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JDCFRA:JDD 72 Gross Margin % is 12.83% as of Feb. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 13.76. GuruFocus rates FRA:JDD with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.78. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,726 Construction companies, JDC ranks worse than 73.99% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. JDC's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was €22.4 Mil. JDC's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was €174.3 Mil. Therefore, JDC's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 12.83%.
The historical rank and industry rank for JDC's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:JDD'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.4 Med: 13.76 Max: 21.09
Current: 12.07
During the past 12 years, the highestGross Margin % of JDC was 21.09%. The lowest was -0.40%. And the median was 13.76%.
FRA:JDD's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 73.99% of 1726
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 20.715
vs FRA:JDD: 12.07
JDC had a gross margin of 12.83% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for JDC was 0.00% per year.
JDC (FRA:JDD) 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
JDC had a gross margin of 12.83% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => No sustainable 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.
JDC Gross Margin % Related Terms
JDC Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for JDC'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:JDD vs PWR, FIX, EME: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, JDC'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.
JDC Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, JDC's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where JDC'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.
JDC (FRA:JDD) has a Gross Margin % of 12.83% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on JDC and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 13.76. According to the industry distribution chart, JDC ranks #1277 out of 1726 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 74%.
Is JDC's Gross Margin % too high?
JDC's current Gross Margin % of 12.83% is near median its 10-year median of 13.76. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.72. JDC's value of 12.83% is 38.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, JDC ranks #1277 out of 1726 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, JDC has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JDC's Gross Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, JDC ranks #1277 out of 1726 companies for Gross Margin %. This places JDC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.72. JDC's value of 12.83% is 38.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 13.76 vs. the industry median of 20.72, JDC 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 Construction company?
The median Gross Margin % among Construction companies is 20.72, based on 1,726 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. JDC's current Gross Margin % of 12.83% is 38.1% 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 JDC and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. JDC's current Gross Margin % is 12.83%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 13.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JDC stock overvalued right now?
JDC (FRA:JDD) has a current Gross Margin % of 12.83%. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.78, compared to a current price of €2.66 — trading 4.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 12.83%, which is near median its 10-year median of 13.76 and 38.1% below the Construction industry median of 20.72. JDC's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 JDC (FRA:JDD), the current Gross Margin % is 12.83% as of Feb. 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 JDC (FRA:JDD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JDC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €2.66 is trading 4.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €2.78.
Key valuation signals for FRA:JDD:
Gross Margin %: 12.83% (near median its 10-year median of 13.76)
GF Value™: €2.78 vs. price of €2.66 (4.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 38.1% below the Construction median (#1277 of 1726)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:JDD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
JDC Corp is a construction and civil engineering company. The company's projects which include buildings, roads, bridges, dams, power plants, hotels, resorts, and even entire townships.
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