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Sanyo EngineeringnstructionTSE:1960 +2.37%73 Gross Margin % is 16.39% as of Mar. 2026, which is 44% above its 10-year median of 11.38. GuruFocus rates TSE:1960 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,079.12 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,725 Construction companies, Sanyo Engineeringnstruction ranks worse than 65.04% 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
Sanyo Engineeringnstruction had a gross margin of 16.39% 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.
Sanyo Engineeringnstruction Gross Margin % Related Terms
Sanyo Engineeringnstruction Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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:1960 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Sanyo Engineeringnstruction'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.
Sanyo Engineeringnstruction Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Sanyo Engineeringnstruction's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sanyo Engineeringnstruction'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.
Sanyo Engineeringnstruction (TSE:1960) has a Gross Margin % of 16.39% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Sanyo Engineeringnstruction and its competitors. This is 44% above median its historical median of 11.38. Over the past decade, Sanyo Engineeringnstruction's Gross Margin % has ranged from 9.71 to 14.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Sanyo Engineeringnstruction ranks #1122 out of 1725 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 65%.
Is Sanyo Engineeringnstruction's Gross Margin % too high?
Sanyo Engineeringnstruction's current Gross Margin % of 16.39% is 44% above median its 10-year median of 11.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.71 to a high of 14.94. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.70. Sanyo Engineeringnstruction's value of 16.39% is 20.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sanyo Engineeringnstruction ranks #1122 out of 1725 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sanyo Engineeringnstruction has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sanyo Engineeringnstruction's Gross Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Sanyo Engineeringnstruction ranks #1122 out of 1725 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Sanyo Engineeringnstruction in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.70. Sanyo Engineeringnstruction's value of 16.39% is 20.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Sanyo Engineeringnstruction's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 9.71 to 14.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.38 vs. the industry median of 20.70, Sanyo Engineeringnstruction 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. Sanyo Engineeringnstruction's current Gross Margin % of 16.39% is 20.8% 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 Sanyo Engineeringnstruction 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. Sanyo Engineeringnstruction's current Gross Margin % is 16.39%, which is 44% above median its own 10-year median of 11.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sanyo Engineeringnstruction stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanyo Engineeringnstruction (TSE:1960) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,079.12, compared to a current price of 円1,470.00 — trading 36.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 16.39%, which is 44% above median its 10-year median of 11.38 and 20.8% below the Construction industry median of 20.70. Sanyo Engineeringnstruction's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Sanyo Engineeringnstruction (TSE:1960), the current Gross Margin % is 16.39% 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 Sanyo Engineeringnstruction (TSE:1960) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanyo Engineeringnstruction stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,470.00 is trading 36.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,079.12.
GuruFocus considers Sanyo Engineeringnstruction to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:1960:
Gross Margin %: 16.39% (44% above median its 10-year median of 11.38)
GF Value™: 円1,079.12 vs. price of 円1,470.00 (36.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 20.8% below the Construction median (#1122 of 1725)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:1960 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sanyo Engineering & Construction Inc. covers all aspects of mechanical, electrical, and other associated engineering services. It provides painting work, survey work, fire extinguishing facility work, production and sales of electric equipment, air conditioning, water supply, and drainage work, civil engineering work, steel structure work, and others. The company's work include Tan Son Nhat International Airport, The mall shopping center, The University of Tokyo, School of Science, Tokai Hokuriku Expressway Tsubakihara Tunnel, and others.
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