FreeBit Co (TSE:3843) Gross Margin %: 26.59% (As of Oct. 2025) — Near Median

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TSE:3843 FreeBit Co Ltd TSE:3843
79 GF Score
Price 円1,600.00
GF Value 円1,485.02
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is FreeBit Co Gross Margin %?

FreeBit Co TSE:3843 +1.78% 79 Gross Margin % is 26.59% as of Oct. 2025, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 28.87. GuruFocus rates TSE:3843 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,485.02 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 497 Interactive Media companies, FreeBit Co ranks worse than 85.31% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. FreeBit Co's Gross Profit for the three months ended in Oct. 2025 was 円4,154 Mil. FreeBit Co's Revenue for the three months ended in Oct. 2025 was 円15,622 Mil. Therefore, FreeBit Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2025 was 26.59%.

Warning Sign:

FreeBit Co Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.1%.


The historical rank and industry rank for FreeBit Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:3843' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 23.32   Med: 28.87   Max: 30.41
Current: 27.1


During the past 13 years, the highest Gross Margin % of FreeBit Co was 30.41%. The lowest was 23.32%. And the median was 28.87%.

TSE:3843's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than
85.31% of 497 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 62.58 vs TSE:3843: 27.10

FreeBit Co had a gross margin of 26.59% for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2025 => Competition eroding margins

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for FreeBit Co was -1.10% per year.


FreeBit Co  (TSE:3843) 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

FreeBit Co had a gross margin of 26.59% for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2025 => 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.


FreeBit Co Gross Margin % Related Terms


FreeBit Co Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for FreeBit 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.

FreeBit Co Gross Margin % Chart

FreeBit Co Annual Data
Trend Apr16 Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25
Gross Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 29.70 28.81 28.49 29.01 28.53

FreeBit Co Quarterly Data
Jul20 Oct20 Jan21 Apr21 Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25
Gross Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 28.60 0.00 0.00 27.62 26.59

TSE:3843 vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, FreeBit 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.


FreeBit Co Gross Margin % vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, FreeBit Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where FreeBit Co's Gross Margin % falls into.


TSE:3843
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FreeBit Co Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue.

FreeBit Co's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2025 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Apr. 2025 )=Gross Profit (A: Apr. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Apr. 2025 )
=15713.3 / 55073.206
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(55073.206 - 39359.859) / 55073.206
=28.53 %

FreeBit Co's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Oct. 2025 )=Gross Profit (Q: Oct. 2025 ) / Revenue (Q: Oct. 2025 )
=4153.9 / 15621.674
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(15621.674 - 11467.788) / 15621.674
=26.59 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Gross Margin % →
What does a Gross Margin % of 26.59% mean?
FreeBit Co (TSE:3843) has a Gross Margin % of 26.59% as of Oct. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on FreeBit Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 28.87. Over the past decade, FreeBit Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 23.32 to 30.41. According to the industry distribution chart, FreeBit Co ranks #424 out of 497 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 85.3%.
Is FreeBit Co's Gross Margin % too high?
FreeBit Co's current Gross Margin % of 26.59% is near median its 10-year median of 28.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 23.32 to a high of 30.41. The Interactive Media industry median Gross Margin % is 62.58. FreeBit Co's value of 26.59% is 57.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, FreeBit Co ranks #424 out of 497 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, FreeBit Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FreeBit Co's Gross Margin % compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, FreeBit Co ranks #424 out of 497 companies for Gross Margin %. This places FreeBit Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 62.58. FreeBit Co's value of 26.59% is 57.5% below this benchmark. Historically, FreeBit Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 23.32 to 30.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.87 vs. the industry median of 62.58, FreeBit 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 an Interactive Media company?
The median Gross Margin % among Interactive Media companies is 62.58, based on 497 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. FreeBit Co's current Gross Margin % of 26.59% is 57.5% 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 FreeBit Co and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Gross Margin % is 62.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. FreeBit Co's current Gross Margin % is 26.59%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 28.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FreeBit Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FreeBit Co (TSE:3843) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,485.02, compared to a current price of 円1,600.00 — trading 7.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 26.59%, which is near median its 10-year median of 28.87 and 57.5% below the Interactive Media industry median of 62.58. FreeBit Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 5 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 FreeBit Co (TSE:3843), the current Gross Margin % is 26.59% as of Oct. 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 FreeBit Co (TSE:3843) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FreeBit Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,600.00 is trading 7.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,485.02. GuruFocus considers FreeBit Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3843:

  • Gross Margin %: 26.59% (near median its 10-year median of 28.87)
  • GF Value™: 円1,485.02 vs. price of 円1,600.00 (7.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 57.5% below the Interactive Media median (#424 of 497)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3843 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


FreeBit Co Business Description

Address 3-6 Maruyamacho, E Space Tower, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 150-0044
FreeBit Co Ltd provides Internet-related services mainly to corporations and individuals, in areas such as development of core Internet technologies and the operation of large-scale systems. The group's reportable segments are 5G infrastructure support business, 5G lifestyle support business, and 5G DX support business for companies and creators. Maximum revenue is generated from the 5G lifestyle support business, which provides mobile communication services for individuals, internet connection services for individuals and collective housing, and company housing management services. The 5G infrastructure support business provides business support services for ISPs, MVNOs (MVNE), and corporations, and the 5G DX support business offers online marketing and ad technology-related services.
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