WowowTSE:4839 +0.10%64 Gross Margin % is 27.01% as of Mar. 2026, which is 30% below its 10-year median of 38.40. GuruFocus rates TSE:4839 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,130.62 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 945 Media - Diversified companies, Wowow ranks worse than 64.13% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Wowow's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円10,686 Mil. Wowow's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円39,558 Mil. Therefore, Wowow's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 27.01%.
Warning Sign:
Wowow Inc gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -6.6%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Wowow's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4839'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 29.49 Med: 38.4 Max: 45.7
Current: 29.49
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Wowow was 45.70%. The lowest was 29.49%. And the median was 38.40%.
TSE:4839's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 64.13% of 945
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 38.99
vs TSE:4839: 29.49
Wowow had a gross margin of 27.01% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Wowow was -6.60% per year.
Wowow (TSE:4839) 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
Wowow had a gross margin of 27.01% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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.
Wowow Gross Margin % Related Terms
Wowow Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Wowow'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.
For the Broadcasting subindustry, Wowow'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.
Wowow Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Wowow's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Wowow'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.
Wowow (TSE:4839) has a Gross Margin % of 27.01% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Wowow and its competitors. This is 30% below median its historical median of 38.40. Over the past decade, Wowow's Gross Margin % has ranged from 29.49 to 45.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Wowow ranks #606 out of 945 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 64.1%.
Is Wowow's Gross Margin % too high?
Wowow's current Gross Margin % of 27.01% is 30% below median its 10-year median of 38.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 29.49 to a high of 45.70. The Media - Diversified industry median Gross Margin % is 38.99. Wowow's value of 27.01% is 30.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wowow ranks #606 out of 945 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Wowow has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wowow's Gross Margin % compare to NXST?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Wowow ranks #606 out of 945 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Wowow in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 38.99. Wowow's value of 27.01% is 30.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Wowow's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 29.49 to 45.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 38.40 vs. the industry median of 38.99, Wowow 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 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. Wowow's current Gross Margin % of 27.01% is 30.7% 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 Wowow 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. Wowow's current Gross Margin % is 27.01%, which is 30% below median its own 10-year median of 38.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wowow stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wowow (TSE:4839) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,130.62, compared to a current price of 円1,001.00 — trading 11.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 27.01%, which is 30% below median its 10-year median of 38.40 and 30.7% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 38.99. Wowow's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Wowow (TSE:4839), the current Gross Margin % is 27.01% 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 Wowow (TSE:4839) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wowow stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円1,001.00 is trading 11.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,130.62.
GuruFocus considers Wowow to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4839:
Gross Margin %: 27.01% (30% below median its 10-year median of 38.40)
GF Value™: 円1,130.62 vs. price of 円1,001.00 (11.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 30.7% below the Media - Diversified median (#606 of 945)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4839 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Wowow Inc is a broadcasting station operator based in Japan. The company operates its business through two segments namely Broadcast segment and Telemarketing segment through which it provides services through cable TV, communication satellite broadcasting and Internet Protocol television, based on producing and procuring programs and conducting TV broadcasting at a fee charged by broadcasting satellite. It also offers free program distribution service for TV members only and provides digital marketing support on the web, e-mail, mail order, and travel, event planning, and operation.
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