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SDS Holdings CoTSE:1711 -4.15%45 Gross Margin % is 14.78% as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 17.13. GuruFocus rates TSE:1711 with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of 円366.46 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 404 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, SDS Holdings Co ranks worse than 76.49% on this metric.
SDS Holdings Co Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -7.5%.
The historical rank and industry rank for SDS Holdings Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:1711'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.03 Med: 17.13 Max: 21.68
Current: 15.59
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of SDS Holdings Co was 21.68%. The lowest was 13.03%. And the median was 17.13%.
TSE:1711's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 76.49% of 404
companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 31.32
vs TSE:1711: 15.59
SDS Holdings Co had a gross margin of 14.78% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for SDS Holdings Co was -7.50% per year.
SDS Holdings Co (TSE:1711) 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
SDS Holdings Co had a gross margin of 14.78% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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.
SDS Holdings Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
SDS Holdings Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SDS Holdings 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.
SDS Holdings Co Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, SDS Holdings 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.
SDS Holdings Co Gross Margin % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, SDS Holdings Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SDS Holdings 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.
SDS Holdings Co (TSE:1711) has a Gross Margin % of 14.78% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on SDS Holdings Co and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 17.13. Over the past decade, SDS Holdings Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.03 to 21.68. According to the industry distribution chart, SDS Holdings Co ranks #309 out of 404 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 76.5%.
Is SDS Holdings Co's Gross Margin % too high?
SDS Holdings Co's current Gross Margin % of 14.78% is 14% below median its 10-year median of 17.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.03 to a high of 21.68. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Gross Margin % is 31.32. SDS Holdings Co's value of 14.78% is 52.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SDS Holdings Co ranks #309 out of 404 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, SDS Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SDS Holdings Co's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, SDS Holdings Co ranks #309 out of 404 companies for Gross Margin %. This places SDS Holdings Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 31.32. SDS Holdings Co's value of 14.78% is 52.8% below this benchmark. Historically, SDS Holdings Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.03 to 21.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.13 vs. the industry median of 31.32, SDS Holdings Co 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Gross Margin % among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 31.32, based on 404 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. SDS Holdings Co's current Gross Margin % of 14.78% is 52.8% 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 SDS Holdings Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Gross Margin % is 31.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SDS Holdings Co's current Gross Margin % is 14.78%, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 17.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SDS Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SDS Holdings Co (TSE:1711) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円366.46, compared to a current price of 円231.00 — trading 37% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 14.78%, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 17.13 and 52.8% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 31.32. SDS Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 8 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 SDS Holdings Co (TSE:1711), the current Gross Margin % is 14.78% 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 SDS Holdings Co (TSE:1711) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SDS Holdings Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円231.00 is trading 37% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円366.46.
GuruFocus considers SDS Holdings Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TSE:1711:
Gross Margin %: 14.78% (14% below median its 10-year median of 17.13)
GF Value™: 円366.46 vs. price of 円231.00 (37% below fair value)
Industry Position: 52.8% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#309 of 404)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:1711 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SDS Holdings Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and sales of various energy-saving products. The company promotes energy conservation business and provide energy, solutions and services to client companies. The company's core business activities are categorised into two key segments, Energy Conservation related business, and Renewable Energy business. The majority of its revenue is derived from the Renewable Energy segment.
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