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Nippon Aqua CoTSE:1429 +0.94%73 Gross Margin % is 25.01% as of Dec. 2025, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 23.42. GuruFocus rates TSE:1429 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,075.86 (Significantly Undervalued). Among 1,725 Construction companies, Nippon Aqua Co ranks better than 55.13% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nippon Aqua Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:1429'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 19.83 Med: 23.42 Max: 25.8
Current: 23.32
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Nippon Aqua Co was 25.80%. The lowest was 19.83%. And the median was 23.42%.
TSE:1429's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 55.13% of 1725
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 20.7
vs TSE:1429: 23.32
Nippon Aqua Co had a gross margin of 25.01% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Nippon Aqua Co was 0.60% per year.
Nippon Aqua Co (TSE:1429) 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
Nippon Aqua Co had a gross margin of 25.01% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Nippon Aqua Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Nippon Aqua Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nippon Aqua 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.
TSE:1429 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Nippon Aqua 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.
Nippon Aqua Co Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Nippon Aqua Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Aqua 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.
Nippon Aqua Co (TSE:1429) has a Gross Margin % of 25.01% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Nippon Aqua Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 23.42. Over the past decade, Nippon Aqua Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 19.83 to 25.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Aqua Co ranks #774 out of 1725 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 44.9%.
Is Nippon Aqua Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Nippon Aqua Co's current Gross Margin % of 25.01% is near median its 10-year median of 23.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 19.83 to a high of 25.80. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.70. Nippon Aqua Co's value of 25.01% is 20.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Aqua Co ranks #774 out of 1725 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nippon Aqua Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Aqua Co's Gross Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Nippon Aqua Co ranks #774 out of 1725 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Nippon Aqua Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.70. Nippon Aqua Co's value of 25.01% is 20.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Nippon Aqua Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 19.83 to 25.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.42 vs. the industry median of 20.70, Nippon Aqua 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 20.70, based on 1,725 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. Nippon Aqua Co's current Gross Margin % of 25.01% is 20.8% 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 Nippon Aqua Co and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nippon Aqua Co's current Gross Margin % is 25.01%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 23.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Aqua Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Aqua Co (TSE:1429) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,075.86, compared to a current price of 円749.00 — trading 30.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 25.01%, which is near median its 10-year median of 23.42 and 20.8% above the Construction industry median of 20.70. Nippon Aqua Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100. 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 Nippon Aqua Co (TSE:1429), the current Gross Margin % is 25.01% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Nippon Aqua Co (TSE:1429) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Aqua Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円749.00 is trading 30.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,075.86.
GuruFocus considers Nippon Aqua Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:1429:
Gross Margin %: 25.01% (near median its 10-year median of 23.42)
GF Value™: 円1,075.86 vs. price of 円749.00 (30.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 20.8% above the Construction median (#774 of 1725)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:1429 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nippon Aqua Co Ltd is engaged in the development, sales, and installation of rigid polyurethane foam (Note) and waterproofing materials (polyurea). The company also provides a comprehensive service from the procurement, manufacturing, and sales of raw materials according to its specifications, to insulation design, sales of related materials such as heat-shielding materials, and on-site installation. Its business consists of a single business: thermal insulation construction and related services.
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