The historical rank and industry rank for Fan Communications's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:2461'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 23.32 Med: 26.57 Max: 86.85
Current: 84.28
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Fan Communications was 86.85%. The lowest was 23.32%. And the median was 26.57%.
TSE:2461's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 89.16% of 941
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 38.96
vs TSE:2461: 84.28
Fan Communications had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Fan Communications was 34.40% per year.
Fan Communications (TSE:2461) 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
Fan Communications had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable 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.
Fan Communications Gross Margin % Related Terms
Fan Communications Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Fan Communications'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:2461 vs APP, OMC, TTD: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Fan Communications'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.
Fan Communications Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Fan Communications's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fan Communications'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.
Fan Communications (TSE:2461) has a Gross Margin % of 0.00% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Fan Communications and its competitors. Over the past decade, Fan Communications' Gross Margin % has ranged from 23.32 to 86.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Fan Communications ranks #102 out of 941 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 10.8%.
Is Fan Communications' Gross Margin % too high?
Fan Communications' current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 23.32 to a high of 86.85. Based on the distribution chart, Fan Communications ranks #102 out of 941 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Fan Communications has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fan Communications' Gross Margin % compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Fan Communications ranks #102 out of 941 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Fan Communications in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 38.96. Historically, Fan Communications' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 23.32 to 86.85 over the past decade. 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. 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 Fan Communications 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. Fan Communications's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fan Communications stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fan Communications (TSE:2461) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円399.45, compared to a current price of 円396.00 — trading 0.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Fan Communications' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Fan Communications (TSE:2461), the current Gross Margin % is 0.00% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Fan Communications (TSE:2461) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fan Communications stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円396.00 is trading 0.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円399.45.
GuruFocus considers Fan Communications to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2461:
Gross Margin %: 0.00%
GF Value™: 円399.45 vs. price of 円396.00 (0.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2461 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fan Communications Inc is a Japanese Internet marketing company. The company is developing Internet advertising-related businesses. It has its own media operation and advertising agency and is mainly involved in Internet-based performance marketing ad network services. Its product and services are divided into cost per action ad network business (affiliate advertising, smartphone app install advertising) and cost per click/targeting ad network business (smartphone and network, behavioral targeting supply-side platforms). The company provides advertising through A8.net affiliate advertising service platform and A8app a smartphone application to install for promotions.
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