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Media Links CoTSE:6659 47 Gross Margin % is 30.88% as of Mar. 2026, which is 46% below its 10-year median of 57.36. GuruFocus rates TSE:6659 with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of 円26.43 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,683 Software companies, Media Links Co ranks better than 55.5% on this metric.
Media Links Co Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -4.2%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Media Links Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:6659'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 45.07 Med: 57.36 Max: 62.86
Current: 45.07
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Media Links Co was 62.86%. The lowest was 45.07%. And the median was 57.36%.
TSE:6659's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 55.5% of 2683
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 40.47
vs TSE:6659: 45.07
Media Links Co had a gross margin of 30.88% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Media Links Co was -4.20% per year.
Media Links Co (TSE:6659) 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
Media Links Co had a gross margin of 30.88% 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.
Media Links Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Media Links Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Media Links 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:6659 vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Media Links 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.
Media Links Co Gross Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Media Links Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Media Links 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.
Media Links Co (TSE:6659) has a Gross Margin % of 30.88% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Media Links Co and its competitors. This is 46% below median its historical median of 57.36. Over the past decade, Media Links Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 45.07 to 62.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Media Links Co ranks #1194 out of 2683 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 44.5%.
Is Media Links Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Media Links Co's current Gross Margin % of 30.88% is 46% below median its 10-year median of 57.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 45.07 to a high of 62.86. The Software industry median Gross Margin % is 40.47. Media Links Co's value of 30.88% is 23.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Media Links Co ranks #1194 out of 2683 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Media Links Co has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Media Links Co's Gross Margin % compare to MSFT and ORCL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Media Links Co ranks #1194 out of 2683 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Media Links Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.47. Media Links Co's value of 30.88% is 23.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Media Links Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 45.07 to 62.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 57.36 vs. the industry median of 40.47, Media Links 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 Software company?
The median Gross Margin % among Software companies is 40.47, based on 2,683 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. Media Links Co's current Gross Margin % of 30.88% is 23.7% 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 Media Links Co and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Gross Margin % is 40.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Media Links Co's current Gross Margin % is 30.88%, which is 46% below median its own 10-year median of 57.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Media Links Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Media Links Co (TSE:6659) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円26.43, compared to a current price of 円55.00 — trading 108.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 30.88%, which is 46% below median its 10-year median of 57.36 and 23.7% below the Software industry median of 40.47. Media Links Co's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 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 Media Links Co (TSE:6659), the current Gross Margin % is 30.88% 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 Media Links Co (TSE:6659) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Media Links Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円55.00 is trading 108.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円26.43.
GuruFocus considers Media Links Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:6659:
Gross Margin %: 30.88% (46% below median its 10-year median of 57.36)
GF Value™: 円26.43 vs. price of 円55.00 (108.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 23.7% below the Software median (#1194 of 2683)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6659 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Media Links Co Ltd designs, constructs, manufactures and sale video, audio and communications equipment. Its products include network management software, internet protocol network, media transmission solution over and internet protocol video router and switch systems.
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