Nissou Co (TSE:1444) Gross Margin %: 23.40% (As of Jan. 2026) — 15% Below Median


TSE:1444 Nissou Co Ltd TSE:1444
81 GF Score
Price 円2,851.00
GF Value 円3,164.96
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Nissou Co Gross Margin %?

Nissou Co TSE:1444 +0.14% 81 Gross Margin % is 23.40% as of Jan. 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 27.59. GuruFocus rates TSE:1444 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,164.96 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 90 Homebuilding & Construction companies, Nissou Co ranks better than 68.89% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Nissou Co's Gross Profit for the six months ended in Jan. 2026 was 円611 Mil. Nissou Co's Revenue for the six months ended in Jan. 2026 was 円2,612 Mil. Therefore, Nissou Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 23.40%.

Warning Sign:

Nissou Co Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -3.3%.


The historical rank and industry rank for Nissou Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:1444' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 22.92   Med: 27.59   Max: 30.55
Current: 24.57


During the past 10 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Nissou Co was 30.55%. The lowest was 22.92%. And the median was 27.59%.

TSE:1444's Gross Margin % is ranked better than
68.89% of 90 companies
in the Homebuilding & Construction industry
Industry Median: 21.295 vs TSE:1444: 24.57

Nissou Co had a gross margin of 23.40% for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 => Competition eroding margins

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Nissou Co was -3.30% per year.


Nissou Co  (TSE:1444) 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

Nissou Co had a gross margin of 23.40% for the quarter that ended in Jan. 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.


Nissou Co Gross Margin % Related Terms


Nissou Co Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nissou 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.

Nissou Co Gross Margin % Chart

Nissou Co Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
Gross Margin %
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Nissou Co Semi-Annual Data
Jul16 Jul17 Jan18 Jul18 Jan19 Jul19 Jan20 Jul20 Jan21 Jul21 Jan22 Jul22 Jan23 Jul23 Jan24 Jul24 Jan25 Jul25 Jan26
Gross Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 22.60 23.29 24.02 25.67 23.40

TSE:1444 vs DHI, PHM, LEN: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Residential Construction subindustry, Nissou 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.


Nissou Co Gross Margin % vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry

For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Nissou Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Nissou Co's Gross Margin % falls into.


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Nissou Co Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue.

Nissou Co's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Jul. 2025 )=Gross Profit (A: Jul. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Jul. 2025 )
=1313.9 / 5279.959
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(5279.959 - 3966.034) / 5279.959
=24.89 %

Nissou Co's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Jan. 2026 )=Gross Profit (Q: Jan. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Jan. 2026 )
=611.2 / 2611.732
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(2611.732 - 2000.516) / 2611.732
=23.40 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Gross Margin % →
What does a Gross Margin % of 23.40% mean?
Nissou Co (TSE:1444) has a Gross Margin % of 23.40% as of Jan. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Nissou Co and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 27.59. Over the past decade, Nissou Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 22.92 to 30.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Nissou Co ranks #28 out of 90 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, placing it in the top 31.1%.
Is Nissou Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Nissou Co's current Gross Margin % of 23.40% is 15% below median its 10-year median of 27.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 22.92 to a high of 30.55. The Homebuilding & Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 21.30. Nissou Co's value of 23.40% is 9.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nissou Co ranks #28 out of 90 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nissou Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nissou Co's Gross Margin % compare to DHI and PHM?
According to the Homebuilding & Construction industry distribution chart, Nissou Co ranks #28 out of 90 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Nissou Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 21.30. Nissou Co's value of 23.40% is 9.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Nissou Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 22.92 to 30.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.59 vs. the industry median of 21.30, Nissou 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 Homebuilding & Construction company?
The median Gross Margin % among Homebuilding & Construction companies is 21.30, based on 90 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. Nissou Co's current Gross Margin % of 23.40% is 9.9% 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 Nissou Co 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. Nissou Co's current Gross Margin % is 23.40%, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 27.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nissou Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nissou Co (TSE:1444) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,164.96, compared to a current price of 円2,851.00 — trading 9.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 23.40%, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 27.59 and 9.9% above the Homebuilding & Construction industry median of 21.30. Nissou Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 5 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 Nissou Co (TSE:1444), the current Gross Margin % is 23.40% as of Jan. 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 Nissou Co (TSE:1444) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nissou Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円2,851.00 is trading 9.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,164.96. GuruFocus considers Nissou Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:1444:

  • Gross Margin %: 23.40% (15% below median its 10-year median of 27.59)
  • GF Value™: 円3,164.96 vs. price of 円2,851.00 (9.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 9.9% above the Homebuilding & Construction median (#28 of 90)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:1444 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Nissou Co Business Description

Address 1-8-17 Kyodo Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 156-0052
Nissou Co Ltd is engaged in the provision of renovation works contracting services. The company offers its services under three categories. Construction restoration work services are mainly done in the interior work that occurs when the lessee is replaced. Its vacancy countermeasure renovation services allow the lessee to take advantage of renovation to the owner who suffers from vacancies. The company's renovation work service is a construction that drives to vacancy and rent-up countermeasures. In addition, it also renders indoor cleaning services after leaving the lessee.
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