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AsteriskTSE:6522 +1.45%46 Gross Margin % is 45.51% as of May. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 45.15. GuruFocus rates TSE:6522 with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of 円416.62 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,452 Hardware companies, Asterisk ranks better than 77.49% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Asterisk's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was 円193 Mil. Asterisk's Revenue for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was 円424 Mil. Therefore, Asterisk's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 45.51%.
Warning Sign:
Asterisk Inc gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -6.7%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Asterisk's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:6522'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 32.17 Med: 45.15 Max: 48.76
Current: 40.86
During the past 7 years, the highestGross Margin % of Asterisk was 48.76%. The lowest was 32.17%. And the median was 45.15%.
TSE:6522's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 77.49% of 2452
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 24.92
vs TSE:6522: 40.86
Asterisk had a gross margin of 45.51% for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Asterisk was -6.70% 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
Asterisk had a gross margin of 45.51% for the quarter that ended in May. 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.
Asterisk Gross Margin % Related Terms
Asterisk Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Asterisk'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:6522 vs CSCO, MSI, LITE: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Asterisk'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.
Asterisk Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Asterisk's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Asterisk'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.
Asterisk (TSE:6522) has a Gross Margin % of 45.51% as of May. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Asterisk and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 45.15. Over the past decade, Asterisk's Gross Margin % has ranged from 32.17 to 48.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Asterisk ranks #552 out of 2452 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 22.5%.
Is Asterisk's Gross Margin % too high?
Asterisk's current Gross Margin % of 45.51% is near median its 10-year median of 45.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 32.17 to a high of 48.76. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.92. Asterisk's value of 45.51% is 82.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Asterisk ranks #552 out of 2452 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Asterisk has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Asterisk's Gross Margin % compare to CSCO and MSI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Asterisk ranks #552 out of 2452 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Asterisk in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.92. Asterisk's value of 45.51% is 82.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Asterisk's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 32.17 to 48.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 45.15 vs. the industry median of 24.92, Asterisk 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 Hardware company?
The median Gross Margin % among Hardware companies is 24.92, based on 2,452 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. Asterisk's current Gross Margin % of 45.51% is 82.6% 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 Asterisk and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Asterisk's current Gross Margin % is 45.51%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 45.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Asterisk stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asterisk (TSE:6522) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円416.62, compared to a current price of 円1,400.00 — trading 236% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 45.51%, which is near median its 10-year median of 45.15 and 82.6% above the Hardware industry median of 24.92. Asterisk's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 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 Asterisk (TSE:6522), the current Gross Margin % is 45.51% as of May. 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 Asterisk (TSE:6522) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asterisk stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,400.00 is trading 236% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円416.62.
GuruFocus considers Asterisk to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:6522:
Gross Margin %: 45.51% (near median its 10-year median of 45.15)
GF Value™: 円416.62 vs. price of 円1,400.00 (236% above fair value)
Industry Position: 82.6% above the Hardware median (#552 of 2452)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6522 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Asterisk Inc is predominantly engaged in the manufacturing, development, and sales of RFID readers and barcode scanners that utilize mobile smartphones, as well as the development and sales of management systems that utilize image recognition technologies. The company's reportable segments are AsReader Business, System Integration Business, and Rental Business. The majority of its revenue is generated from the AsReader Business, which develops and sells hardware and software products and offers services that utilize its proprietary image recognition and AI technologies. The various products offered under this segment include barcode readers, RFID readers, image recognition products, wireless communication and infrared products, and others under the brand name AsReader (Asterisk Reader).
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