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MIC CoTSE:300A -0.90%19 Gross Margin % is 25.87% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 27.40. GuruFocus rates TSE:300A with a GF Score™ of 19/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 941 Media - Diversified companies, MIC Co ranks worse than 62.81% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. MIC Co's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,085 Mil. MIC Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円4,193 Mil. Therefore, MIC Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 25.87%.
The historical rank and industry rank for MIC Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:300A'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 25.94 Med: 27.4 Max: 30.8
Current: 30.8
During the past 4 years, the highestGross Margin % of MIC Co was 30.80%. The lowest was 25.94%. And the median was 27.40%.
TSE:300A's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 62.81% of 941
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 39.14
vs TSE:300A: 30.80
MIC Co had a gross margin of 25.87% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for MIC Co was 0.00% per year.
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
MIC Co had a gross margin of 25.87% 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.
MIC Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
MIC Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MIC 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:300A vs APP, OMC, TTD: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, MIC 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.
MIC Co Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, MIC Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MIC 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.
MIC Co (TSE:300A) has a Gross Margin % of 25.87% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on MIC Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 27.40. Over the past decade, MIC Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.94 to 30.80. According to the industry distribution chart, MIC Co ranks #591 out of 941 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 62.8%.
Is MIC Co's Gross Margin % too high?
MIC Co's current Gross Margin % of 25.87% is near median its 10-year median of 27.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.94 to a high of 30.80. The Media - Diversified industry median Gross Margin % is 39.14. MIC Co's value of 25.87% is 33.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MIC Co ranks #591 out of 941 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, MIC Co has a GF Score™ of 19/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MIC Co's Gross Margin % compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, MIC Co ranks #591 out of 941 companies for Gross Margin %. This places MIC Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 39.14. MIC Co's value of 25.87% is 33.9% below this benchmark. Historically, MIC Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.94 to 30.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.40 vs. the industry median of 39.14, MIC Co 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 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. MIC Co's current Gross Margin % of 25.87% is 33.9% 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 MIC 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. MIC Co's current Gross Margin % is 25.87%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 27.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MIC Co stock overvalued right now?
MIC Co (TSE:300A) has a current Gross Margin % of 25.87%. The current Gross Margin % is 25.87%, which is near median its 10-year median of 27.40 and 33.9% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 39.14. MIC Co's overall GF Score™ is 19/100 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 MIC Co (TSE:300A), the current Gross Margin % is 25.87% 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.
MIC Co Ltd is a full-service provider of retail promotion services (business improvement consulting, printing, fulfillment, system development, BPO, creative designing, field supporting, etc.).
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