Kodensha CoTSE:1948 -0.09%53 Gross Margin % is 20.04% as of Sep. 2025, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 17.23. GuruFocus rates TSE:1948 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,375.45 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,722 Construction companies, Kodensha Co ranks worse than 55.98% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Kodensha Co's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Sep. 2025 was 円2,283 Mil. Kodensha Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Sep. 2025 was 円11,392 Mil. Therefore, Kodensha Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 20.04%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kodensha Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:1948'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.96 Med: 17.23 Max: 20.8
Current: 18.28
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Kodensha Co was 20.80%. The lowest was 14.96%. And the median was 17.23%.
TSE:1948's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 55.98% of 1722
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 20.715
vs TSE:1948: 18.28
Kodensha Co had a gross margin of 20.04% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Kodensha Co was 0.60% per year.
Kodensha Co (TSE:1948) 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
Kodensha Co had a gross margin of 20.04% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
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.
Kodensha Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Kodensha Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kodensha 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.
TSE:1948 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Kodensha 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.
Kodensha Co Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Kodensha Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kodensha Co'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.
Kodensha Co (TSE:1948) has a Gross Margin % of 20.04% as of Sep. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Kodensha Co and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 17.23. Over the past decade, Kodensha Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.96 to 20.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Kodensha Co ranks #964 out of 1722 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 56%.
Is Kodensha Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Kodensha Co's current Gross Margin % of 20.04% is 16% above median its 10-year median of 17.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.96 to a high of 20.80. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.72. Kodensha Co's value of 20.04% is 3.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kodensha Co ranks #964 out of 1722 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kodensha Co has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kodensha Co's Gross Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Kodensha Co ranks #964 out of 1722 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Kodensha Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.72. Kodensha Co's value of 20.04% is 3.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Kodensha Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.96 to 20.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.23 vs. the industry median of 20.72, Kodensha 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 20.72, 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. Kodensha Co's current Gross Margin % of 20.04% is 3.3% 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 Kodensha Co and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kodensha Co's current Gross Margin % is 20.04%, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 17.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kodensha Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kodensha Co (TSE:1948) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,375.45, compared to a current price of 円11,410.00 — trading 729.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 20.04%, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 17.23 and 3.3% below the Construction industry median of 20.72. Kodensha Co's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 6 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 Kodensha Co (TSE:1948), the current Gross Margin % is 20.04% as of Sep. 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 Kodensha Co (TSE:1948) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kodensha Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円11,410.00 is trading 729.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,375.45.
GuruFocus considers Kodensha Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:1948:
Gross Margin %: 20.04% (16% above median its 10-year median of 17.23)
GF Value™: 円1,375.45 vs. price of 円11,410.00 (729.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 3.3% below the Construction median (#964 of 1722)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:1948 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kodensha Co Ltd is a specialized company of electrical equipment construction. It has diversified its operations into the following segments. The "Electrical Equipment Construction Business" carries out indoor wiring construction, power transmission line construction, power generation and transformation construction, communication construction, and air conditioning construction. The "Product Sales Business" sells electronic control and measurement machinery and equipment, substation equipment and equipment, machine tools and equipment, information and communication machinery and equipment, refrigeration and air conditioning machinery and equipment, elevators and monitoring, and control equipment.
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