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Fujisan Magazine Service CoTSE:3138 +0.90%62 Gross Margin % is 27.46% as of Jun. 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 34.32. GuruFocus rates TSE:3138 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of 円715.84 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,119 Retail - Cyclical companies, Fujisan Magazine Service Co ranks worse than 67.38% on this metric.
Fujisan Magazine Service Co (TSE:3138) 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
Fujisan Magazine Service Co had a gross margin of 27.46% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 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.
Fujisan Magazine Service Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Fujisan Magazine Service Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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:3138 vs AMZN, BABA, PDD: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Internet Retail subindustry, Fujisan Magazine Service 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.
Fujisan Magazine Service Co Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Fujisan Magazine Service Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fujisan Magazine Service 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.
Fujisan Magazine Service Co (TSE:3138) has a Gross Margin % of 27.46% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Fujisan Magazine Service Co and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 34.32. Over the past decade, Fujisan Magazine Service Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 26.88 to 53.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Fujisan Magazine Service Co ranks #754 out of 1119 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 67.4%.
Is Fujisan Magazine Service Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Fujisan Magazine Service Co's current Gross Margin % of 27.46% is 20% below median its 10-year median of 34.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 26.88 to a high of 53.97. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.29. Fujisan Magazine Service Co's value of 27.46% is 24.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fujisan Magazine Service Co ranks #754 out of 1119 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Fujisan Magazine Service Co has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fujisan Magazine Service Co's Gross Margin % compare to AMZN and BABA?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Fujisan Magazine Service Co ranks #754 out of 1119 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Fujisan Magazine Service Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.29. Fujisan Magazine Service Co's value of 27.46% is 24.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Fujisan Magazine Service Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 26.88 to 53.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 34.32 vs. the industry median of 36.29, Fujisan Magazine Service 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Gross Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 36.29, based on 1,119 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. Fujisan Magazine Service Co's current Gross Margin % of 27.46% is 24.3% 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 Fujisan Magazine Service Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fujisan Magazine Service Co's current Gross Margin % is 27.46%, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 34.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fujisan Magazine Service Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fujisan Magazine Service Co (TSE:3138) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円715.84, compared to a current price of 円1,124.00 — trading 57% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 27.46%, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 34.32 and 24.3% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.29. Fujisan Magazine Service Co's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 8 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 Fujisan Magazine Service Co (TSE:3138), the current Gross Margin % is 27.46% as of Jun. 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 Fujisan Magazine Service Co (TSE:3138) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fujisan Magazine Service Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,124.00 is trading 57% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円715.84.
GuruFocus considers Fujisan Magazine Service Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3138:
Gross Margin %: 27.46% (20% below median its 10-year median of 34.32)
GF Value™: 円715.84 vs. price of 円1,124.00 (57% above fair value)
Industry Position: 24.3% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#754 of 1119)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3138 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fujisan Magazine Service Co Ltd is engaged in retailing online magazines. The company provides both print and digital magazine sales & subscription services through its website and also offers sales support, packing, and delivery services. It provides magazines related to fashion, health, sports, entertainment, and music.
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