Maeda Kosen CoHAM:Z7K +2.04%78 Gross Margin % is 38.77% as of Dec. 2025, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 37.06. GuruFocus rates HAM:Z7K with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €11.25 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 396 Building Materials companies, Maeda Kosen Co ranks better than 74.75% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Maeda Kosen Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HAM:Z7K'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 34.92 Med: 37.06 Max: 38.88
Current: 36.66
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Maeda Kosen Co was 38.88%. The lowest was 34.92%. And the median was 37.06%.
HAM:Z7K's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 74.75% of 396
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 26.19
vs HAM:Z7K: 36.66
Maeda Kosen Co had a gross margin of 38.77% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Maeda Kosen Co was 0.50% per year.
Maeda Kosen Co (HAM:Z7K) 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
Maeda Kosen Co had a gross margin of 38.77% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Maeda Kosen Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Maeda Kosen Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Maeda Kosen 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.
HAM:Z7K vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Maeda Kosen 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.
Maeda Kosen Co Gross Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Maeda Kosen Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Maeda Kosen 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.
Maeda Kosen Co (HAM:Z7K) has a Gross Margin % of 38.77% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Maeda Kosen Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 37.06. Over the past decade, Maeda Kosen Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 34.92 to 38.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Maeda Kosen Co ranks #100 out of 396 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 25.3%.
Is Maeda Kosen Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Maeda Kosen Co's current Gross Margin % of 38.77% is near median its 10-year median of 37.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 34.92 to a high of 38.88. The Building Materials industry median Gross Margin % is 26.19. Maeda Kosen Co's value of 38.77% is 48% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Maeda Kosen Co ranks #100 out of 396 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Maeda Kosen Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Maeda Kosen Co's Gross Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Maeda Kosen Co ranks #100 out of 396 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Maeda Kosen Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.19. Maeda Kosen Co's value of 38.77% is 48% above this benchmark. Historically, Maeda Kosen Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 34.92 to 38.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 37.06 vs. the industry median of 26.19, Maeda Kosen 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 Building Materials company?
The median Gross Margin % among Building Materials companies is 26.19, based on 396 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. Maeda Kosen Co's current Gross Margin % of 38.77% is 48% 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 Maeda Kosen Co and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Maeda Kosen Co's current Gross Margin % is 38.77%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 37.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Maeda Kosen Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maeda Kosen Co (HAM:Z7K) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €11.25, compared to a current price of €10.00 — trading 11.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 38.77%, which is near median its 10-year median of 37.06 and 48% above the Building Materials industry median of 26.19. Maeda Kosen Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100. 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 Maeda Kosen Co (HAM:Z7K), the current Gross Margin % is 38.77% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Maeda Kosen Co (HAM:Z7K) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maeda Kosen Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €10.00 is trading 11.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €11.25.
GuruFocus considers Maeda Kosen Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HAM:Z7K:
Gross Margin %: 38.77% (near median its 10-year median of 37.06)
GF Value™: €11.25 vs. price of €10.00 (11.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 48% above the Building Materials median (#100 of 396)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:Z7K stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Maeda Kosen Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the preparation and maintenance of infrastructure by manufacturing and selling civil engineering materials. In addition, the company also manufactures, process and sells industrial materials and nonwoven fabrics to utilize various types of fibers as their raw materials. It is involved in the businesses of Social infrastructure, Human infrastructure, and Industry infrastructure.
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