Socialwire Co (TSE:3929) Gross Margin %: 56.85% (As of Mar. 2026) — 13% Above Median


TSE:3929 Socialwire Co Ltd TSE:3929
51 GF Score
Price 円284.00
GF Value 円143.52
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What is Socialwire Co Gross Margin %?

Socialwire Co TSE:3929 +1.43% 51 Gross Margin % is 56.85% as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 50.20. GuruFocus rates TSE:3929 with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of 円143.52 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 945 Media - Diversified companies, Socialwire Co ranks better than 73.65% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Socialwire Co's Gross Profit for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,138 Mil. Socialwire Co's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円2,002 Mil. Therefore, Socialwire Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 56.85%.


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

TSE:3929' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 41.1   Med: 50.2   Max: 63.45
Current: 59.55


During the past 12 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Socialwire Co was 63.45%. The lowest was 41.10%. And the median was 50.20%.

TSE:3929's Gross Margin % is ranked better than
73.65% of 945 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 38.99 vs TSE:3929: 59.55

Socialwire Co had a gross margin of 56.85% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Socialwire Co was 7.50% per year.


Socialwire Co  (TSE:3929) 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

Socialwire Co had a gross margin of 56.85% 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.


Socialwire Co Gross Margin % Related Terms


Socialwire Co Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Socialwire 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.

Socialwire Co Gross Margin % Chart

Socialwire Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Gross Margin %
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Socialwire Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 63.24 63.03 63.86 63.14 56.85

TSE:3929 vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Socialwire 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.


Socialwire Co Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry

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

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


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Socialwire Co Gross Margin % Calculation

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

Socialwire Co's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Mar. 2026 )=Gross Profit (A: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (A: Mar. 2026 )
=2092.2 / 3513.186
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(3513.186 - 1420.962) / 3513.186
=59.55 %

Socialwire Co's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Gross Profit (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=1138.3 / 2002.318
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(2002.318 - 864.013) / 2002.318
=56.85 %

* 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.

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What does a Gross Margin % of 56.85% mean?
Socialwire Co (TSE:3929) has a Gross Margin % of 56.85% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Socialwire Co and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 50.20. Over the past decade, Socialwire Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 41.10 to 63.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Socialwire Co ranks #249 out of 945 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 26.3%.
Is Socialwire Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Socialwire Co's current Gross Margin % of 56.85% is 13% above median its 10-year median of 50.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 41.10 to a high of 63.45. The Media - Diversified industry median Gross Margin % is 38.99. Socialwire Co's value of 56.85% is 45.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Socialwire Co ranks #249 out of 945 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Socialwire 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 Socialwire Co's Gross Margin % compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Socialwire Co ranks #249 out of 945 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Socialwire Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 38.99. Socialwire Co's value of 56.85% is 45.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Socialwire Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 41.10 to 63.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 50.20 vs. the industry median of 38.99, Socialwire 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 38.99, based on 945 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. Socialwire Co's current Gross Margin % of 56.85% is 45.8% 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 Socialwire Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Gross Margin % is 38.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Socialwire Co's current Gross Margin % is 56.85%, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 50.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Socialwire Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Socialwire Co (TSE:3929) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円143.52, compared to a current price of 円284.00 — trading 97.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 56.85%, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 50.20 and 45.8% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 38.99. Socialwire Co's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 6 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 Socialwire Co (TSE:3929), the current Gross Margin % is 56.85% 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 Socialwire Co (TSE:3929) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Socialwire Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円284.00 is trading 97.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円143.52. GuruFocus considers Socialwire Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3929:

  • Gross Margin %: 56.85% (13% above median its 10-year median of 50.20)
  • GF Value™: 円143.52 vs. price of 円284.00 (97.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 45.8% above the Media - Diversified median (#249 of 945)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3929 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Socialwire Co Business Description

Address Forecast Shinjuku South Shinjuku, 4-chome Shinjuku 4-chome, Tokyo, JPN
Socialwire Co Ltd is engaged in news wire and incubation business. It provides news release distribution and media clippings to companies and government agencies and organizations, and distribution media of press releases documents related to business. It also operates press release delivery agency service.
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