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The historical rank and industry rank for W Tokyo's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9159'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 26.47 Med: 38.32 Max: 44.15
Current: 34.34
During the past 5 years, the highestGross Margin % of W Tokyo was 44.15%. The lowest was 26.47%. And the median was 38.32%.
TSE:9159's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 57.7% of 941
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 38.99
vs TSE:9159: 34.34
W Tokyo had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for W Tokyo was 0.00% per year.
W Tokyo (TSE:9159) 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
W Tokyo had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable 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.
W Tokyo Gross Margin % Related Terms
W Tokyo Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for W Tokyo'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:9159 vs APP, OMC, TTD: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, W Tokyo'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.
W Tokyo Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, W Tokyo's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where W Tokyo'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.
W Tokyo (TSE:9159) has a Gross Margin % of 0.00% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on W Tokyo and its competitors. Over the past decade, W Tokyo's Gross Margin % has ranged from 26.47 to 44.15. According to the industry distribution chart, W Tokyo ranks #543 out of 941 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 57.7%.
Is W Tokyo's Gross Margin % too high?
W Tokyo's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 26.47 to a high of 44.15. Based on the distribution chart, W Tokyo ranks #543 out of 941 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, W Tokyo has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does W Tokyo's Gross Margin % compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, W Tokyo ranks #543 out of 941 companies for Gross Margin %. This places W Tokyo in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 38.99. Historically, W Tokyo's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 26.47 to 44.15 over the past decade. 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 941 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. 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 W Tokyo 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. W Tokyo's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is W Tokyo stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, W Tokyo (TSE:9159) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,931.12, compared to a current price of 円1,870.00 — trading 3.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. W Tokyo's overall GF Score™ is 60/100. 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 W Tokyo (TSE:9159), the current Gross Margin % is 0.00% as of Dec. 2025. 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 W Tokyo (TSE:9159) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, W Tokyo stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円1,870.00 is trading 3.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,931.12.
GuruFocus considers W Tokyo to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9159:
Gross Margin %: 0.00%
GF Value™: 円1,931.12 vs. price of 円1,870.00 (3.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9159 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
W Tokyo Inc is a branding and content production company that continues to create added value by making use of its production know-how, which has grown the Tokyo Girls Collection into Japan's greatest platform. The company's services include the TGC production area, the Content production and branding area, and the Digital advertising area. The company's brands include TOKYO GIRLS COLLECTION, Girls Walker, VIRTUAL TGC, TGC AUDITION, TGC SCHOOL, TGC Teen, TGC CAMPUS, and others.
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