JESCO HoldingsTSE:1434 +4.78%74 Gross Margin % is 18.21% as of Feb. 2026, which is 28% above its 10-year median of 14.28. GuruFocus rates TSE:1434 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,503.47 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,718 Construction companies, JESCO Holdings ranks worse than 57.22% on this metric.
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
JESCO Holdings had a gross margin of 18.21% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 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.
JESCO Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
JESCO Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for JESCO Holdings'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:1434 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, JESCO Holdings'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.
JESCO Holdings Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, JESCO Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where JESCO Holdings'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.
JESCO Holdings (TSE:1434) has a Gross Margin % of 18.21% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on JESCO Holdings and its competitors. This is 28% above median its historical median of 14.28. Over the past decade, JESCO Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 7.86 to 18.45. According to the industry distribution chart, JESCO Holdings ranks #983 out of 1718 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 57.2%.
Is JESCO Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
JESCO Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 18.21% is 28% above median its 10-year median of 14.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.86 to a high of 18.45. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.79. JESCO Holdings' value of 18.21% is 12.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, JESCO Holdings ranks #983 out of 1718 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, JESCO Holdings has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JESCO Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, JESCO Holdings ranks #983 out of 1718 companies for Gross Margin %. This places JESCO Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.79. JESCO Holdings' value of 18.21% is 12.4% below this benchmark. Historically, JESCO Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 7.86 to 18.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.28 vs. the industry median of 20.79, JESCO Holdings 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 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. JESCO Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 18.21% is 12.4% 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 JESCO Holdings 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. JESCO Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 18.21%, which is 28% above median its own 10-year median of 14.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JESCO Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JESCO Holdings (TSE:1434) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,503.47, compared to a current price of 円1,908.00 — trading 26.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 18.21%, which is 28% above median its 10-year median of 14.28 and 12.4% below the Construction industry median of 20.79. JESCO Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 JESCO Holdings (TSE:1434), the current Gross Margin % is 18.21% as of Feb. 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 JESCO Holdings (TSE:1434) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JESCO Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,908.00 is trading 26.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,503.47.
GuruFocus considers JESCO Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:1434:
Gross Margin %: 18.21% (28% above median its 10-year median of 14.28)
GF Value™: 円1,503.47 vs. price of 円1,908.00 (26.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 12.4% below the Construction median (#983 of 1718)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:1434 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
JESCO Holdings Inc is an engineering technology company that handles the design, construction, maintenance, and maintenance related to the facilities of electricity and communication. It is engaged in engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC), Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) EPC, and general media business. The ASEAN EPC project focuses on power plants, airports, factories, commercial facilities, and road accompaniment facilities. It also has integrated media business in which it sells large image equipment.
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