Cerespo CoTSE:9625 +0.47%67 Gross Margin % is 36.55% as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 32.24. GuruFocus rates TSE:9625 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,128.43 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 944 Media - Diversified companies, Cerespo Co ranks worse than 56.25% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Cerespo Co's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円3,335 Mil. Cerespo Co's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円9,125 Mil. Therefore, Cerespo Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 36.55%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cerespo Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9625'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 25.18 Med: 32.24 Max: 38.87
Current: 35.34
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Cerespo Co was 38.87%. The lowest was 25.18%. And the median was 32.24%.
TSE:9625's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 56.25% of 944
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 38.99
vs TSE:9625: 35.34
Cerespo Co had a gross margin of 36.55% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Cerespo Co was 3.50% per year.
Cerespo Co (TSE:9625) 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
Cerespo Co had a gross margin of 36.55% 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.
Cerespo Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Cerespo Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cerespo 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:9625 vs APP, OMC, TTD: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Cerespo 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.
Cerespo Co Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Cerespo Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cerespo 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.
Cerespo Co (TSE:9625) has a Gross Margin % of 36.55% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Cerespo Co and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 32.24. Over the past decade, Cerespo Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.18 to 38.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Cerespo Co ranks #531 out of 944 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 56.2%.
Is Cerespo Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Cerespo Co's current Gross Margin % of 36.55% is 13% above median its 10-year median of 32.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.18 to a high of 38.87. The Media - Diversified industry median Gross Margin % is 38.99. Cerespo Co's value of 36.55% is 6.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cerespo Co ranks #531 out of 944 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Cerespo Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cerespo Co's Gross Margin % compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Cerespo Co ranks #531 out of 944 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Cerespo Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 38.99. Cerespo Co's value of 36.55% is 6.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Cerespo Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.18 to 38.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 32.24 vs. the industry median of 38.99, Cerespo Co 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 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. Cerespo Co's current Gross Margin % of 36.55% is 6.3% 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 Cerespo 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. Cerespo Co's current Gross Margin % is 36.55%, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 32.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cerespo Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cerespo Co (TSE:9625) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,128.43, compared to a current price of 円1,080.00 — trading 4.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 36.55%, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 32.24 and 6.3% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 38.99. Cerespo Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Cerespo Co (TSE:9625), the current Gross Margin % is 36.55% 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 Cerespo Co (TSE:9625) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cerespo Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円1,080.00 is trading 4.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,128.43.
GuruFocus considers Cerespo Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9625:
Gross Margin %: 36.55% (13% above median its 10-year median of 32.24)
GF Value™: 円1,128.43 vs. price of 円1,080.00 (4.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 6.3% below the Media - Diversified median (#531 of 944)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9625 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cerespo Co Ltd is engaged in planning, space production and management events for sales promotion, festivals, conventions, sports, ceremony, and recreational activities. It also provides security services and engages in the advertising business.
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