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TORICO CoTSE:7138 51 Gross Margin % is 39.99% as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 35.43. GuruFocus rates TSE:7138 with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of 円84.59 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 493 Interactive Media companies, TORICO Co ranks worse than 71.6% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. TORICO Co's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円334 Mil. TORICO Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円836 Mil. Therefore, TORICO Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 39.99%.
The historical rank and industry rank for TORICO Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:7138'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 33.92 Med: 35.43 Max: 40.63
Current: 40.63
During the past 7 years, the highestGross Margin % of TORICO Co was 40.63%. The lowest was 33.92%. And the median was 35.43%.
TSE:7138's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 71.6% of 493
companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 61.61
vs TSE:7138: 40.63
TORICO Co had a gross margin of 39.99% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for TORICO Co was 2.30% 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
TORICO Co had a gross margin of 39.99% 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.
TORICO Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
TORICO Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for TORICO 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:7138 vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, TORICO 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.
TORICO Co Gross Margin % vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, TORICO Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where TORICO 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.
TORICO Co (TSE:7138) has a Gross Margin % of 39.99% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on TORICO Co and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 35.43. Over the past decade, TORICO Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 33.92 to 40.63. According to the industry distribution chart, TORICO Co ranks #353 out of 493 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 71.6%.
Is TORICO Co's Gross Margin % too high?
TORICO Co's current Gross Margin % of 39.99% is 13% above median its 10-year median of 35.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 33.92 to a high of 40.63. The Interactive Media industry median Gross Margin % is 61.61. TORICO Co's value of 39.99% is 35.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, TORICO Co ranks #353 out of 493 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, TORICO Co has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does TORICO Co's Gross Margin % compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, TORICO Co ranks #353 out of 493 companies for Gross Margin %. This places TORICO Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 61.61. TORICO Co's value of 39.99% is 35.1% below this benchmark. Historically, TORICO Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 33.92 to 40.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 35.43 vs. the industry median of 61.61, TORICO 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 an Interactive Media company?
The median Gross Margin % among Interactive Media companies is 61.61, based on 493 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. TORICO Co's current Gross Margin % of 39.99% is 35.1% 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 TORICO Co and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Gross Margin % is 61.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. TORICO Co's current Gross Margin % is 39.99%, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 35.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is TORICO Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TORICO Co (TSE:7138) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円84.59, compared to a current price of 円199.00 — trading 135.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 39.99%, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 35.43 and 35.1% below the Interactive Media industry median of 61.61. TORICO Co's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 3 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 TORICO Co (TSE:7138), the current Gross Margin % is 39.99% 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 TORICO Co (TSE:7138) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TORICO Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円199.00 is trading 135.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円84.59.
GuruFocus considers TORICO Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7138:
Gross Margin %: 39.99% (13% above median its 10-year median of 35.43)
GF Value™: 円84.59 vs. price of 円199.00 (135.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 35.1% below the Interactive Media median (#353 of 493)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7138 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
TORICO Co Ltd is engaged in the operation of Comic EC MANGAZENKAN.COM and planning, development, marketing, and sales of Manga/Japanese animation goods and various Manga-based services.
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