Minkabu The Infonoid CoTSE:4436 +1.53%68 Gross Margin % is 44.31% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 45.55. GuruFocus rates TSE:4436 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of 円739.47 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 497 Interactive Media companies, Minkabu The Infonoid Co ranks worse than 67.61% on this metric.
TSE:4436's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 67.61% of 497
companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 62.58
vs TSE:4436: 44.74
Minkabu The Infonoid Co had a gross margin of 44.31% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Minkabu The Infonoid Co was -5.00% per year.
Minkabu The Infonoid Co (TSE:4436) 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
Minkabu The Infonoid Co had a gross margin of 44.31% 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.
Minkabu The Infonoid Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Minkabu The Infonoid 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:4436 vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Minkabu The Infonoid 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.
Minkabu The Infonoid Co Gross Margin % vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Minkabu The Infonoid Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Minkabu The Infonoid 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.
Minkabu The Infonoid Co (TSE:4436) has a Gross Margin % of 44.31% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Minkabu The Infonoid Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 45.55. Over the past decade, Minkabu The Infonoid Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 27.37 to 50.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Minkabu The Infonoid Co ranks #336 out of 497 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 67.6%.
Is Minkabu The Infonoid Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Minkabu The Infonoid Co's current Gross Margin % of 44.31% is near median its 10-year median of 45.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 27.37 to a high of 50.29. The Interactive Media industry median Gross Margin % is 62.58. Minkabu The Infonoid Co's value of 44.31% is 29.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Minkabu The Infonoid Co ranks #336 out of 497 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Minkabu The Infonoid Co has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Minkabu The Infonoid Co's Gross Margin % compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Minkabu The Infonoid Co ranks #336 out of 497 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Minkabu The Infonoid Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 62.58. Minkabu The Infonoid Co's value of 44.31% is 29.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Minkabu The Infonoid Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 27.37 to 50.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 45.55 vs. the industry median of 62.58, Minkabu The Infonoid 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. Minkabu The Infonoid Co's current Gross Margin % of 44.31% is 29.2% 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 Minkabu The Infonoid 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. Minkabu The Infonoid Co's current Gross Margin % is 44.31%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 45.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Minkabu The Infonoid Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Minkabu The Infonoid Co (TSE:4436) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円739.47, compared to a current price of 円465.00 — trading 37.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 44.31%, which is near median its 10-year median of 45.55 and 29.2% below the Interactive Media industry median of 62.58. Minkabu The Infonoid Co's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 11 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 Minkabu The Infonoid Co (TSE:4436), the current Gross Margin % is 44.31% 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 Minkabu The Infonoid Co (TSE:4436) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Minkabu The Infonoid Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円465.00 is trading 37.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円739.47.
GuruFocus considers Minkabu The Infonoid Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4436:
Gross Margin %: 44.31% (near median its 10-year median of 45.55)
GF Value™: 円739.47 vs. price of 円465.00 (37.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 29.2% below the Interactive Media median (#336 of 497)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4436 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Minkabu The Infonoid Co Ltd is engaged in the media and information solution services business. It operates through two primary segments: the Media Business and the Solutions Business. The Media Business centers on the Livedoor platform, offering both user- and professionally generated content through services such as Livedoor Blog, Livedoor News, MINKABU, and specialized media like Kstyle and MINKABU Choice. It earns revenue from advertising, paid services, and contracted production. The Solutions Business provides information solutions for financial institutions, including systems built with proprietary APIs and applications. It also manages Kabutan, a stock information service, generating income from setup fees, system development, and subscription-based services.
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