Sanyo HomesTSE:1420 +0.16%51 Gross Margin % is 21.36% as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 19.84. GuruFocus rates TSE:1420 with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of 円796.09 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 89 Homebuilding & Construction companies, Sanyo Homes ranks worse than 50.56% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sanyo Homes's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:1420'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 17.2 Med: 19.84 Max: 21.3
Current: 21.3
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Sanyo Homes was 21.30%. The lowest was 17.20%. And the median was 19.84%.
TSE:1420's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 50.56% of 89
companies
in the Homebuilding & Construction industry
Industry Median: 21.3
vs TSE:1420: 21.30
Sanyo Homes had a gross margin of 21.36% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Sanyo Homes was 2.90% per year.
Sanyo Homes (TSE:1420) 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
Sanyo Homes had a gross margin of 21.36% 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.
Sanyo Homes Gross Margin % Related Terms
Sanyo Homes Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sanyo Homes'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.
TSE:1420 vs DHI, PHM, LEN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Residential Construction subindustry, Sanyo Homes'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.
Sanyo Homes Gross Margin % vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry
For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sanyo Homes's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sanyo Homes'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.
Sanyo Homes (TSE:1420) has a Gross Margin % of 21.36% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Sanyo Homes and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 19.84. Over the past decade, Sanyo Homes' Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.20 to 21.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Sanyo Homes ranks #45 out of 89 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, placing it in the top 50.6%.
Is Sanyo Homes' Gross Margin % too high?
Sanyo Homes' current Gross Margin % of 21.36% is near median its 10-year median of 19.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.20 to a high of 21.30. The Homebuilding & Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 21.30. Sanyo Homes' value of 21.36% is 0.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sanyo Homes ranks #45 out of 89 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sanyo Homes has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sanyo Homes' Gross Margin % compare to DHI and PHM?
According to the Homebuilding & Construction industry distribution chart, Sanyo Homes ranks #45 out of 89 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Sanyo Homes in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 21.30. Sanyo Homes' value of 21.36% is 0.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Sanyo Homes' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.20 to 21.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.84 vs. the industry median of 21.30, Sanyo Homes 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 Homebuilding & Construction company?
The median Gross Margin % among Homebuilding & Construction companies is 21.30, based on 89 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. Sanyo Homes's current Gross Margin % of 21.36% is 0.3% 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 Sanyo Homes and its competitors. For the Homebuilding & Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 21.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sanyo Homes's current Gross Margin % is 21.36%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 19.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sanyo Homes stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanyo Homes (TSE:1420) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円796.09, compared to a current price of 円636.00 — trading 20.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 21.36%, which is near median its 10-year median of 19.84 and 0.3% above the Homebuilding & Construction industry median of 21.30. Sanyo Homes' overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 2 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 Sanyo Homes (TSE:1420), the current Gross Margin % is 21.36% 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 Sanyo Homes (TSE:1420) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanyo Homes stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円636.00 is trading 20.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円796.09.
GuruFocus considers Sanyo Homes to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:1420:
Gross Margin %: 21.36% (near median its 10-year median of 19.84)
GF Value™: 円796.09 vs. price of 円636.00 (20.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 0.3% above the Homebuilding & Construction median (#45 of 89)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:1420 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sanyo Homes Corp operates in the construction sector. The company is engaged in the development and sales of residential properties. The business operates under four segments - housing, asset utilization, condominiums and remodelling.
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