Arbeit-Times CoTSE:2341 -5.88%71 Gross Margin % is 67.68% as of Feb. 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 69.04. GuruFocus rates TSE:2341 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of 円217.88 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 942 Media - Diversified companies, Arbeit-Times Co ranks better than 79.51% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Arbeit-Times Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:2341'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 62.69 Med: 69.04 Max: 70.67
Current: 67.01
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Arbeit-Times Co was 70.67%. The lowest was 62.69%. And the median was 69.04%.
TSE:2341's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 79.51% of 942
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 38.94
vs TSE:2341: 67.01
Arbeit-Times Co had a gross margin of 67.68% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Arbeit-Times Co was 1.10% per year.
Arbeit-Times Co (TSE:2341) 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
Arbeit-Times Co had a gross margin of 67.68% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 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.
Arbeit-Times Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Arbeit-Times Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Arbeit-Times 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, Arbeit-Times 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.
Arbeit-Times Co Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Arbeit-Times Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Arbeit-Times 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.
Arbeit-Times Co (TSE:2341) has a Gross Margin % of 67.68% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Arbeit-Times Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 69.04. Over the past decade, Arbeit-Times Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 62.69 to 70.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Arbeit-Times Co ranks #193 out of 942 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 20.5%.
Is Arbeit-Times Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Arbeit-Times Co's current Gross Margin % of 67.68% is near median its 10-year median of 69.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 62.69 to a high of 70.67. The Media - Diversified industry median Gross Margin % is 38.94. Arbeit-Times Co's value of 67.68% is 73.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arbeit-Times Co ranks #193 out of 942 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Arbeit-Times Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arbeit-Times Co's Gross Margin % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Arbeit-Times Co ranks #193 out of 942 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Arbeit-Times Co in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 38.94. Arbeit-Times Co's value of 67.68% is 73.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Arbeit-Times Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 62.69 to 70.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 69.04 vs. the industry median of 38.94, Arbeit-Times 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 38.94, based on 942 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. Arbeit-Times Co's current Gross Margin % of 67.68% is 73.8% 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 Arbeit-Times Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Gross Margin % is 38.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arbeit-Times Co's current Gross Margin % is 67.68%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 69.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arbeit-Times Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arbeit-Times Co (TSE:2341) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円217.88, compared to a current price of 円176.00 — trading 19.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 67.68%, which is near median its 10-year median of 69.04 and 73.8% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 38.94. Arbeit-Times Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Arbeit-Times Co (TSE:2341), the current Gross Margin % is 67.68% as of Feb. 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 Arbeit-Times Co (TSE:2341) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arbeit-Times Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円176.00 is trading 19.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円217.88.
GuruFocus considers Arbeit-Times Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2341:
Gross Margin %: 67.68% (near median its 10-year median of 69.04)
GF Value™: 円217.88 vs. price of 円176.00 (19.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 73.8% above the Media - Diversified median (#193 of 942)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2341 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Arbeit-Times Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the business of publishing magazines. The company edits and issues free job recruitment magazine under the brand name DOMO. It also provides job-related information through its online websites. In addition, it is also involved in the free paper agent intermediary and direct promotion business activities. The Group has two reportable segments: Information provision business; and Sales promotion support business.
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