Sanko Metal Industrial CoTSE:1972 +1.04%68 Gross Margin % is 20.99% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 21.68. GuruFocus rates TSE:1972 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,120.25 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,718 Construction companies, Sanko Metal Industrial Co ranks worse than 50.06% on this metric.
Sanko Metal Industrial Co (TSE:1972) 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
Sanko Metal Industrial Co had a gross margin of 20.99% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
Sanko Metal Industrial Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Sanko Metal Industrial Co 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:1972 vs TT, JCI, CARR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Sanko Metal Industrial 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.
Sanko Metal Industrial Co Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Sanko Metal Industrial Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sanko Metal Industrial 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.
Sanko Metal Industrial Co (TSE:1972) has a Gross Margin % of 20.99% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Sanko Metal Industrial Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 21.68. Over the past decade, Sanko Metal Industrial Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.73 to 22.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Sanko Metal Industrial Co ranks #860 out of 1718 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 50.1%.
Is Sanko Metal Industrial Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Sanko Metal Industrial Co's current Gross Margin % of 20.99% is near median its 10-year median of 21.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.73 to a high of 22.27. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.75. Sanko Metal Industrial Co's value of 20.99% is 1.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sanko Metal Industrial Co ranks #860 out of 1718 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sanko Metal Industrial Co has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sanko Metal Industrial Co's Gross Margin % compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Sanko Metal Industrial Co ranks #860 out of 1718 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Sanko Metal Industrial Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.75. Sanko Metal Industrial Co's value of 20.99% is 1.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Sanko Metal Industrial Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.73 to 22.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.68 vs. the industry median of 20.75, Sanko Metal Industrial Co has consistently been above 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 20.75, 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. Sanko Metal Industrial Co's current Gross Margin % of 20.99% is 1.2% above 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 Sanko Metal Industrial Co and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sanko Metal Industrial Co's current Gross Margin % is 20.99%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 21.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sanko Metal Industrial Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanko Metal Industrial Co (TSE:1972) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,120.25, compared to a current price of 円1,268.00 — trading 13.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 20.99%, which is near median its 10-year median of 21.68 and 1.2% above the Construction industry median of 20.75. Sanko Metal Industrial Co's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 2 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 Sanko Metal Industrial Co (TSE:1972), the current Gross Margin % is 20.99% 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 Sanko Metal Industrial Co (TSE:1972) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanko Metal Industrial Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,268.00 is trading 13.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,120.25.
GuruFocus considers Sanko Metal Industrial Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:1972:
Gross Margin %: 20.99% (near median its 10-year median of 21.68)
GF Value™: 円1,120.25 vs. price of 円1,268.00 (13.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1.2% above the Construction median (#860 of 1718)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:1972 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sanko Metal Industrial Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing, processing, and execution and sales of roofing, construction materials and paint as well as design and contract services for ancillary construction work. The product line includes - Galvanized steel sheet, Aluminium-plated steel sheet, PVC coated steel sheet, NS acid-resistant clad steel sheet, and colour stainless-steel sheet.
68GF Score
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