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Bunka Shutter CoFRA:7VK 68 Gross Margin % is 28.39% as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 26.27. GuruFocus rates FRA:7VK with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €10.37. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,725 Construction companies, Bunka Shutter Co ranks better than 64.17% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bunka Shutter Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:7VK'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 25.14 Med: 26.27 Max: 27.67
Current: 27.67
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Bunka Shutter Co was 27.67%. The lowest was 25.14%. And the median was 26.27%.
FRA:7VK's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 64.17% of 1725
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 20.7
vs FRA:7VK: 27.67
Bunka Shutter Co had a gross margin of 28.39% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Bunka Shutter Co was 1.00% per year.
Bunka Shutter Co (FRA:7VK) 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
Bunka Shutter Co had a gross margin of 28.39% 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.
Bunka Shutter Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Bunka Shutter Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bunka Shutter 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.
FRA:7VK vs TT, JCI, CARR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Bunka Shutter 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.
Bunka Shutter Co Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Bunka Shutter Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bunka Shutter 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.
Bunka Shutter Co (FRA:7VK) has a Gross Margin % of 28.39% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Bunka Shutter Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 26.27. Over the past decade, Bunka Shutter Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.14 to 27.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Bunka Shutter Co ranks #618 out of 1725 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 35.8%.
Is Bunka Shutter Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Bunka Shutter Co's current Gross Margin % of 28.39% is near median its 10-year median of 26.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.14 to a high of 27.67. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.70. Bunka Shutter Co's value of 28.39% is 37.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bunka Shutter Co ranks #618 out of 1725 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Bunka Shutter Co has a GF Score™ of 68/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bunka Shutter Co's Gross Margin % compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Bunka Shutter Co ranks #618 out of 1725 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Bunka Shutter Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.70. Bunka Shutter Co's value of 28.39% is 37.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Bunka Shutter Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.14 to 27.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.27 vs. the industry median of 20.70, Bunka Shutter 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 Construction company?
The median Gross Margin % among Construction companies is 20.70, based on 1,725 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. Bunka Shutter Co's current Gross Margin % of 28.39% is 37.1% 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 Bunka Shutter Co and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bunka Shutter Co's current Gross Margin % is 28.39%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 26.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bunka Shutter Co stock overvalued right now?
Bunka Shutter Co (FRA:7VK) has a current Gross Margin % of 28.39%. The stock's GF Value™ is €10.37, compared to a current price of €10.10 — trading 2.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 28.39%, which is near median its 10-year median of 26.27 and 37.1% above the Construction industry median of 20.70. Bunka Shutter Co's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Bunka Shutter Co (FRA:7VK), the current Gross Margin % is 28.39% 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 Bunka Shutter Co (FRA:7VK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bunka Shutter Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €10.10 is trading 2.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €10.37.
Key valuation signals for FRA:7VK:
Gross Margin %: 28.39% (near median its 10-year median of 26.27)
GF Value™: €10.37 vs. price of €10.10 (2.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 37.1% above the Construction median (#618 of 1725)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:7VK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bunka Shutter Co Ltd is a building materials company that manufactures and sells shutters and construction materials in five diversified business segments. Bunka Shutter is based in Japan and primarily produces products such as light shutters, heavy-duty shutters for large-scale commercial facilities, window shutters, and sliding doors. Its second segment, construction materials, produces exterior products. Bunka operates a service business and a separate reform business, both focused on repair and maintenance services, and a refurbishment business. Lastly, the "other" business segment consists of a water sealing business, solar power business, and travel agency services. The company produces most of its revenue in Japan.
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