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FinesTSE:5125 -0.42%71 Gross Margin % is 79.74% as of Mar. 2026, which is 0% above its 10-year median of 79.73. GuruFocus rates TSE:5125 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of 円566.42 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 946 Media - Diversified companies, Fines ranks better than 86.47% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Fines's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円444 Mil. Fines's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円557 Mil. Therefore, Fines's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 79.74%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Fines's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:5125'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 74.93 Med: 79.73 Max: 83.73
Current: 79.06
During the past 7 years, the highestGross Margin % of Fines was 83.73%. The lowest was 74.93%. And the median was 79.73%.
TSE:5125's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 86.47% of 946
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 39.295
vs TSE:5125: 79.06
Fines had a gross margin of 79.74% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Fines was 0.00% per year.
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
Fines had a gross margin of 79.74% 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.
Fines Gross Margin % Related Terms
Fines Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Fines'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.
TSE:5125 vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, Fines'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.
Fines Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Fines's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fines'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.
Fines (TSE:5125) has a Gross Margin % of 79.74% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Fines and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 79.73. Over the past decade, Fines' Gross Margin % has ranged from 74.93 to 83.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Fines ranks #128 out of 946 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 13.5%.
Is Fines' Gross Margin % too high?
Fines' current Gross Margin % of 79.74% is near median its 10-year median of 79.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 74.93 to a high of 83.73. The Media - Diversified industry median Gross Margin % is 39.30. Fines' value of 79.74% is 102.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fines ranks #128 out of 946 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Fines has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fines' Gross Margin % compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Fines ranks #128 out of 946 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Fines in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 39.30. Fines' value of 79.74% is 102.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Fines' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 74.93 to 83.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 79.73 vs. the industry median of 39.30, Fines has consistently been above 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 39.30, based on 946 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. Fines's current Gross Margin % of 79.74% is 102.9% above 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 Fines and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Gross Margin % is 39.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fines's current Gross Margin % is 79.74%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 79.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fines stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fines (TSE:5125) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円566.42, compared to a current price of 円470.00 — trading 17% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 79.74%, which is near median its 10-year median of 79.73 and 102.9% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 39.30. Fines' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 5 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 Fines (TSE:5125), the current Gross Margin % is 79.74% 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 Fines (TSE:5125) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fines stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円470.00 is trading 17% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円566.42.
GuruFocus considers Fines to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:5125:
Gross Margin %: 79.74% (near median its 10-year median of 79.73)
GF Value™: 円566.42 vs. price of 円470.00 (17% below fair value)
Industry Position: 102.9% above the Media - Diversified median (#128 of 946)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5125 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fines Inc is a digital transformation (DX) solutions company focused on supporting small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in Japan. Its core Video Cloud business delivers services including a video analytics platform, reskilling training, marketing data management tools, DX consulting, security solutions, and others.
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