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Forval TelecomTSE:9445 71 Gross Margin % is 23.00% as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 26.82. GuruFocus rates TSE:9445 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of 円457.09 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 340 Telecommunication Services companies, Forval Telecom ranks worse than 83.82% on this metric.
Forval Telecom Inc gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -2.7%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Forval Telecom's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9445'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 21.21 Med: 26.82 Max: 31.53
Current: 23.11
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Forval Telecom was 31.53%. The lowest was 21.21%. And the median was 26.82%.
TSE:9445's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 83.82% of 340
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 51.825
vs TSE:9445: 23.11
Forval Telecom had a gross margin of 23.00% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Forval Telecom was -2.70% per year.
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
Forval Telecom had a gross margin of 23.00% 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.
Forval Telecom Gross Margin % Related Terms
Forval Telecom Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Forval Telecom'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:9445 vs TMUS, VZ, T: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Forval Telecom'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.
Forval Telecom Gross Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Forval Telecom's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Forval Telecom'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.
Forval Telecom (TSE:9445) has a Gross Margin % of 23.00% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Forval Telecom and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 26.82. Over the past decade, Forval Telecom's Gross Margin % has ranged from 21.21 to 31.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Forval Telecom ranks #285 out of 340 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 83.8%.
Is Forval Telecom's Gross Margin % too high?
Forval Telecom's current Gross Margin % of 23.00% is 14% below median its 10-year median of 26.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.21 to a high of 31.53. The Telecommunication Services industry median Gross Margin % is 51.83. Forval Telecom's value of 23.00% is 55.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Forval Telecom ranks #285 out of 340 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Forval Telecom has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Forval Telecom's Gross Margin % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Forval Telecom ranks #285 out of 340 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Forval Telecom in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 51.83. Forval Telecom's value of 23.00% is 55.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Forval Telecom's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 21.21 to 31.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.82 vs. the industry median of 51.83, Forval Telecom 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Telecommunication Services companies is 51.83, based on 340 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. Forval Telecom's current Gross Margin % of 23.00% is 55.6% 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 Forval Telecom and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 51.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Forval Telecom's current Gross Margin % is 23.00%, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 26.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Forval Telecom stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Forval Telecom (TSE:9445) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円457.09, compared to a current price of 円538.00 — trading 17.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 23.00%, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 26.82 and 55.6% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 51.83. Forval Telecom's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 4 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 Forval Telecom (TSE:9445), the current Gross Margin % is 23.00% 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 Forval Telecom (TSE:9445) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Forval Telecom stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円538.00 is trading 17.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円457.09.
GuruFocus considers Forval Telecom to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9445:
Gross Margin %: 23.00% (14% below median its 10-year median of 26.82)
GF Value™: 円457.09 vs. price of 円538.00 (17.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 55.6% below the Telecommunication Services median (#285 of 340)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9445 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Forval Telecom Inc provides telecommunications communication services and management consulting services in Japan. It provides discount international and domestic telephone and cellular phone services for the business and private sectors. It is also involved in the security certification acquisition consulting business.
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