DM Solutions CoTSE:6549 +1.48%83 Gross Margin % is 15.38% as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 17.32. GuruFocus rates TSE:6549 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of 円942.54 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 945 Media - Diversified companies, DM Solutions Co ranks worse than 82.33% on this metric.
DM Solutions Co Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -5%.
The historical rank and industry rank for DM Solutions Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:6549'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 15.54 Med: 17.32 Max: 21.64
Current: 15.54
During the past 11 years, the highestGross Margin % of DM Solutions Co was 21.64%. The lowest was 15.54%. And the median was 17.32%.
TSE:6549's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 82.33% of 945
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 38.99
vs TSE:6549: 15.54
DM Solutions Co had a gross margin of 15.38% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for DM Solutions Co was -5.00% per year.
DM Solutions Co (TSE:6549) 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
DM Solutions Co had a gross margin of 15.38% 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.
DM Solutions Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
DM Solutions Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DM Solutions 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.
TSE:6549 vs APP, OMC, TTD: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, DM Solutions 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.
DM Solutions Co Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, DM Solutions Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DM Solutions Co'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.
DM Solutions Co (TSE:6549) has a Gross Margin % of 15.38% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on DM Solutions Co and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 17.32. Over the past decade, DM Solutions Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 15.54 to 21.64. According to the industry distribution chart, DM Solutions Co ranks #778 out of 945 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 82.3%.
Is DM Solutions Co's Gross Margin % too high?
DM Solutions Co's current Gross Margin % of 15.38% is 11% below median its 10-year median of 17.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.54 to a high of 21.64. The Media - Diversified industry median Gross Margin % is 38.99. DM Solutions Co's value of 15.38% is 60.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DM Solutions Co ranks #778 out of 945 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, DM Solutions Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DM Solutions Co's Gross Margin % compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, DM Solutions Co ranks #778 out of 945 companies for Gross Margin %. This places DM Solutions Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 38.99. DM Solutions Co's value of 15.38% is 60.6% below this benchmark. Historically, DM Solutions Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 15.54 to 21.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.32 vs. the industry median of 38.99, DM Solutions 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 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. DM Solutions Co's current Gross Margin % of 15.38% is 60.6% 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 DM Solutions Co 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. DM Solutions Co's current Gross Margin % is 15.38%, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 17.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DM Solutions Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DM Solutions Co (TSE:6549) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円942.54, compared to a current price of 円1,100.00 — trading 16.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 15.38%, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 17.32 and 60.6% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 38.99. DM Solutions Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 7 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 DM Solutions Co (TSE:6549), the current Gross Margin % is 15.38% 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 DM Solutions Co (TSE:6549) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DM Solutions Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,100.00 is trading 16.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円942.54.
GuruFocus considers DM Solutions Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:6549:
Gross Margin %: 15.38% (11% below median its 10-year median of 17.32)
GF Value™: 円942.54 vs. price of 円1,100.00 (16.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 60.6% below the Media - Diversified median (#778 of 945)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6549 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
DM Solutions Co Ltd is a Japanese firm. It is a marketing company offering direct mailing services, search engine optimization, content marketing, and related services, logistics solutions, enclosed/bundled services, and graphic design and printing services. The Company has three reportable segments: sales service, internet business, and apparel business. The direct mail business covers everything from direct mail planning to design, printing, enclosing, sealing, and delivery. The Internet business includes SEO, listing, ad placement, website production, and internet marketing consulting, vertical media services, etc The apparel business is the sales of clothing and other products through the EC site of a subsidiary. The firm generates key revenue from Direct mail planning business.
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