NittohNGO:1738 -0.86%72 Gross Margin % is 24.51% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 25.51. GuruFocus rates NGO:1738 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of 円595.18 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,718 Construction companies, Nittoh ranks better than 59.2% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Nittoh's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,408 Mil. Nittoh's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円5,745 Mil. Therefore, Nittoh's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 24.51%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nittoh's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NGO:1738'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 24.7 Med: 25.51 Max: 26.41
Current: 25.16
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Nittoh was 26.41%. The lowest was 24.70%. And the median was 25.51%.
NGO:1738's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 59.2% of 1718
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 20.785
vs NGO:1738: 25.16
Nittoh had a gross margin of 24.51% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Nittoh was -0.90% per year.
Nittoh (NGO:1738) 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
Nittoh had a gross margin of 24.51% 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.
Nittoh Gross Margin % Related Terms
Nittoh Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nittoh'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.
NGO:1738 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Nittoh'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.
Nittoh Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Nittoh's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nittoh'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.
Nittoh (NGO:1738) has a Gross Margin % of 24.51% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Nittoh and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 25.51. Over the past decade, Nittoh's Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.70 to 26.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Nittoh ranks #701 out of 1718 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 40.8%.
Is Nittoh's Gross Margin % too high?
Nittoh's current Gross Margin % of 24.51% is near median its 10-year median of 25.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 24.70 to a high of 26.41. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.79. Nittoh's value of 24.51% is 17.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nittoh ranks #701 out of 1718 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nittoh has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nittoh's Gross Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Nittoh ranks #701 out of 1718 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Nittoh in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.79. Nittoh's value of 24.51% is 17.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Nittoh's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.70 to 26.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.51 vs. the industry median of 20.79, Nittoh 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 20.79, based on 1,718 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. Nittoh's current Gross Margin % of 24.51% is 17.9% 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 Nittoh and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nittoh's current Gross Margin % is 24.51%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 25.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nittoh stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nittoh (NGO:1738) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円595.18, compared to a current price of 円576.00 — trading 3.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 24.51%, which is near median its 10-year median of 25.51 and 17.9% above the Construction industry median of 20.79. Nittoh's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 3 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 Nittoh (NGO:1738), the current Gross Margin % is 24.51% 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 Nittoh (NGO:1738) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nittoh stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円576.00 is trading 3.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円595.18.
GuruFocus considers Nittoh to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NGO:1738:
Gross Margin %: 24.51% (near median its 10-year median of 25.51)
GF Value™: 円595.18 vs. price of 円576.00 (3.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 17.9% above the Construction median (#701 of 1718)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NGO:1738 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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