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Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Santo's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 円0 Mil. Santo's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 円0 Mil. Therefore, Santo's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.00%.
If there's no value for Cost of Goods Sold, then Gross Margin % is not calculated.
The historical rank and industry rank for Santo's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:1788'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.82 Med: 8.82 Max: 12.55
Current: 12.47
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Santo was 12.55%. The lowest was 7.82%. And the median was 8.82%.
TSE:1788's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 72.87% of 1725
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 20.7
vs TSE:1788: 12.47
Santo had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Santo was 9.30% per year.
Santo (TSE:1788) 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
Santo had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Santo Gross Margin % Related Terms
Santo Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Santo'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:1788 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Santo'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.
Santo Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Santo's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Santo'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.
Santo (TSE:1788) has a Gross Margin % of 0.00% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Santo and its competitors. Over the past decade, Santo's Gross Margin % has ranged from 7.82 to 12.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Santo ranks #1257 out of 1725 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 72.9%.
Is Santo's Gross Margin % too high?
Santo's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.82 to a high of 12.55. Based on the distribution chart, Santo ranks #1257 out of 1725 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Santo has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Santo's Gross Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Santo ranks #1257 out of 1725 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Santo in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.70. Historically, Santo's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 7.82 to 12.55 over the past decade. 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. 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 Santo 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. Santo's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Santo stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Santo (TSE:1788) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,504.59, compared to a current price of 円4,210.00 — trading 20.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Santo's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Santo (TSE:1788), the current Gross Margin % is 0.00% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Santo (TSE:1788) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Santo stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円4,210.00 is trading 20.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,504.59.
GuruFocus considers Santo to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:1788:
Gross Margin %: 0.00%
GF Value™: 円3,504.59 vs. price of 円4,210.00 (20.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:1788 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Santo Corp Formerly Santo Co., Ltd. Is engaged in the business of construction management in japan. The business division of company include civil engineering division which include road and bridge fortifications, water and sewage fortifications, and paving work, and construction business division which include shrine, educational and cultural facilities, and store and warehouses. Company also includes Environmental development project.
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