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Townnews-Sha CoTSE:2481 +0.61%71 Gross Margin % is 67.51% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 64.30. GuruFocus rates TSE:2481 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of 円766.99 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 941 Media - Diversified companies, Townnews-Sha Co ranks better than 78.32% on this metric.
Townnews-Sha Co (TSE:2481) 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
Townnews-Sha Co had a gross margin of 67.51% 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.
Townnews-Sha Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Townnews-Sha Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Townnews-Sha 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, Townnews-Sha 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.
Townnews-Sha Co Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Townnews-Sha Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Townnews-Sha 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.
Townnews-Sha Co (TSE:2481) has a Gross Margin % of 67.51% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Townnews-Sha Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 64.30. Over the past decade, Townnews-Sha Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 60.01 to 67.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Townnews-Sha Co ranks #204 out of 941 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 21.7%.
Is Townnews-Sha Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Townnews-Sha Co's current Gross Margin % of 67.51% is near median its 10-year median of 64.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 60.01 to a high of 67.18. The Media - Diversified industry median Gross Margin % is 39.14. Townnews-Sha Co's value of 67.51% is 72.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Townnews-Sha Co ranks #204 out of 941 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Townnews-Sha 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 Townnews-Sha Co's Gross Margin % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Townnews-Sha Co ranks #204 out of 941 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Townnews-Sha Co in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 39.14. Townnews-Sha Co's value of 67.51% is 72.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Townnews-Sha Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 60.01 to 67.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 64.30 vs. the industry median of 39.14, Townnews-Sha 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 39.14, 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. Townnews-Sha Co's current Gross Margin % of 67.51% is 72.5% 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 Townnews-Sha Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Gross Margin % is 39.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Townnews-Sha Co's current Gross Margin % is 67.51%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 64.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Townnews-Sha Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Townnews-Sha Co (TSE:2481) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円766.99, compared to a current price of 円664.00 — trading 13.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 67.51%, which is near median its 10-year median of 64.30 and 72.5% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 39.14. Townnews-Sha 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 Townnews-Sha Co (TSE:2481), the current Gross Margin % is 67.51% 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 Townnews-Sha Co (TSE:2481) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Townnews-Sha Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円664.00 is trading 13.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円766.99.
GuruFocus considers Townnews-Sha Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2481:
Gross Margin %: 67.51% (near median its 10-year median of 64.30)
GF Value™: 円766.99 vs. price of 円664.00 (13.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 72.5% above the Media - Diversified median (#204 of 941)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2481 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Townnews-Sha Co Ltd is engaged in the planning, production, printing of various printed materials, and creation and management of websites. It also provides a local information newspaper which contains familiar information about politics, economics, society, culture, and sports, as well as the sale of advertising spaces in the paper.
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