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Candeal CoTSE:1446 +0.37%71 Gross Margin % is 37.07% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 36.13. GuruFocus rates TSE:1446 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of 円670.85 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 1,725 Construction companies, Candeal Co ranks better than 78.03% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Candeal Co's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,547 Mil. Candeal Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円4,173 Mil. Therefore, Candeal Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 37.07%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Candeal Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:1446'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 35.47 Med: 36.13 Max: 37.16
Current: 36.47
During the past 10 years, the highestGross Margin % of Candeal Co was 37.16%. The lowest was 35.47%. And the median was 36.13%.
TSE:1446's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 78.03% of 1725
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 20.7
vs TSE:1446: 36.47
Candeal Co had a gross margin of 37.07% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Candeal Co was -0.30% per year.
Candeal Co (TSE:1446) 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
Candeal Co had a gross margin of 37.07% 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.
Candeal Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Candeal Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Candeal 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:1446 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Candeal 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.
Candeal Co Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Candeal Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Candeal 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.
Candeal Co (TSE:1446) has a Gross Margin % of 37.07% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Candeal Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 36.13. Over the past decade, Candeal Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 35.47 to 37.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Candeal Co ranks #379 out of 1725 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 22%.
Is Candeal Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Candeal Co's current Gross Margin % of 37.07% is near median its 10-year median of 36.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 35.47 to a high of 37.16. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.70. Candeal Co's value of 37.07% is 79.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Candeal Co ranks #379 out of 1725 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Candeal Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Candeal Co's Gross Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Candeal Co ranks #379 out of 1725 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Candeal Co in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.70. Candeal Co's value of 37.07% is 79.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Candeal Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 35.47 to 37.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 36.13 vs. the industry median of 20.70, Candeal 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. Candeal Co's current Gross Margin % of 37.07% is 79.1% 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 Candeal 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. Candeal Co's current Gross Margin % is 37.07%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 36.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Candeal Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Candeal Co (TSE:1446) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円670.85, compared to a current price of 円539.00 — trading 19.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 37.07%, which is near median its 10-year median of 36.13 and 79.1% above the Construction industry median of 20.70. Candeal Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100. 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 Candeal Co (TSE:1446), the current Gross Margin % is 37.07% 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 Candeal Co (TSE:1446) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Candeal Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円539.00 is trading 19.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円670.85.
GuruFocus considers Candeal Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:1446:
Gross Margin %: 37.07% (near median its 10-year median of 36.13)
GF Value™: 円670.85 vs. price of 円539.00 (19.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 79.1% above the Construction median (#379 of 1725)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:1446 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Candeal Co Ltd provides building repair service to detached houses, apartment complexes, commercial facilities, and others. The company's services include repair and inspection service, construction service, and trading and distribution.
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