JDC (TSE:1887) Gross Margin %: 10.92% (As of Nov. 2025) — 21% Below Median


TSE:1887 JDC Corp TSE:1887
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What is JDC Gross Margin %?

JDC TSE:1887 72 Gross Margin % is 10.92% as of Nov. 2025, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 13.76. GuruFocus rates TSE:1887 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of 円521.32 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,718 Construction companies, JDC ranks worse than 78.17% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. JDC's Gross Profit for the three months ended in Nov. 2025 was 円3,692 Mil. JDC's Revenue for the three months ended in Nov. 2025 was 円33,807 Mil. Therefore, JDC's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 was 10.92%.


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

TSE:1887' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.4   Med: 13.76   Max: 21.09
Current: 10.85


During the past 11 years, the highest Gross Margin % of JDC was 21.09%. The lowest was -0.40%. And the median was 13.76%.

TSE:1887's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than
78.17% of 1718 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 20.785 vs TSE:1887: 10.85

JDC had a gross margin of 10.92% for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for JDC was 0.00% per year.


JDC  (TSE:1887) 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

JDC had a gross margin of 10.92% for the quarter that ended in Nov. 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.


JDC Gross Margin % Related Terms


JDC Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for JDC'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.

JDC Gross Margin % Chart

JDC Annual Data
Trend May16 May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25
Gross Margin %
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JDC Quarterly Data
May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26
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 5.98 8.02 11.83 10.92 12.83

TSE:1887 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, JDC'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.


JDC Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry

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

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


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JDC Gross Margin % Calculation

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

JDC's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in May. 2025 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: May. 2025 )=Gross Profit (A: May. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: May. 2025 )
=12193 / 123348
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(123348 - 111155) / 123348
=9.89 %

JDC's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Nov. 2025 )=Gross Profit (Q: Nov. 2025 ) / Revenue (Q: Nov. 2025 )
=3692 / 33807
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(33807 - 30115) / 33807
=10.92 %

* 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 10.92% mean?
JDC (TSE:1887) has a Gross Margin % of 10.92% as of Nov. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on JDC and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 13.76. According to the industry distribution chart, JDC ranks #1343 out of 1718 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 78.2%.
Is JDC's Gross Margin % too high?
JDC's current Gross Margin % of 10.92% is 21% below median its 10-year median of 13.76. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.79. JDC's value of 10.92% is 47.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, JDC ranks #1343 out of 1718 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, JDC has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JDC's Gross Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, JDC ranks #1343 out of 1718 companies for Gross Margin %. This places JDC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.79. JDC's value of 10.92% is 47.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 13.76 vs. the industry median of 20.79, JDC 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. JDC's current Gross Margin % of 10.92% is 47.5% 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 JDC 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. JDC's current Gross Margin % is 10.92%, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 13.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JDC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JDC (TSE:1887) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円521.32, compared to a current price of 円519.00 — trading 0.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 10.92%, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 13.76 and 47.5% below the Construction industry median of 20.79. JDC's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 JDC (TSE:1887), the current Gross Margin % is 10.92% as of Nov. 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 JDC (TSE:1887) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JDC stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円519.00 is trading 0.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円521.32. GuruFocus considers JDC to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:1887:

  • Gross Margin %: 10.92% (21% below median its 10-year median of 13.76)
  • GF Value™: 円521.32 vs. price of 円519.00 (0.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 47.5% below the Construction median (#1343 of 1718)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:1887 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


JDC Business Description

Address 9th Akasaka 4 - chome, Minato - ku, Tokyo, JPN, 107-8466
JDC Corp is a construction and civil engineering company. The company's projects which include buildings, roads, bridges, dams, power plants, hotels, resorts, and even entire townships.
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