Daiichikosho Co (TSE:7458) Gross Margin %: 33.37% (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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TSE:7458 Daiichikosho Co Ltd TSE:7458
82 GF Score
Price 円1,762.00
GF Value 円1,975.27
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Daiichikosho Co Gross Margin %?

Daiichikosho Co TSE:7458 +0.51% 82 Gross Margin % is 33.37% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 35.49. GuruFocus rates TSE:7458 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,975.27 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 789 Travel & Leisure companies, Daiichikosho Co ranks worse than 64.89% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Daiichikosho Co's Gross Profit for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円13,525 Mil. Daiichikosho Co's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円40,535 Mil. Therefore, Daiichikosho Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 33.37%.


The historical rank and industry rank for Daiichikosho Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:7458' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 28.12   Med: 35.49   Max: 38.79
Current: 34.48


During the past 13 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Daiichikosho Co was 38.79%. The lowest was 28.12%. And the median was 35.49%.

TSE:7458's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than
64.89% of 789 companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 43.52 vs TSE:7458: 34.48

Daiichikosho Co had a gross margin of 33.37% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Daiichikosho Co was 4.30% per year.


Daiichikosho Co  (TSE:7458) 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

Daiichikosho Co had a gross margin of 33.37% 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.


Daiichikosho Co Gross Margin % Related Terms


Daiichikosho Co Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Daiichikosho 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.

Daiichikosho Co Gross Margin % Chart

Daiichikosho Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Gross Margin %
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Daiichikosho Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Gross Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 33.79 34.92 34.05 35.52 33.37

TSE:7458 vs AS, HAS, LTH: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Leisure subindustry, Daiichikosho 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.


Daiichikosho Co Gross Margin % vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Daiichikosho Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Daiichikosho Co's Gross Margin % falls into.


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Daiichikosho Co Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue.

Daiichikosho Co's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Mar. 2026 )=Gross Profit (A: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (A: Mar. 2026 )
=56179 / 162950
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(162950 - 106771) / 162950
=34.48 %

Daiichikosho Co's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Gross Profit (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=13525 / 40535
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(40535 - 27010) / 40535
=33.37 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Gross Margin % →
What does a Gross Margin % of 33.37% mean?
Daiichikosho Co (TSE:7458) has a Gross Margin % of 33.37% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Daiichikosho Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 35.49. Over the past decade, Daiichikosho Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 28.12 to 38.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Daiichikosho Co ranks #512 out of 789 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 64.9%.
Is Daiichikosho Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Daiichikosho Co's current Gross Margin % of 33.37% is near median its 10-year median of 35.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 28.12 to a high of 38.79. The Travel & Leisure industry median Gross Margin % is 43.52. Daiichikosho Co's value of 33.37% is 23.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Daiichikosho Co ranks #512 out of 789 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Daiichikosho Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daiichikosho Co's Gross Margin % compare to AS and HAS?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Daiichikosho Co ranks #512 out of 789 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Daiichikosho Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 43.52. Daiichikosho Co's value of 33.37% is 23.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Daiichikosho Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 28.12 to 38.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 35.49 vs. the industry median of 43.52, Daiichikosho 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median Gross Margin % among Travel & Leisure companies is 43.52, based on 789 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. Daiichikosho Co's current Gross Margin % of 33.37% is 23.3% 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 Daiichikosho Co and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Gross Margin % is 43.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Daiichikosho Co's current Gross Margin % is 33.37%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 35.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Daiichikosho Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daiichikosho Co (TSE:7458) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,975.27, compared to a current price of 円1,762.00 — trading 10.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 33.37%, which is near median its 10-year median of 35.49 and 23.3% below the Travel & Leisure industry median of 43.52. Daiichikosho Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Daiichikosho Co (TSE:7458), the current Gross Margin % is 33.37% 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 Daiichikosho Co (TSE:7458) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daiichikosho Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,762.00 is trading 10.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,975.27. GuruFocus considers Daiichikosho Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7458:

  • Gross Margin %: 33.37% (near median its 10-year median of 35.49)
  • GF Value™: 円1,975.27 vs. price of 円1,762.00 (10.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 23.3% below the Travel & Leisure median (#512 of 789)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7458 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Daiichikosho Co Business Description

Address 5-5-26 Kita-shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 141-8701
Daiichikosho Co Ltd is a Japanese electronics company engaged. It is engaged in the manufacturing, sale, and leasing of karaoke software and equipment. The company businesses include Professional karaoke business; Karaoke/restaurant business; Record label business; Elder business; Franchise business; Parking business; BGM broadcasting business; and Web business.
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