Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
Meiho Facility WorksTSE:1717 +0.21%67 Gross Margin % is 50.85% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 52.91. GuruFocus rates TSE:1717 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,040.38 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,725 Construction companies, Meiho Facility Works ranks better than 90.96% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Meiho Facility Works's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:1717'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 30.7 Med: 52.91 Max: 54.44
Current: 54.1
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Meiho Facility Works was 54.44%. The lowest was 30.70%. And the median was 52.91%.
TSE:1717's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 90.96% of 1725
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 20.7
vs TSE:1717: 54.10
Meiho Facility Works had a gross margin of 50.85% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Meiho Facility Works was 0.10% per year.
Meiho Facility Works (TSE:1717) 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
Meiho Facility Works had a gross margin of 50.85% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable 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.
Meiho Facility Works Gross Margin % Related Terms
Meiho Facility Works Gross Margin % Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Meiho Facility Works'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:1717 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Meiho Facility Works'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.
Meiho Facility Works Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Meiho Facility Works's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Meiho Facility Works'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.
Meiho Facility Works (TSE:1717) has a Gross Margin % of 50.85% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Meiho Facility Works and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 52.91. Over the past decade, Meiho Facility Works' Gross Margin % has ranged from 30.70 to 54.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Meiho Facility Works ranks #156 out of 1725 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 9%.
Is Meiho Facility Works' Gross Margin % too high?
Meiho Facility Works' current Gross Margin % of 50.85% is near median its 10-year median of 52.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 30.70 to a high of 54.44. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.70. Meiho Facility Works' value of 50.85% is 145.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Meiho Facility Works ranks #156 out of 1725 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Meiho Facility Works has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Meiho Facility Works' Gross Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Meiho Facility Works ranks #156 out of 1725 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Meiho Facility Works in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.70. Meiho Facility Works' value of 50.85% is 145.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Meiho Facility Works' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 30.70 to 54.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 52.91 vs. the industry median of 20.70, Meiho Facility Works 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. Meiho Facility Works's current Gross Margin % of 50.85% is 145.7% 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 Meiho Facility Works 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. Meiho Facility Works's current Gross Margin % is 50.85%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 52.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Meiho Facility Works stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meiho Facility Works (TSE:1717) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,040.38, compared to a current price of 円937.00 — trading 9.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 50.85%, which is near median its 10-year median of 52.91 and 145.7% above the Construction industry median of 20.70. Meiho Facility Works' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Meiho Facility Works (TSE:1717), the current Gross Margin % is 50.85% 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 Meiho Facility Works (TSE:1717) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meiho Facility Works stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円937.00 is trading 9.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,040.38.
GuruFocus considers Meiho Facility Works to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:1717:
Gross Margin %: 50.85% (near median its 10-year median of 52.91)
GF Value™: 円1,040.38 vs. price of 円937.00 (9.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 145.7% above the Construction median (#156 of 1725)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:1717 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Meiho Facility Works Ltd is a Japan-based company engages in the provision of programming, consulting, design, evaluation, construction management, and moving services for office and building projects.
67GF Score
Get the complete analysis for TSE:1717
Gross Margin % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
TSE:1717 has been successfully added to your 
