KeyHolder (TSE:4712) Gross Margin %: 18.85% (As of Mar. 2026) — 10% Above Median

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TSE:4712 KeyHolder Inc TSE:4712
75 GF Score
Price 円735.00
GF Value 円739.08
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is KeyHolder Gross Margin %?

KeyHolder TSE:4712 -0.14% 75 Gross Margin % is 18.85% as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 17.17. GuruFocus rates TSE:4712 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of 円739.08 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 944 Media - Diversified companies, KeyHolder ranks worse than 79.77% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. KeyHolder's Gross Profit for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,569 Mil. KeyHolder's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円8,327 Mil. Therefore, KeyHolder's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 18.85%.

Warning Sign:

KeyHolder Inc gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -7%.


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

TSE:4712' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.67   Med: 17.17   Max: 24.02
Current: 18.19


During the past 13 years, the highest Gross Margin % of KeyHolder was 24.02%. The lowest was 13.67%. And the median was 17.17%.

TSE:4712's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than
79.77% of 944 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 38.99 vs TSE:4712: 18.19

KeyHolder had a gross margin of 18.85% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for KeyHolder was -7.00% per year.


KeyHolder  (TSE:4712) 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

KeyHolder had a gross margin of 18.85% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable 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.


KeyHolder Gross Margin % Related Terms


KeyHolder Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for KeyHolder'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.

KeyHolder Gross Margin % Chart

KeyHolder Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Gross Margin %
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KeyHolder Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Dec24 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 17.77 17.86 0.00 0.00 18.85

TSE:4712 vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, KeyHolder'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.


KeyHolder Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry

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

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


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KeyHolder Gross Margin % Calculation

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

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

Gross Margin % (A: Dec. 2025 )=Gross Profit (A: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=6330.9 / 35630.349
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(35630.349 - 29299.408) / 35630.349
=17.77 %

KeyHolder'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 )
=1569.3 / 8327.164
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(8327.164 - 6757.9) / 8327.164
=18.85 %

* 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 18.85% mean?
KeyHolder (TSE:4712) has a Gross Margin % of 18.85% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on KeyHolder and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 17.17. Over the past decade, KeyHolder's Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.67 to 24.02. According to the industry distribution chart, KeyHolder ranks #753 out of 944 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 79.8%.
Is KeyHolder's Gross Margin % too high?
KeyHolder's current Gross Margin % of 18.85% is 10% above median its 10-year median of 17.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.67 to a high of 24.02. The Media - Diversified industry median Gross Margin % is 38.99. KeyHolder's value of 18.85% is 51.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KeyHolder ranks #753 out of 944 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, KeyHolder has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KeyHolder's Gross Margin % compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, KeyHolder ranks #753 out of 944 companies for Gross Margin %. This places KeyHolder in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 38.99. KeyHolder's value of 18.85% is 51.7% below this benchmark. Historically, KeyHolder's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.67 to 24.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.17 vs. the industry median of 38.99, KeyHolder 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Gross Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 38.99, based on 944 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. KeyHolder's current Gross Margin % of 18.85% is 51.7% 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 KeyHolder 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. KeyHolder's current Gross Margin % is 18.85%, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 17.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KeyHolder stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KeyHolder (TSE:4712) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円739.08, compared to a current price of 円735.00 — trading 0.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 18.85%, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 17.17 and 51.7% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 38.99. KeyHolder's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 KeyHolder (TSE:4712), the current Gross Margin % is 18.85% 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 KeyHolder (TSE:4712) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KeyHolder stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円735.00 is trading 0.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円739.08. GuruFocus considers KeyHolder to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4712:

  • Gross Margin %: 18.85% (10% above median its 10-year median of 17.17)
  • GF Value™: 円739.08 vs. price of 円735.00 (0.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 51.7% below the Media - Diversified median (#753 of 944)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4712 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


KeyHolder Business Description

Address 16-3 Higashi 3-chome, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 150-0011
KeyHolder Inc, through its subsidiaries is engaged in various businesses including advertising agency, casting, operation of the live music club, management, operation business and others. Its segments include: General Entertainment Business; Video Production Business; Video Production Business; and Logistics business.
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