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MicroAdTSE:9553 +0.51%80 Gross Margin % is 31.19% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 30.22. GuruFocus rates TSE:9553 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of 円641.18 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,685 Software companies, MicroAd ranks worse than 61.42% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. MicroAd's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,583 Mil. MicroAd's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円5,076 Mil. Therefore, MicroAd's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 31.19%.
The historical rank and industry rank for MicroAd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9553'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 25.69 Med: 30.22 Max: 32.09
Current: 31.73
During the past 6 years, the highestGross Margin % of MicroAd was 32.09%. The lowest was 25.69%. And the median was 30.22%.
TSE:9553's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 61.42% of 2685
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 40.49
vs TSE:9553: 31.73
MicroAd had a gross margin of 31.19% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for MicroAd was 3.00% per year.
MicroAd (TSE:9553) 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
MicroAd had a gross margin of 31.19% 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.
MicroAd Gross Margin % Related Terms
MicroAd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MicroAd'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:9553 vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, MicroAd'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.
MicroAd Gross Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, MicroAd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MicroAd'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.
MicroAd (TSE:9553) has a Gross Margin % of 31.19% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on MicroAd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 30.22. Over the past decade, MicroAd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.69 to 32.09. According to the industry distribution chart, MicroAd ranks #1649 out of 2685 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 61.4%.
Is MicroAd's Gross Margin % too high?
MicroAd's current Gross Margin % of 31.19% is near median its 10-year median of 30.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.69 to a high of 32.09. The Software industry median Gross Margin % is 40.49. MicroAd's value of 31.19% is 23% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MicroAd ranks #1649 out of 2685 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, MicroAd has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MicroAd's Gross Margin % compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, MicroAd ranks #1649 out of 2685 companies for Gross Margin %. This places MicroAd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.49. MicroAd's value of 31.19% is 23% below this benchmark. Historically, MicroAd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.69 to 32.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 30.22 vs. the industry median of 40.49, MicroAd 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 Software company?
The median Gross Margin % among Software companies is 40.49, based on 2,685 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. MicroAd's current Gross Margin % of 31.19% is 23% 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 MicroAd and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Gross Margin % is 40.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MicroAd's current Gross Margin % is 31.19%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 30.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MicroAd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MicroAd (TSE:9553) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円641.18, compared to a current price of 円589.00 — trading 8.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 31.19%, which is near median its 10-year median of 30.22 and 23% below the Software industry median of 40.49. MicroAd's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 MicroAd (TSE:9553), the current Gross Margin % is 31.19% 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 MicroAd (TSE:9553) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MicroAd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円589.00 is trading 8.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円641.18.
GuruFocus considers MicroAd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9553:
Gross Margin %: 31.19% (near median its 10-year median of 30.22)
GF Value™: 円641.18 vs. price of 円589.00 (8.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 23% below the Software median (#1649 of 2685)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9553 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MicroAd Inc is centered on the data platform "UNIVERSE" that aggregates a huge amount of online and offline consumer behavior data of consumers. It is developing various marketing products specialized in the industry. In addition, the company is engaged in the digital signage business, which networks outdoor vision and digital signage in various facilities, and an overseas marketing consulting business, mainly in Asia.
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