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Kodensha CoTSE:1948 60 Gross Margin % is 0.00% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:1948 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,065.53 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,729 Construction companies, Kodensha Co ranks worse than 50.49% 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
Kodensha Co had a gross margin of N/A% 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.
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 0.00% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Kodensha Co and its competitors. Over the past decade, Kodensha Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 15.64 to 21.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Kodensha Co ranks #873 out of 1729 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 50.5%.
Is Kodensha Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Kodensha Co's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.64 to a high of 21.44. Based on the distribution chart, Kodensha Co ranks #873 out of 1729 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kodensha Co has a GF Score™ of 60/100 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 #873 out of 1729 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Kodensha Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.70. Historically, Kodensha Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 15.64 to 21.44 over the past decade. 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 1,729 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. 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 20.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kodensha Co's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. 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2,065.53, compared to a current price of 円11,420.00 — trading 452.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Kodensha Co's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Kodensha Co (TSE:1948), the current Gross Margin % is 0.00% 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 Kodensha Co (TSE:1948) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kodensha Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円11,420.00 is trading 452.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,065.53.
GuruFocus considers Kodensha Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:1948:
Gross Margin %: 0.00%
GF Value™: 円2,065.53 vs. price of 円11,420.00 (452.9% above fair value)
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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