Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, CHUCO Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CHUCO 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.
CHUCO Co (TSE:2139) has a Gross Margin % of 48.06% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on CHUCO Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 44.76. Over the past decade, CHUCO Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 41.56 to 47.46. According to the industry distribution chart, CHUCO Co ranks #354 out of 953 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 37.1%.
Is CHUCO Co's Gross Margin % too high?
CHUCO Co's current Gross Margin % of 48.06% is near median its 10-year median of 44.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 41.56 to a high of 47.46. The Media - Diversified industry median Gross Margin % is 38.90. CHUCO Co's value of 48.06% is 23.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CHUCO Co ranks #354 out of 953 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, CHUCO Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CHUCO Co's Gross Margin % compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, CHUCO Co ranks #354 out of 953 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts CHUCO Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 38.90. CHUCO Co's value of 48.06% is 23.5% above this benchmark. Historically, CHUCO Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 41.56 to 47.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 44.76 vs. the industry median of 38.90, CHUCO 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 38.90, based on 953 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. CHUCO Co's current Gross Margin % of 48.06% is 23.5% 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 CHUCO Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Gross Margin % is 38.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CHUCO Co's current Gross Margin % is 48.06%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 44.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CHUCO Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CHUCO Co (TSE:2139) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円550.44, compared to a current price of 円505.00 — trading 8.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 48.06%, which is near median its 10-year median of 44.76 and 23.5% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 38.90. CHUCO Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 CHUCO Co (TSE:2139), the current Gross Margin % is 48.06% 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 CHUCO Co (TSE:2139) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CHUCO Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円505.00 is trading 8.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円550.44.
GuruFocus considers CHUCO Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2139:
Gross Margin %: 48.06% (near median its 10-year median of 44.76)
GF Value™: 円550.44 vs. price of 円505.00 (8.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 23.5% above the Media - Diversified median (#354 of 953)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2139 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CHUCO Co Ltd is engaged in distribution of free business magazine. It also has cross-media business and seminar events. Its cross-media business is the mobile version of community life information magazine. Events seminars business include planning and management, such as training, lectures and concerts, symposiums and seminars, the implementation of various public relations activities.
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