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Taiyo Kisokogyo CoTSE:1758 +1.44%67 Gross Margin % is 8.34% as of Jan. 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 11.17. GuruFocus rates TSE:1758 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,957.32 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,738 Construction companies, Taiyo Kisokogyo Co ranks worse than 77.27% on this metric.
Taiyo Kisokogyo Co (TSE:1758) 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
Taiyo Kisokogyo Co had a gross margin of 8.34% for the quarter that ended in Jan. 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.
Taiyo Kisokogyo Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Taiyo Kisokogyo Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Taiyo Kisokogyo 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:1758 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Taiyo Kisokogyo 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.
Taiyo Kisokogyo Co Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Taiyo Kisokogyo Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Taiyo Kisokogyo 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.
Taiyo Kisokogyo Co (TSE:1758) has a Gross Margin % of 8.34% as of Jan. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Taiyo Kisokogyo Co and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 11.17. Over the past decade, Taiyo Kisokogyo Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 8.56 to 12.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Taiyo Kisokogyo Co ranks #1343 out of 1738 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 77.3%.
Is Taiyo Kisokogyo Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Taiyo Kisokogyo Co's current Gross Margin % of 8.34% is 25% below median its 10-year median of 11.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.56 to a high of 12.62. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.69. Taiyo Kisokogyo Co's value of 8.34% is 59.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Taiyo Kisokogyo Co ranks #1343 out of 1738 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Taiyo Kisokogyo Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Taiyo Kisokogyo Co's Gross Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Taiyo Kisokogyo Co ranks #1343 out of 1738 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Taiyo Kisokogyo Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.69. Taiyo Kisokogyo Co's value of 8.34% is 59.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Taiyo Kisokogyo Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 8.56 to 12.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.17 vs. the industry median of 20.69, Taiyo Kisokogyo 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 a Construction company?
The median Gross Margin % among Construction companies is 20.69, based on 1,738 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. Taiyo Kisokogyo Co's current Gross Margin % of 8.34% is 59.7% 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 Taiyo Kisokogyo Co and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Taiyo Kisokogyo Co's current Gross Margin % is 8.34%, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 11.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Taiyo Kisokogyo Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiyo Kisokogyo Co (TSE:1758) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,957.32, compared to a current price of 円2,394.00 — trading 22.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 8.34%, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 11.17 and 59.7% below the Construction industry median of 20.69. Taiyo Kisokogyo Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Taiyo Kisokogyo Co (TSE:1758), the current Gross Margin % is 8.34% 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 Taiyo Kisokogyo Co (TSE:1758) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiyo Kisokogyo Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,394.00 is trading 22.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,957.32.
GuruFocus considers Taiyo Kisokogyo Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:1758:
Gross Margin %: 8.34% (25% below median its 10-year median of 11.17)
GF Value™: 円1,957.32 vs. price of 円2,394.00 (22.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 59.7% below the Construction median (#1343 of 1738)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:1758 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Taiyo Kisokogyo Co Ltd is a Japanese construction company engaged in civil engineering and construction activities. The company is involved in housing-related works, environmental works, construction, machinery manufacturing and sales, and renewable energy works.
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