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Generation Pass CoTSE:3195 -2.24%51 Gross Margin % is 26.62% as of Apr. 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 27.19. GuruFocus rates TSE:3195 with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of 円324.88 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,114 Retail - Cyclical companies, Generation Pass Co ranks worse than 67.68% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Generation Pass Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:3195'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 25.33 Med: 27.19 Max: 30.85
Current: 26.91
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Generation Pass Co was 30.85%. The lowest was 25.33%. And the median was 27.19%.
TSE:3195's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 67.68% of 1114
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 36.255
vs TSE:3195: 26.91
Generation Pass Co had a gross margin of 26.62% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Generation Pass Co was -0.30% per year.
Generation Pass Co (TSE:3195) 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
Generation Pass Co had a gross margin of 26.62% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 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.
Generation Pass Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Generation Pass Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Generation Pass 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:3195 vs AMZN, BABA, PDD: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Internet Retail subindustry, Generation Pass 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.
Generation Pass Co Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Generation Pass Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Generation Pass 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.
Generation Pass Co (TSE:3195) has a Gross Margin % of 26.62% as of Apr. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Generation Pass Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 27.19. Over the past decade, Generation Pass Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.33 to 30.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Generation Pass Co ranks #754 out of 1114 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 67.7%.
Is Generation Pass Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Generation Pass Co's current Gross Margin % of 26.62% is near median its 10-year median of 27.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.33 to a high of 30.85. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.26. Generation Pass Co's value of 26.62% is 26.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Generation Pass Co ranks #754 out of 1114 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Generation Pass Co has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Generation Pass Co's Gross Margin % compare to AMZN and BABA?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Generation Pass Co ranks #754 out of 1114 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Generation Pass Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.26. Generation Pass Co's value of 26.62% is 26.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Generation Pass Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.33 to 30.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.19 vs. the industry median of 36.26, Generation Pass 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 36.26, based on 1,114 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. Generation Pass Co's current Gross Margin % of 26.62% is 26.6% 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 Generation Pass Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Generation Pass Co's current Gross Margin % is 26.62%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 27.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Generation Pass Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Generation Pass Co (TSE:3195) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円324.88, compared to a current price of 円567.00 — trading 74.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 26.62%, which is near median its 10-year median of 27.19 and 26.6% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.26. Generation Pass Co's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 4 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 Generation Pass Co (TSE:3195), the current Gross Margin % is 26.62% as of Apr. 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 Generation Pass Co (TSE:3195) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Generation Pass Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円567.00 is trading 74.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円324.88.
GuruFocus considers Generation Pass Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3195:
Gross Margin %: 26.62% (near median its 10-year median of 27.19)
GF Value™: 円324.88 vs. price of 円567.00 (74.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 26.6% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#754 of 1114)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3195 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Generation Pass Co Ltd provides e-commerce marketing and support services in Japan. The company's operating segments include EC Marketing Business and Product Planning related business. The EC Marketing Business involves collecting and analyzing big data from EC sites operated by the group. The Product Planning related segment is a project that utilizes the product data acquired by the company's EC marketing business, and mainly engages in planning and development of products in collaboration with manufacturers.
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