Takeda IP Holdings CoTSE:7875 +2.47%67 Gross Margin % is 21.85% as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 19.58. GuruFocus rates TSE:7875 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of 円543.00 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 944 Media - Diversified companies, Takeda IP Holdings Co ranks worse than 74.79% on this metric.
TSE:7875's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 74.79% of 944
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 38.99
vs TSE:7875: 21.74
Takeda IP Holdings Co had a gross margin of 21.85% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Takeda IP Holdings Co was 2.20% per year.
Takeda IP Holdings Co (TSE:7875) 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
Takeda IP Holdings Co had a gross margin of 21.85% 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.
Takeda IP Holdings Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Takeda IP Holdings Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Takeda IP Holdings 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.
For the Publishing subindustry, Takeda IP Holdings 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.
Takeda IP Holdings Co Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Takeda IP Holdings Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Takeda IP Holdings 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.
Takeda IP Holdings Co (TSE:7875) has a Gross Margin % of 21.85% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Takeda IP Holdings Co and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 19.58. Over the past decade, Takeda IP Holdings Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.07 to 21.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Takeda IP Holdings Co ranks #706 out of 944 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 74.8%.
Is Takeda IP Holdings Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Takeda IP Holdings Co's current Gross Margin % of 21.85% is 12% above median its 10-year median of 19.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.07 to a high of 21.74. The Media - Diversified industry median Gross Margin % is 38.99. Takeda IP Holdings Co's value of 21.85% is 44% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Takeda IP Holdings Co ranks #706 out of 944 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Takeda IP Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Takeda IP Holdings Co's Gross Margin % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Takeda IP Holdings Co ranks #706 out of 944 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Takeda IP Holdings Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 38.99. Takeda IP Holdings Co's value of 21.85% is 44% below this benchmark. Historically, Takeda IP Holdings Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.07 to 21.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.58 vs. the industry median of 38.99, Takeda IP Holdings 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Gross Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 38.99, based on 944 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. Takeda IP Holdings Co's current Gross Margin % of 21.85% is 44% 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 Takeda IP Holdings Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Gross Margin % is 38.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Takeda IP Holdings Co's current Gross Margin % is 21.85%, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 19.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Takeda IP Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Takeda IP Holdings Co (TSE:7875) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円543.00, compared to a current price of 円870.00 — trading 60.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 21.85%, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 19.58 and 44% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 38.99. Takeda IP Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 8 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 Takeda IP Holdings Co (TSE:7875), the current Gross Margin % is 21.85% 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 Takeda IP Holdings Co (TSE:7875) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Takeda IP Holdings Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円870.00 is trading 60.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円543.00.
GuruFocus considers Takeda IP Holdings Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7875:
Gross Margin %: 21.85% (12% above median its 10-year median of 19.58)
GF Value™: 円543.00 vs. price of 円870.00 (60.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 44% below the Media - Diversified median (#706 of 944)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7875 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Takeda IP Holdings Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engages in planning, design, and printing for commercial-use and publication-use printed materials, including catalogs, brochures, printed artwork, and books.
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