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Japan Ecosystem CoTSE:9249 -0.12%77 Gross Margin % is 29.72% as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 27.54. GuruFocus rates TSE:9249 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,999.64 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 944 Media - Diversified companies, Japan Ecosystem Co ranks worse than 66.74% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Japan Ecosystem Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9249'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 24.93 Med: 27.54 Max: 29.08
Current: 27.66
During the past 7 years, the highestGross Margin % of Japan Ecosystem Co was 29.08%. The lowest was 24.93%. And the median was 27.54%.
TSE:9249's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 66.74% of 944
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 38.99
vs TSE:9249: 27.66
Japan Ecosystem Co had a gross margin of 29.72% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Japan Ecosystem Co was 0.90% per year.
Japan Ecosystem Co (TSE:9249) 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
Japan Ecosystem Co had a gross margin of 29.72% 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.
Japan Ecosystem Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Japan Ecosystem Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Japan Ecosystem 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:9249 vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, Japan Ecosystem 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.
Japan Ecosystem Co Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Japan Ecosystem Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Japan Ecosystem 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.
Japan Ecosystem Co (TSE:9249) has a Gross Margin % of 29.72% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Japan Ecosystem Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 27.54. Over the past decade, Japan Ecosystem Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.93 to 29.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Ecosystem Co ranks #630 out of 944 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 66.7%.
Is Japan Ecosystem Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Japan Ecosystem Co's current Gross Margin % of 29.72% is near median its 10-year median of 27.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 24.93 to a high of 29.08. The Media - Diversified industry median Gross Margin % is 38.99. Japan Ecosystem Co's value of 29.72% is 23.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Ecosystem Co ranks #630 out of 944 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Japan Ecosystem Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Ecosystem Co's Gross Margin % compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Japan Ecosystem Co ranks #630 out of 944 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Japan Ecosystem Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 38.99. Japan Ecosystem Co's value of 29.72% is 23.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Japan Ecosystem Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.93 to 29.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.54 vs. the industry median of 38.99, Japan Ecosystem 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. Japan Ecosystem Co's current Gross Margin % of 29.72% is 23.8% 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 Japan Ecosystem 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. Japan Ecosystem Co's current Gross Margin % is 29.72%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 27.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Ecosystem Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Ecosystem Co (TSE:9249) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,999.64, compared to a current price of 円1,643.00 — trading 17.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 29.72%, which is near median its 10-year median of 27.54 and 23.8% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 38.99. Japan Ecosystem Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Japan Ecosystem Co (TSE:9249), the current Gross Margin % is 29.72% 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 Japan Ecosystem Co (TSE:9249) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Ecosystem Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円1,643.00 is trading 17.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,999.64.
GuruFocus considers Japan Ecosystem Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9249:
Gross Margin %: 29.72% (near median its 10-year median of 27.54)
GF Value™: 円1,999.64 vs. price of 円1,643.00 (17.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 23.8% below the Media - Diversified median (#630 of 944)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9249 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Japan Ecosystem Co Ltd is engaged in the Environmental Business, Public Service Business, Transportation Infrastructure Business, and other businesses. Under the Environmental Business the company enhances the efficiency of wastewater purification; Public service business includes designs, production, sale, installation and maintenance of totalizator system in public competition stadiums; the Transportation Infrastructure Business focuses on engineering of highway such as structure inspection, maintenance of telecommunication facilities and traffic control; and other business includes the system maintenance business, business related to the provision of ICT solutions utilizing AI technology, and real estate brokerage, sales, leasing, and other real estate related businesses.
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