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PIALATSE:7044 65 Gross Margin % is 17.11% as of Jun. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 17.26. GuruFocus rates TSE:7044 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of 円537.40 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 945 Media - Diversified companies, PIALA ranks worse than 80.95% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. PIALA's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 円798 Mil. PIALA's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 円4,665 Mil. Therefore, PIALA's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 17.11%.
Warning Sign:
PIALA Inc gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.8%.
The historical rank and industry rank for PIALA's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:7044'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 15.36 Med: 17.26 Max: 20.22
Current: 16.88
During the past 10 years, the highestGross Margin % of PIALA was 20.22%. The lowest was 15.36%. And the median was 17.26%.
TSE:7044's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 80.95% of 945
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 39.27
vs TSE:7044: 16.88
PIALA had a gross margin of 17.11% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for PIALA was -1.80% 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
PIALA had a gross margin of 17.11% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 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.
PIALA Gross Margin % Related Terms
PIALA Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PIALA'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:7044 vs APP, OMC, TTD: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, PIALA'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.
PIALA Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, PIALA's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PIALA'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.
PIALA (TSE:7044) has a Gross Margin % of 17.11% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on PIALA and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 17.26. Over the past decade, PIALA's Gross Margin % has ranged from 15.36 to 20.22. According to the industry distribution chart, PIALA ranks #765 out of 945 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 81%.
Is PIALA's Gross Margin % too high?
PIALA's current Gross Margin % of 17.11% is near median its 10-year median of 17.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.36 to a high of 20.22. The Media - Diversified industry median Gross Margin % is 39.27. PIALA's value of 17.11% is 56.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PIALA ranks #765 out of 945 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, PIALA has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PIALA's Gross Margin % compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, PIALA ranks #765 out of 945 companies for Gross Margin %. This places PIALA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 39.27. PIALA's value of 17.11% is 56.4% below this benchmark. Historically, PIALA's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 15.36 to 20.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.26 vs. the industry median of 39.27, PIALA 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 39.27, 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. PIALA's current Gross Margin % of 17.11% is 56.4% 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 PIALA and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Gross Margin % is 39.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PIALA's current Gross Margin % is 17.11%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 17.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PIALA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PIALA (TSE:7044) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円537.40, compared to a current price of 円505.00 — trading 6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 17.11%, which is near median its 10-year median of 17.26 and 56.4% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 39.27. PIALA's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 PIALA (TSE:7044), the current Gross Margin % is 17.11% as of Jun. 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 PIALA (TSE:7044) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PIALA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円505.00 is trading 6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円537.40.
GuruFocus considers PIALA to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7044:
Gross Margin %: 17.11% (near median its 10-year median of 17.26)
GF Value™: 円537.40 vs. price of 円505.00 (6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 56.4% below the Media - Diversified median (#765 of 945)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7044 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PIALA Inc provides marketing automation solutions to clients. It develops various services as a general support for its clients, such as solutions for real/web media, big data analysis, and consultation. It offers marketing, event, system/apps development, design, and other services.
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