TOW Co (TSE:4767) Gross Margin %: 13.44% (As of Mar. 2026) — 18% Below Median

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TSE:4767 TOW Co Ltd TSE:4767
79 GF Score
Price 円395.00
GF Value 円394.00
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is TOW Co Gross Margin %?

TOW Co TSE:4767 +0.51% 79 Gross Margin % is 13.44% as of Mar. 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 16.45. GuruFocus rates TSE:4767 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of 円394.00 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 945 Media - Diversified companies, TOW Co ranks worse than 80.42% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. TOW Co's Gross Profit for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円483 Mil. TOW Co's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円3,592 Mil. Therefore, TOW Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 13.44%.


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

TSE:4767' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.05   Med: 16.45   Max: 17.9
Current: 17.6


During the past 13 years, the highest Gross Margin % of TOW Co was 17.90%. The lowest was 12.05%. And the median was 16.45%.

TSE:4767's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than
80.42% of 945 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 39.25 vs TSE:4767: 17.60

TOW Co had a gross margin of 13.44% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage

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


TOW Co  (TSE:4767) 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

TOW Co had a gross margin of 13.44% 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.


TOW Co Gross Margin % Related Terms


TOW Co Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for TOW 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.

TOW Co Gross Margin % Chart

TOW Co Annual Data
Trend Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25 Jun26
Gross Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 15.57 16.14 16.79 17.90 17.60

TOW Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 20.59 14.90 19.81 13.44 20.35

TSE:4767 vs APP, OMC, TTD: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, TOW 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.


TOW Co Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry

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

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


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TOW Co Gross Margin % Calculation

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

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

Gross Margin % (A: Jun. 2026 )=Gross Profit (A: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue (A: Jun. 2026 )
=3287.7 / 18682.892
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(18682.892 - 15395.224) / 18682.892
=17.60 %

TOW 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 )
=482.7 / 3592.491
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(3592.491 - 3109.837) / 3592.491
=13.44 %

* 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 13.44% mean?
TOW Co (TSE:4767) has a Gross Margin % of 13.44% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on TOW Co and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 16.45. Over the past decade, TOW Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 12.05 to 17.90. According to the industry distribution chart, TOW Co ranks #760 out of 945 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 80.4%.
Is TOW Co's Gross Margin % too high?
TOW Co's current Gross Margin % of 13.44% is 18% below median its 10-year median of 16.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.05 to a high of 17.90. The Media - Diversified industry median Gross Margin % is 39.25. TOW Co's value of 13.44% is 65.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, TOW Co ranks #760 out of 945 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, TOW 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 TOW Co's Gross Margin % compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, TOW Co ranks #760 out of 945 companies for Gross Margin %. This places TOW Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 39.25. TOW Co's value of 13.44% is 65.8% below this benchmark. Historically, TOW Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 12.05 to 17.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.45 vs. the industry median of 39.25, TOW 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 a Media - Diversified company?
The median Gross Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 39.25, 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. TOW Co's current Gross Margin % of 13.44% is 65.8% 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 TOW Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Gross Margin % is 39.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. TOW Co's current Gross Margin % is 13.44%, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 16.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is TOW Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TOW Co (TSE:4767) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円394.00, compared to a current price of 円395.00 — trading 0.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 13.44%, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 16.45 and 65.8% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 39.25. TOW Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 2 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 TOW Co (TSE:4767), the current Gross Margin % is 13.44% 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 TOW Co (TSE:4767) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TOW Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円395.00 is trading 0.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円394.00. GuruFocus considers TOW Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4767:

  • Gross Margin %: 13.44% (18% below median its 10-year median of 16.45)
  • GF Value™: 円394.00 vs. price of 円395.00 (0.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 65.8% below the Media - Diversified median (#760 of 945)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4767 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


TOW Co Business Description

Address Chome No. 3 No. 13 Hulic Kamiyacho building 3 Floor, Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 105-0001
TOW Co Ltd is a Japan-based company mainly engaged in the management, production, and planning of events. It also provides promotions and public relation services to the companies. The company has operations in Japan and overseas.
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