CS-C CoTSE:9258 -0.66%62 Gross Margin % is 54.14% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 55.97. GuruFocus rates TSE:9258 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of 円525.24 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 945 Media - Diversified companies, CS-C Co ranks better than 71.01% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. CS-C Co's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円991 Mil. CS-C Co's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,830 Mil. Therefore, CS-C Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 54.14%.
The historical rank and industry rank for CS-C Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9258'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 32.69 Med: 55.97 Max: 68.58
Current: 55.22
During the past 7 years, the highestGross Margin % of CS-C Co was 68.58%. The lowest was 32.69%. And the median was 55.97%.
TSE:9258's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 71.01% of 945
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 38.92
vs TSE:9258: 55.22
CS-C Co had a gross margin of 54.14% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for CS-C Co was 8.10% per year.
CS-C Co (TSE:9258) 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
CS-C Co had a gross margin of 54.14% 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.
CS-C Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
CS-C Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CS-C 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:9258 vs APP, OMC, TTD: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, CS-C 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.
CS-C Co Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, CS-C Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CS-C 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.
CS-C Co (TSE:9258) has a Gross Margin % of 54.14% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on CS-C Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 55.97. Over the past decade, CS-C Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 32.69 to 68.58. According to the industry distribution chart, CS-C Co ranks #274 out of 945 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 29%.
Is CS-C Co's Gross Margin % too high?
CS-C Co's current Gross Margin % of 54.14% is near median its 10-year median of 55.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 32.69 to a high of 68.58. The Media - Diversified industry median Gross Margin % is 38.92. CS-C Co's value of 54.14% is 39.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CS-C Co ranks #274 out of 945 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, CS-C Co has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CS-C Co's Gross Margin % compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, CS-C Co ranks #274 out of 945 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts CS-C Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 38.92. CS-C Co's value of 54.14% is 39.1% above this benchmark. Historically, CS-C Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 32.69 to 68.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 55.97 vs. the industry median of 38.92, CS-C Co has consistently been above 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 38.92, based on 945 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. CS-C Co's current Gross Margin % of 54.14% is 39.1% above 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 CS-C Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Gross Margin % is 38.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CS-C Co's current Gross Margin % is 54.14%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 55.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CS-C Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CS-C Co (TSE:9258) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円525.24, compared to a current price of 円301.00 — trading 42.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 54.14%, which is near median its 10-year median of 55.97 and 39.1% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 38.92. CS-C Co's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 5 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 CS-C Co (TSE:9258), the current Gross Margin % is 54.14% 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 CS-C Co (TSE:9258) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CS-C Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円301.00 is trading 42.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円525.24.
GuruFocus considers CS-C Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9258:
Gross Margin %: 54.14% (near median its 10-year median of 55.97)
GF Value™: 円525.24 vs. price of 円301.00 (42.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 39.1% above the Media - Diversified median (#274 of 945)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9258 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CS-C Co Ltd is engaged in providing digital marketing solutions that include C-mo Analytics, C-mo Planning, C-mo Owned media, C-mo Edit, and C-mo Ad, among others.
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