Sata Construction Co (TSE:1826) Gross Margin %: 11.67% (As of Mar. 2026) — 38% Above Median

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TSE:1826 Sata Construction Co Ltd TSE:1826
68 GF Score
Price 円1,050.00
GF Value 円1,545.85
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Sata Construction Co Gross Margin %?

Sata Construction Co TSE:1826 +0.48% 68 Gross Margin % is 11.67% as of Mar. 2026, which is 38% above its 10-year median of 8.46. GuruFocus rates TSE:1826 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,545.85 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,725 Construction companies, Sata Construction Co ranks worse than 78.78% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Sata Construction Co's Gross Profit for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円2,461 Mil. Sata Construction Co's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円21,097 Mil. Therefore, Sata Construction Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.67%.


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

TSE:1826' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.61   Med: 8.46   Max: 11.51
Current: 10.64


During the past 13 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Sata Construction Co was 11.51%. The lowest was 6.61%. And the median was 8.46%.

TSE:1826's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than
78.78% of 1725 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 20.7 vs TSE:1826: 10.64

Sata Construction Co had a gross margin of 11.67% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Sata Construction Co was 4.30% per year.


Sata Construction Co  (TSE:1826) 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

Sata Construction Co had a gross margin of 11.67% 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.


Sata Construction Co Gross Margin % Related Terms


Sata Construction Co Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sata Construction 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.

Sata Construction Co Gross Margin % Chart

Sata Construction Co 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 8.33 11.51 6.61 9.24 10.64

Sata Construction Co 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 7.33 6.75 11.97 9.26 11.67

TSE:1826 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Sata Construction 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.


Sata Construction Co Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Sata Construction Co's Gross Margin % falls into.


TSE:1826
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Sata Construction Co Gross Margin % Calculation

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

Sata Construction Co'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 )
=3912 / 36769
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(36769 - 32857) / 36769
=10.64 %

Sata Construction Co'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 )
=2461 / 21097
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(21097 - 18636) / 21097
=11.67 %

* 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 11.67% mean?
Sata Construction Co (TSE:1826) has a Gross Margin % of 11.67% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Sata Construction Co and its competitors. This is 38% above median its historical median of 8.46. Over the past decade, Sata Construction Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 6.61 to 11.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Sata Construction Co ranks #1359 out of 1725 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 78.8%.
Is Sata Construction Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Sata Construction Co's current Gross Margin % of 11.67% is 38% above median its 10-year median of 8.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.61 to a high of 11.51. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.70. Sata Construction Co's value of 11.67% is 43.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sata Construction Co ranks #1359 out of 1725 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sata Construction Co has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sata Construction Co's Gross Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Sata Construction Co ranks #1359 out of 1725 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Sata Construction Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.70. Sata Construction Co's value of 11.67% is 43.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Sata Construction Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 6.61 to 11.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.46 vs. the industry median of 20.70, Sata Construction 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 20.70, 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. Sata Construction Co's current Gross Margin % of 11.67% is 43.6% 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 Sata Construction Co 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. Sata Construction Co's current Gross Margin % is 11.67%, which is 38% above median its own 10-year median of 8.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sata Construction Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sata Construction Co (TSE:1826) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,545.85, compared to a current price of 円1,050.00 — trading 32.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 11.67%, which is 38% above median its 10-year median of 8.46 and 43.6% below the Construction industry median of 20.70. Sata Construction Co's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Sata Construction Co (TSE:1826), the current Gross Margin % is 11.67% 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 Sata Construction Co (TSE:1826) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sata Construction Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,050.00 is trading 32.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,545.85. GuruFocus considers Sata Construction Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:1826:

  • Gross Margin %: 11.67% (38% above median its 10-year median of 8.46)
  • GF Value™: 円1,545.85 vs. price of 円1,050.00 (32.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 43.6% below the Construction median (#1359 of 1725)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:1826 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sata Construction Co Business Description

Address 1-1-7 Motomachi-cho, Gunma Prefecture, Maebashi, JPN, 371-0846
Sata Construction Co Ltd is engaged in the contracting and investigation, planning, design, and supervision of civil engineering construction and other construction work. In addition, the company is involved in the manufacturing, selling, and leasing of construction materials and machinery. The company operates in three divisions, which include civil engineering-related, architecture-related, and concurrent business. Civil engineering-related refers to all civil engineering works, construction-related refers to all construction works, and concurrent business refers to sales of asphalt mixtures.
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