JGC HoldingsJGCCF -0.16%56 Gross Margin % is 9.24% as of Mar. 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 7.94. GuruFocus rates JGCCF with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.84 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,719 Construction companies, JGC Holdings ranks worse than 83.54% on this metric.
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
JGC Holdings had a gross margin of 9.24% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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.
JGC Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
JGC Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for JGC Holdings'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.
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, JGC Holdings'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.
JGC Holdings Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, JGC Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where JGC Holdings'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.
JGC Holdings (JGCCF) has a Gross Margin % of 9.24% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on JGC Holdings and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 7.94. Over the past decade, JGC Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 0.21 to 10.99. According to the industry distribution chart, JGC Holdings ranks #1436 out of 1719 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 83.5%.
Is JGC Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
JGC Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 9.24% is 16% above median its 10-year median of 7.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.21 to a high of 10.99. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.71. JGC Holdings' value of 9.24% is 55.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, JGC Holdings ranks #1436 out of 1719 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, JGC Holdings has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JGC Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, JGC Holdings ranks #1436 out of 1719 companies for Gross Margin %. This places JGC Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.71. JGC Holdings' value of 9.24% is 55.4% below this benchmark. Historically, JGC Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 0.21 to 10.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.94 vs. the industry median of 20.71, JGC Holdings 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 20.71, based on 1,719 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. JGC Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 9.24% is 55.4% 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 JGC Holdings and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. JGC Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 9.24%, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 7.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JGC Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JGC Holdings (JGCCF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.84, compared to a current price of $15.18 — trading 93.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 9.24%, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 7.94 and 55.4% below the Construction industry median of 20.71. JGC Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 5 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 JGC Holdings (JGCCF), the current Gross Margin % is 9.24% 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 JGC Holdings (JGCCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JGC Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $15.18 is trading 93.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.84.
GuruFocus considers JGC Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JGCCF:
Gross Margin %: 9.24% (16% above median its 10-year median of 7.94)
GF Value™: $7.84 vs. price of $15.18 (93.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 55.4% below the Construction median (#1436 of 1719)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JGCCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
JGC Holdings Corp is a Japan-based company engaged in providing infrastructure construction services. The company operates through two segments. The Comprehensive Engineering segment provides EPC services including design, procurement, construction, and commissioning of equipment and facilities for petroleum, oil refining, petrochemicals, gas, and LNG. The Functional Materials Manufacturing segment produces and sells catalysts, nanoparticle technology products, clean and safety materials, electronic materials, high-performance ceramics, and next-generation energy solutions. The Others segment includes consulting, office support, desalination, and crude oil and gas production and sales. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Comprehensive engineering segment.
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