Japan DisplayJPDYY 29 Gross Margin % is 14.19% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2226% above its 10-year median of 0.61. GuruFocus rates JPDYY with a GF Score™ of 29/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.66 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,450 Hardware companies, Japan Display ranks worse than 96.12% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Japan Display's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
JPDYY'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.61 Med: 0.61 Max: 7.73
Current: 1.94
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Japan Display was 7.73%. The lowest was -5.61%. And the median was 0.61%.
JPDYY's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 96.12% of 2450
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 24.53
vs JPDYY: 1.94
Japan Display had a gross margin of 14.19% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Japan Display was 0.00% per year.
Japan Display (OTCPK:JPDYY) 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
Japan Display had a gross margin of 14.19% 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.
Japan Display Gross Margin % Related Terms
Japan Display Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Japan Display'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 Electronic Components subindustry, Japan Display'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.
Japan Display Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Japan Display's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Japan Display'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.
Japan Display (JPDYY) has a Gross Margin % of 14.19% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Japan Display and its competitors. This is 2226% above median its historical median of 0.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Display ranks #2355 out of 2450 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 96.1%.
Is Japan Display's Gross Margin % too high?
Japan Display's current Gross Margin % of 14.19% is 2226% above median its 10-year median of 0.61. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.53. Japan Display's value of 14.19% is 42.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Display ranks #2355 out of 2450 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Japan Display has a GF Score™ of 29/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Display's Gross Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Japan Display ranks #2355 out of 2450 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Japan Display in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.53. Japan Display's value of 14.19% is 42.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.61 vs. the industry median of 24.53, Japan Display 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 Hardware company?
The median Gross Margin % among Hardware companies is 24.53, based on 2,450 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. Japan Display's current Gross Margin % of 14.19% is 42.2% 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 Japan Display and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Japan Display's current Gross Margin % is 14.19%, which is 2226% above median its own 10-year median of 0.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Display stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Display (JPDYY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.66, compared to a current price of $3.77 — trading 471.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 14.19%, which is 2226% above median its 10-year median of 0.61 and 42.2% below the Hardware industry median of 24.53. Japan Display's overall GF Score™ is 29/100 with 6 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 Japan Display (JPDYY), the current Gross Margin % is 14.19% 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 Japan Display (JPDYY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Display stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.77 is trading 471.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.66.
GuruFocus considers Japan Display to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JPDYY:
Gross Margin %: 14.19% (2226% above median its 10-year median of 0.61)
GF Value™: $0.66 vs. price of $3.77 (471.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 42.2% below the Hardware median (#2355 of 2450)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JPDYY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Japan Display Inc is engaged in the development, production, and sale of small and medium-sized display devices and related products. Its products are divided into two categories: Mobile Device and Automotive and Non-Mobile. The Mobile Device category includes displays for smartphones, tablets and mobile phone devices. The Automotive and Non-Mobile category includes displays for automotive applications, consumer electronics, and industrial devices as well as income from patents and other sources. The company's business operations span across Europe, Korea, China, Philippines, America, and Hong Kong.
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