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Tohokushinsha FilmTSE:2329 -0.20%66 Gross Margin % is 24.07% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 25.29. GuruFocus rates TSE:2329 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of 円526.87 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 944 Media - Diversified companies, Tohokushinsha Film ranks worse than 68.01% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Tohokushinsha Film's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:2329'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 20.64 Med: 25.29 Max: 28.19
Current: 27.01
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Tohokushinsha Film was 28.19%. The lowest was 20.64%. And the median was 25.29%.
TSE:2329's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 68.01% of 944
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 38.99
vs TSE:2329: 27.01
Tohokushinsha Film had a gross margin of 24.07% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Tohokushinsha Film was 1.30% per year.
Tohokushinsha Film (TSE:2329) 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
Tohokushinsha Film had a gross margin of 24.07% 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.
Tohokushinsha Film Gross Margin % Related Terms
Tohokushinsha Film Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tohokushinsha Film'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:2329 vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, Tohokushinsha Film'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.
Tohokushinsha Film Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Tohokushinsha Film's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tohokushinsha Film'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.
Tohokushinsha Film (TSE:2329) has a Gross Margin % of 24.07% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Tohokushinsha Film and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 25.29. Over the past decade, Tohokushinsha Film's Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.64 to 28.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Tohokushinsha Film ranks #642 out of 944 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 68%.
Is Tohokushinsha Film's Gross Margin % too high?
Tohokushinsha Film's current Gross Margin % of 24.07% is near median its 10-year median of 25.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.64 to a high of 28.19. The Media - Diversified industry median Gross Margin % is 38.99. Tohokushinsha Film's value of 24.07% is 38.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tohokushinsha Film ranks #642 out of 944 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Tohokushinsha Film has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tohokushinsha Film's Gross Margin % compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Tohokushinsha Film ranks #642 out of 944 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Tohokushinsha Film in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 38.99. Tohokushinsha Film's value of 24.07% is 38.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Tohokushinsha Film's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.64 to 28.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.29 vs. the industry median of 38.99, Tohokushinsha Film 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 38.99, based on 944 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. Tohokushinsha Film's current Gross Margin % of 24.07% is 38.3% 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 Tohokushinsha Film 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. Tohokushinsha Film's current Gross Margin % is 24.07%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 25.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tohokushinsha Film stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tohokushinsha Film (TSE:2329) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円526.87, compared to a current price of 円499.00 — trading 5.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 24.07%, which is near median its 10-year median of 25.29 and 38.3% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 38.99. Tohokushinsha Film's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Tohokushinsha Film (TSE:2329), the current Gross Margin % is 24.07% 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 Tohokushinsha Film (TSE:2329) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tohokushinsha Film stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円499.00 is trading 5.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円526.87.
GuruFocus considers Tohokushinsha Film to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2329:
Gross Margin %: 24.07% (near median its 10-year median of 25.29)
GF Value™: 円526.87 vs. price of 円499.00 (5.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 38.3% below the Media - Diversified median (#642 of 944)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2329 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tohokushinsha Film Corp is a Japanese based media company. It operates in four business divisions including media production, distribution, broadcasting and commercial film production. Its business activities include advertising production, sales promotion, digital production, dubbing and subtitling, film distribution, film library, television distribution, and broadcasting operations.
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