Japan Material CoJPPMF 96 Gross Margin % is 36.28% as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 31.06. GuruFocus rates JPPMF with a GF Score™ of 96/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,724 Construction companies, Japan Material Co ranks better than 75.12% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Japan Material Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
JPPMF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 24.73 Med: 31.06 Max: 34.07
Current: 34.07
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Japan Material Co was 34.07%. The lowest was 24.73%. And the median was 31.06%.
JPPMF's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 75.12% of 1724
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 20.705
vs JPPMF: 34.07
Japan Material Co had a gross margin of 36.28% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Japan Material Co was -0.60% per year.
Japan Material Co (OTCPK:JPPMF) 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 Material Co had a gross margin of 36.28% 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.
Japan Material Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Japan Material Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Japan Material 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.
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Japan Material 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.
Japan Material Co Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Japan Material Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Japan Material 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.
Japan Material Co (JPPMF) has a Gross Margin % of 36.28% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Japan Material Co and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 31.06. Over the past decade, Japan Material Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.73 to 34.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Material Co ranks #429 out of 1724 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 24.9%.
Is Japan Material Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Japan Material Co's current Gross Margin % of 36.28% is 17% above median its 10-year median of 31.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 24.73 to a high of 34.07. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.71. Japan Material Co's value of 36.28% is 75.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Material Co ranks #429 out of 1724 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Japan Material Co has a GF Score™ of 96/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Material Co's Gross Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Japan Material Co ranks #429 out of 1724 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Japan Material Co in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.71. Japan Material Co's value of 36.28% is 75.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Japan Material Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.73 to 34.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 31.06 vs. the industry median of 20.71, Japan Material 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 20.71, based on 1,724 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 Material Co's current Gross Margin % of 36.28% is 75.2% 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 Japan Material Co 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. Japan Material Co's current Gross Margin % is 36.28%, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 31.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Material Co stock overvalued right now?
Japan Material Co (JPPMF) has a current Gross Margin % of 36.28%. The current Gross Margin % is 36.28%, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 31.06 and 75.2% above the Construction industry median of 20.71. Japan Material Co's overall GF Score™ is 96/100 with 7 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 Material Co (JPPMF), the current Gross Margin % is 36.28% 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.
Japan Material Co Ltd is engaged in manufacturing specialty gas supply devices and providing piping work and other related services. The company operates through two segments namely Electronics and Graphics solutions. Its Electronics segment is involved in the development, manufacture, and sale of gas supply systems for semiconductors and liquid crystal production, and various maintenance services. The Graphics solutions segment import, plan, market, and support multi-monitor compatible graphics products for various systems.
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