Moriya (TSE:1798) Gross Margin %: 12.31% (As of Mar. 2026) — 26% Above Median

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TSE:1798 Moriya Corp TSE:1798
75 GF Score
Price 円1,170.00
GF Value 円881.06
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Moriya Gross Margin %?

Moriya TSE:1798 +0.52% 75 Gross Margin % is 12.31% as of Mar. 2026, which is 26% above its 10-year median of 9.80. GuruFocus rates TSE:1798 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of 円881.06 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,722 Construction companies, Moriya ranks worse than 69.45% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Moriya's Gross Profit for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円3,084 Mil. Moriya's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円25,049 Mil. Therefore, Moriya's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.31%.


The historical rank and industry rank for Moriya's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:1798' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.93   Med: 9.8   Max: 13.55
Current: 13.55


During the past 13 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Moriya was 13.55%. The lowest was 8.93%. And the median was 9.80%.

TSE:1798's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than
69.45% of 1722 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 20.7 vs TSE:1798: 13.55

Moriya had a gross margin of 12.31% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Moriya was 6.70% per year.


Moriya  (TSE:1798) 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

Moriya had a gross margin of 12.31% 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.


Moriya Gross Margin % Related Terms


Moriya Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Moriya'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.

Moriya Gross Margin % Chart

Moriya Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Gross Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 9.94 8.93 10.72 10.17 13.55

Moriya Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Gross Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 10.32 9.63 10.57 14.74 12.31

TSE:1798 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Moriya'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.


Moriya Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Moriya's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Moriya's Gross Margin % falls into.


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Moriya Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue.

Moriya's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Mar. 2026 )=Gross Profit (A: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (A: Mar. 2026 )
=6889.4 / 50855.693
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(50855.693 - 43966.287) / 50855.693
=13.55 %

Moriya's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Gross Profit (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=3084.4 / 25048.678
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(25048.678 - 21964.327) / 25048.678
=12.31 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Gross Margin % →
What does a Gross Margin % of 12.31% mean?
Moriya (TSE:1798) has a Gross Margin % of 12.31% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Moriya and its competitors. This is 26% above median its historical median of 9.80. Over the past decade, Moriya's Gross Margin % has ranged from 8.93 to 13.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Moriya ranks #1196 out of 1722 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 69.5%.
Is Moriya's Gross Margin % too high?
Moriya's current Gross Margin % of 12.31% is 26% above median its 10-year median of 9.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.93 to a high of 13.55. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.70. Moriya's value of 12.31% is 40.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Moriya ranks #1196 out of 1722 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Moriya has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Moriya's Gross Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Moriya ranks #1196 out of 1722 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Moriya in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.70. Moriya's value of 12.31% is 40.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Moriya's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 8.93 to 13.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.80 vs. the industry median of 20.70, Moriya 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 20.70, based on 1,722 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. Moriya's current Gross Margin % of 12.31% is 40.5% 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 Moriya 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. Moriya's current Gross Margin % is 12.31%, which is 26% above median its own 10-year median of 9.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Moriya stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Moriya (TSE:1798) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円881.06, compared to a current price of 円1,170.00 — trading 32.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 12.31%, which is 26% above median its 10-year median of 9.80 and 40.5% below the Construction industry median of 20.70. Moriya's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 3 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 Moriya (TSE:1798), the current Gross Margin % is 12.31% 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 Moriya (TSE:1798) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Moriya stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,170.00 is trading 32.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円881.06. GuruFocus considers Moriya to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:1798:

  • Gross Margin %: 12.31% (26% above median its 10-year median of 9.80)
  • GF Value™: 円881.06 vs. price of 円1,170.00 (32.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 40.5% below the Construction median (#1196 of 1722)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:1798 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Moriya Business Description

Address 878 Minamichitosemachi, Nagano, JPN, 380-8533
Moriya Corp is a general contractor based in Nagano. It constructs commercial, institutional, and residential buildings such as sports facilities, schools, and apartments; as well as civil projects, such as dams, roads, tunnels, and bridges.
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