Daiichi KensetsuTSE:1799 +1.47%70 Gross Margin % is 17.08% as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 15.13. GuruFocus rates TSE:1799 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,789.20 (Modestly Overvalued). Among 1,718 Construction companies, Daiichi Kensetsu ranks worse than 56.11% on this metric.
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
Daiichi Kensetsu had a gross margin of 17.08% 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.
Daiichi Kensetsu Gross Margin % Related Terms
Daiichi Kensetsu Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Daiichi Kensetsu'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:1799 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Daiichi Kensetsu'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.
Daiichi Kensetsu Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Daiichi Kensetsu's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Daiichi Kensetsu'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.
Daiichi Kensetsu (TSE:1799) has a Gross Margin % of 17.08% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Daiichi Kensetsu and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 15.13. Over the past decade, Daiichi Kensetsu's Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.06 to 19.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Daiichi Kensetsu ranks #964 out of 1718 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 56.1%.
Is Daiichi Kensetsu's Gross Margin % too high?
Daiichi Kensetsu's current Gross Margin % of 17.08% is 13% above median its 10-year median of 15.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.06 to a high of 19.02. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.79. Daiichi Kensetsu's value of 17.08% is 17.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Daiichi Kensetsu ranks #964 out of 1718 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Daiichi Kensetsu has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daiichi Kensetsu's Gross Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Daiichi Kensetsu ranks #964 out of 1718 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Daiichi Kensetsu in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.79. Daiichi Kensetsu's value of 17.08% is 17.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Daiichi Kensetsu's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.06 to 19.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.13 vs. the industry median of 20.79, Daiichi Kensetsu 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 20.79, based on 1,718 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. Daiichi Kensetsu's current Gross Margin % of 17.08% is 17.8% 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 Daiichi Kensetsu and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Daiichi Kensetsu's current Gross Margin % is 17.08%, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 15.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Daiichi Kensetsu stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daiichi Kensetsu (TSE:1799) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,789.20, compared to a current price of 円3,440.00 — trading 23.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 17.08%, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 15.13 and 17.8% below the Construction industry median of 20.79. Daiichi Kensetsu's overall GF Score™ is 70/100. 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 Daiichi Kensetsu (TSE:1799), the current Gross Margin % is 17.08% 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 Daiichi Kensetsu (TSE:1799) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daiichi Kensetsu stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円3,440.00 is trading 23.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,789.20.
GuruFocus considers Daiichi Kensetsu to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:1799:
Gross Margin %: 17.08% (13% above median its 10-year median of 15.13)
GF Value™: 円2,789.20 vs. price of 円3,440.00 (23.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 17.8% below the Construction median (#964 of 1718)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:1799 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Daiichi Kensetsu Corp is engaged in construction and civil engineering works. The company also provides planning, designing, surveying, supervision, and consulting services for civil engineering. The company is also engaged in the manufacture, inspection, and sale of materials for civil engineering, construction, and railroad construction.
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