HowtelevisionTSE:7064 -0.12%71 Gross Margin % is 75.82% as of Jan. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 78.21. GuruFocus rates TSE:7064 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,774.29 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,007 Business Services companies, Howtelevision ranks better than 87.79% on this metric.
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
Howtelevision had a gross margin of 75.82% for the quarter that ended in Jan. 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.
Howtelevision Gross Margin % Related Terms
Howtelevision Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Howtelevision'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:7064 vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Howtelevision'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.
Howtelevision Gross Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Howtelevision's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Howtelevision'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.
Howtelevision (TSE:7064) has a Gross Margin % of 75.82% as of Jan. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Howtelevision and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 78.21. Over the past decade, Howtelevision's Gross Margin % has ranged from 65.76 to 82.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Howtelevision ranks #123 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 12.2%.
Is Howtelevision's Gross Margin % too high?
Howtelevision's current Gross Margin % of 75.82% is near median its 10-year median of 78.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 65.76 to a high of 82.08. The Business Services industry median Gross Margin % is 34.50. Howtelevision's value of 75.82% is 119.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Howtelevision ranks #123 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Howtelevision has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Howtelevision's Gross Margin % compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Howtelevision ranks #123 out of 1007 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Howtelevision in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 34.50. Howtelevision's value of 75.82% is 119.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Howtelevision's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 65.76 to 82.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 78.21 vs. the industry median of 34.50, Howtelevision 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 Business Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Business Services companies is 34.50, based on 1,007 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. Howtelevision's current Gross Margin % of 75.82% is 119.8% 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 Howtelevision and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 34.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Howtelevision's current Gross Margin % is 75.82%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 78.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Howtelevision stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Howtelevision (TSE:7064) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,774.29, compared to a current price of 円855.00 — trading 51.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 75.82%, which is near median its 10-year median of 78.21 and 119.8% above the Business Services industry median of 34.50. Howtelevision's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Howtelevision (TSE:7064), the current Gross Margin % is 75.82% as of Jan. 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 Howtelevision (TSE:7064) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Howtelevision stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円855.00 is trading 51.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,774.29.
GuruFocus considers Howtelevision to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7064:
Gross Margin %: 75.82% (near median its 10-year median of 78.21)
GF Value™: 円1,774.29 vs. price of 円855.00 (51.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 119.8% above the Business Services median (#123 of 1007)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7064 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Howtelevision Inc is a Japanese-based company that offers a career platform for students. It offers a growth environment through internships and job-hunting activities. It generally provides a wealth of content, such as company information, recruitment information, such as internships and screenings, community functions where students can communicate, and job hunting columns.
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