TEMONA (TSE:3985) Gross Margin %: 42.92% (As of Mar. 2026) — 29% Below Median

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TSE:3985 TEMONA Inc TSE:3985
63 GF Score
Price 円181.00
GF Value 円191.89
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is TEMONA Gross Margin %?

TEMONA TSE:3985 +0.56% 63 Gross Margin % is 42.92% as of Mar. 2026, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 60.46. GuruFocus rates TSE:3985 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of 円191.89 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 494 Interactive Media companies, TEMONA ranks worse than 62.55% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. TEMONA's Gross Profit for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円193 Mil. TEMONA's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円450 Mil. Therefore, TEMONA's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 42.92%.

Warning Sign:

TEMONA Inc gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -3.3%.


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

TSE:3985' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 48.41   Med: 60.46   Max: 76.37
Current: 48.41


During the past 11 years, the highest Gross Margin % of TEMONA was 76.37%. The lowest was 48.41%. And the median was 60.46%.

TSE:3985's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than
62.55% of 494 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 61.56 vs TSE:3985: 48.41

TEMONA had a gross margin of 42.92% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for TEMONA was -3.30% per year.


TEMONA  (TSE:3985) 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

TEMONA had a gross margin of 42.92% 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.


TEMONA Gross Margin % Related Terms


TEMONA Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for TEMONA'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.

TEMONA Gross Margin % Chart

TEMONA Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Gross Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 61.51 57.41 52.64 51.33 53.28

TEMONA Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 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 0.00 52.73 49.21 48.85 42.92

TSE:3985 vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, TEMONA'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.


TEMONA Gross Margin % vs Interactive Media Industry

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

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


TSE:3985
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TEMONA Gross Margin % Calculation

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

TEMONA's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Sep. 2025 )=Gross Profit (A: Sep. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Sep. 2025 )
=976.5 / 1832.558
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(1832.558 - 856.089) / 1832.558
=53.28 %

TEMONA'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 )
=193 / 449.764
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(449.764 - 256.716) / 449.764
=42.92 %

* 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 42.92% mean?
TEMONA (TSE:3985) has a Gross Margin % of 42.92% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on TEMONA and its competitors. This is 29% below median its historical median of 60.46. Over the past decade, TEMONA's Gross Margin % has ranged from 48.41 to 76.37. According to the industry distribution chart, TEMONA ranks #309 out of 494 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 62.6%.
Is TEMONA's Gross Margin % too high?
TEMONA's current Gross Margin % of 42.92% is 29% below median its 10-year median of 60.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 48.41 to a high of 76.37. The Interactive Media industry median Gross Margin % is 61.56. TEMONA's value of 42.92% is 30.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, TEMONA ranks #309 out of 494 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, TEMONA has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does TEMONA's Gross Margin % compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, TEMONA ranks #309 out of 494 companies for Gross Margin %. This places TEMONA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 61.56. TEMONA's value of 42.92% is 30.3% below this benchmark. Historically, TEMONA's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 48.41 to 76.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 60.46 vs. the industry median of 61.56, TEMONA 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 61.56, based on 494 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. TEMONA's current Gross Margin % of 42.92% is 30.3% 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 TEMONA and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Gross Margin % is 61.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. TEMONA's current Gross Margin % is 42.92%, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 60.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is TEMONA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TEMONA (TSE:3985) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円191.89, compared to a current price of 円181.00 — trading 5.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 42.92%, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 60.46 and 30.3% below the Interactive Media industry median of 61.56. TEMONA's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 TEMONA (TSE:3985), the current Gross Margin % is 42.92% 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 TEMONA (TSE:3985) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TEMONA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円181.00 is trading 5.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円191.89. GuruFocus considers TEMONA to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3985:

  • Gross Margin %: 42.92% (29% below median its 10-year median of 60.46)
  • GF Value™: 円191.89 vs. price of 円181.00 (5.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 30.3% below the Interactive Media median (#309 of 494)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3985 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


TEMONA Business Description

Address Main Building 9F 2-12-19 Shibuya, Temple International Building, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 150-0002
TEMONA Inc is engaged in the planning, design, development, operation, sales, rental of software by computer, supplementary services, consulting business, and planning, sales and mediation of information media of advertisement, publicity using internet. Its segments include: EC support business; and Engineering business.
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