C Channel (TSE:7691) Gross Margin %: 51.78% (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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TSE:7691 C Channel Corp TSE:7691
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What is C Channel Gross Margin %?

C Channel TSE:7691 12 Gross Margin % is 51.78% as of Mar. 2026, which is 0% above its 10-year median of 51.76. GuruFocus rates TSE:7691 with a GF Score™ of 12/100 and a GF Value™ of 円206.54. The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. C Channel's Gross Profit for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円600 Mil. C Channel's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,159 Mil. Therefore, C Channel's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 51.78%.


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

TSE:7691' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 42.95   Med: 51.76   Max: 52.63
Current: 52.33


During the past 9 years, the highest Gross Margin % of C Channel was 52.63%. The lowest was 42.95%. And the median was 51.76%.

TSE:7691's Gross Margin % is not ranked
in the Interactive Media industry.
Industry Median: 62.67 vs TSE:7691: 52.33

C Channel had a gross margin of 51.78% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for C Channel was 0.30% per year.


C Channel  (TSE:7691) 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

C Channel had a gross margin of 51.78% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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.


C Channel Gross Margin % Related Terms


C Channel Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for C Channel'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.

C Channel Gross Margin % Chart

C Channel Annual Data
Trend Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Gross Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 52.50 52.00 51.76 52.63 52.33

C Channel Semi-Annual Data
Mar18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 51.27 53.85 51.37 52.93 51.78

TSE:7691 vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, C Channel'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.


C Channel Gross Margin % vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, C Channel's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where C Channel's Gross Margin % falls into.


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C Channel Gross Margin % Calculation

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

C Channel'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 )
=1174.7 / 2244.74
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(2244.74 - 1070.002) / 2244.74
=52.33 %

C Channel'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 )
=599.9 / 1158.575
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(1158.575 - 558.693) / 1158.575
=51.78 %

* 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.

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What does a Gross Margin % of 51.78% mean?
C Channel (TSE:7691) has a Gross Margin % of 51.78% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on C Channel and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 51.76. Over the past decade, C Channel's Gross Margin % has ranged from 42.95 to 52.63.
Is C Channel's Gross Margin % too high?
C Channel's current Gross Margin % of 51.78% is near median its 10-year median of 51.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 42.95 to a high of 52.63. The Interactive Media industry median Gross Margin % is 62.67. C Channel's value of 51.78% is 17.4% below this industry median. Overall, C Channel has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does C Channel's Gross Margin % compare to GOOGL and META?
C Channel's Gross Margin % of 51.78% can be compared against companies in the Interactive Media industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 62.67. C Channel's value of 51.78% is 17.4% below this benchmark. Historically, C Channel's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 42.95 to 52.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 51.76 vs. the industry median of 62.67, C Channel 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 62.67, based on 498 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. C Channel's current Gross Margin % of 51.78% is 17.4% 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 C Channel and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Gross Margin % is 62.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. C Channel's current Gross Margin % is 51.78%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 51.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is C Channel stock overvalued right now?
C Channel (TSE:7691) has a current Gross Margin % of 51.78%. The stock's GF Value™ is 円206.54, compared to a current price of 円30.00 — trading 85.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 51.78%, which is near median its 10-year median of 51.76 and 17.4% below the Interactive Media industry median of 62.67. C Channel's overall GF Score™ is 12/100 with 10 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 C Channel (TSE:7691), the current Gross Margin % is 51.78% 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 C Channel (TSE:7691) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, C Channel stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円30.00 is trading 85.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円206.54.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7691:

  • Gross Margin %: 51.78% (near median its 10-year median of 51.76)
  • GF Value™: 円206.54 vs. price of 円30.00 (85.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 12/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 17.4% below the Interactive Media median

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7691 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


C Channel Business Description

Address 1-4-1, Sanda, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 108-0073
C Channel Corp is a video media provider for women that delivers high quality contents. The company delivers videos related to fashion, lifestyle, food, among others.
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