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Avic CoTSE:9554 -1.01%77 Gross Margin % is 64.28% as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 53.35. GuruFocus rates TSE:9554 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,256.11 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 944 Media - Diversified companies, Avic Co ranks better than 74.36% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Avic Co's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円665 Mil. Avic Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,035 Mil. Therefore, Avic Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 64.28%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Avic Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9554'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 27.38 Med: 53.35 Max: 60.78
Current: 60.48
During the past 6 years, the highestGross Margin % of Avic Co was 60.78%. The lowest was 27.38%. And the median was 53.35%.
TSE:9554's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 74.36% of 944
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 38.99
vs TSE:9554: 60.48
Avic Co had a gross margin of 64.28% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Avic Co was 12.80% per year.
Avic Co (TSE:9554) 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
Avic Co had a gross margin of 64.28% 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.
Avic Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Avic Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Avic 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:9554 vs APP, OMC, TTD: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Avic 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.
Avic Co Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Avic Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Avic 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.
Avic Co (TSE:9554) has a Gross Margin % of 64.28% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Avic Co and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 53.35. Over the past decade, Avic Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 27.38 to 60.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Avic Co ranks #242 out of 944 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 25.6%.
Is Avic Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Avic Co's current Gross Margin % of 64.28% is 20% above median its 10-year median of 53.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 27.38 to a high of 60.78. The Media - Diversified industry median Gross Margin % is 38.99. Avic Co's value of 64.28% is 64.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Avic Co ranks #242 out of 944 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Avic 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 Avic Co's Gross Margin % compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Avic Co ranks #242 out of 944 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Avic Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 38.99. Avic Co's value of 64.28% is 64.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Avic Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 27.38 to 60.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 53.35 vs. the industry median of 38.99, Avic 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 38.99, 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. Avic Co's current Gross Margin % of 64.28% is 64.9% 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 Avic 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. Avic Co's current Gross Margin % is 64.28%, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 53.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Avic Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avic Co (TSE:9554) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,256.11, compared to a current price of 円1,668.00 — trading 26.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 64.28%, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 53.35 and 64.9% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 38.99. Avic Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Avic Co (TSE:9554), the current Gross Margin % is 64.28% 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 Avic Co (TSE:9554) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avic Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円1,668.00 is trading 26.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,256.11.
GuruFocus considers Avic Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9554:
Gross Margin %: 64.28% (20% above median its 10-year median of 53.35)
GF Value™: 円2,256.11 vs. price of 円1,668.00 (26.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 64.9% above the Media - Diversified median (#242 of 944)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9554 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Avic Co Ltd provides digital marketing services. The various services offered by the company to its clients include internet advertising, SEO consulting, search design, article and content planning services, and others.
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