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HopeTSE:6195 -3.65%55 Gross Margin % is 69.65% as of Mar. 2026, which is 95% above its 10-year median of 35.64. GuruFocus rates TSE:6195 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of 円325.52 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 941 Media - Diversified companies, Hope ranks better than 78.53% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Hope's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,447 Mil. Hope's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円2,077 Mil. Therefore, Hope's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 69.65%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hope's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:6195'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -16.88 Med: 35.64 Max: 65.78
Current: 65.78
During the past 11 years, the highestGross Margin % of Hope was 65.78%. The lowest was -16.88%. And the median was 35.64%.
TSE:6195's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 78.53% of 941
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 38.99
vs TSE:6195: 65.78
Hope had a gross margin of 69.65% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Hope was 0.00% per year.
Hope (TSE:6195) 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
Hope had a gross margin of 69.65% 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.
Hope Gross Margin % Related Terms
Hope Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hope'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:6195 vs APP, OMC, TTD: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Hope'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.
Hope Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Hope's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hope'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.
Hope (TSE:6195) has a Gross Margin % of 69.65% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Hope and its competitors. This is 95% above median its historical median of 35.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Hope ranks #202 out of 941 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 21.5%.
Is Hope's Gross Margin % too high?
Hope's current Gross Margin % of 69.65% is 95% above median its 10-year median of 35.64. The Media - Diversified industry median Gross Margin % is 38.99. Hope's value of 69.65% is 78.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hope ranks #202 out of 941 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hope has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hope's Gross Margin % compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Hope ranks #202 out of 941 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Hope in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 38.99. Hope's value of 69.65% is 78.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 35.64 vs. the industry median of 38.99, Hope 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 38.99, based on 941 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. Hope's current Gross Margin % of 69.65% is 78.6% 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 Hope 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. Hope's current Gross Margin % is 69.65%, which is 95% above median its own 10-year median of 35.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hope stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hope (TSE:6195) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円325.52, compared to a current price of 円211.00 — trading 35.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 69.65%, which is 95% above median its 10-year median of 35.64 and 78.6% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 38.99. Hope's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Hope (TSE:6195), the current Gross Margin % is 69.65% 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 Hope (TSE:6195) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hope stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円211.00 is trading 35.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円325.52.
GuruFocus considers Hope to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TSE:6195:
Gross Margin %: 69.65% (95% above median its 10-year median of 35.64)
GF Value™: 円325.52 vs. price of 円211.00 (35.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 78.6% above the Media - Diversified median (#202 of 941)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6195 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hope Inc provides services specialized for local governments to secure financial resources and reduce expenses. The company, along with its subsidiaries, operates in the following reportable segments; Advertising Business, Jichitai Works Business, and Others. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Advertising business, which involves purchasing advertising space on various media such as websites, newsletters, tax notices, etc., owned by local governments through bidding and selling it to private companies (smart resource services), collaborating with local governments to publish information booklets for residents (smart creation services), and offering financial resources consulting to local governments.
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