Nippon BS BroadcastingTSE:9414 +0.77%64 Gross Margin % is 45.68% as of Feb. 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 51.56. GuruFocus rates TSE:9414 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of 円862.15 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 945 Media - Diversified companies, Nippon BS Broadcasting ranks better than 60.21% on this metric.
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
Nippon BS Broadcasting had a gross margin of 45.68% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 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.
Nippon BS Broadcasting Gross Margin % Related Terms
Nippon BS Broadcasting Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nippon BS Broadcasting'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 Broadcasting subindustry, Nippon BS Broadcasting'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.
Nippon BS Broadcasting Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Nippon BS Broadcasting's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nippon BS Broadcasting'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.
Nippon BS Broadcasting (TSE:9414) has a Gross Margin % of 45.68% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Nippon BS Broadcasting and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 51.56. Over the past decade, Nippon BS Broadcasting's Gross Margin % has ranged from 45.47 to 54.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon BS Broadcasting ranks #376 out of 945 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 39.8%.
Is Nippon BS Broadcasting's Gross Margin % too high?
Nippon BS Broadcasting's current Gross Margin % of 45.68% is 11% below median its 10-year median of 51.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 45.47 to a high of 54.68. The Media - Diversified industry median Gross Margin % is 38.92. Nippon BS Broadcasting's value of 45.68% is 17.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon BS Broadcasting ranks #376 out of 945 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nippon BS Broadcasting has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon BS Broadcasting's Gross Margin % compare to NXST?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Nippon BS Broadcasting ranks #376 out of 945 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Nippon BS Broadcasting in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 38.92. Nippon BS Broadcasting's value of 45.68% is 17.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Nippon BS Broadcasting's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 45.47 to 54.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 51.56 vs. the industry median of 38.92, Nippon BS Broadcasting 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. Nippon BS Broadcasting's current Gross Margin % of 45.68% is 17.4% 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 Nippon BS Broadcasting 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. Nippon BS Broadcasting's current Gross Margin % is 45.68%, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 51.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon BS Broadcasting stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon BS Broadcasting (TSE:9414) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円862.15, compared to a current price of 円917.00 — trading 6.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 45.68%, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 51.56 and 17.4% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 38.92. Nippon BS Broadcasting's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 3 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 Nippon BS Broadcasting (TSE:9414), the current Gross Margin % is 45.68% as of Feb. 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 Nippon BS Broadcasting (TSE:9414) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon BS Broadcasting stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円917.00 is trading 6.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円862.15.
GuruFocus considers Nippon BS Broadcasting to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9414:
Gross Margin %: 45.68% (11% below median its 10-year median of 51.56)
GF Value™: 円862.15 vs. price of 円917.00 (6.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 17.4% above the Media - Diversified median (#376 of 945)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9414 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nippon BS Broadcasting Corp is a Japan-based company engages in the satellite broadcasting services. It provides various programs that include news, economy, entertainment, drama, movie, anime, hobby and art, travel, education, sports, and special program.
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