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Tobishima HoldingsTSE:256A +0.24%61 Gross Margin % is 12.46% as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 11.24. GuruFocus rates TSE:256A with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,667.47 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,725 Construction companies, Tobishima Holdings ranks worse than 73.86% 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
Tobishima Holdings had a gross margin of 12.46% 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.
Tobishima Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
Tobishima Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tobishima Holdings'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:256A vs PWR, FIX, EME: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Tobishima Holdings'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.
Tobishima Holdings Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Tobishima Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tobishima Holdings'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.
Tobishima Holdings (TSE:256A) has a Gross Margin % of 12.46% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Tobishima Holdings and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 11.24. Over the past decade, Tobishima Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 9.79 to 12.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Tobishima Holdings ranks #1274 out of 1725 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 73.9%.
Is Tobishima Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Tobishima Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 12.46% is 11% above median its 10-year median of 11.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.79 to a high of 12.18. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.70. Tobishima Holdings' value of 12.46% is 39.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tobishima Holdings ranks #1274 out of 1725 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Tobishima Holdings has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tobishima Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Tobishima Holdings ranks #1274 out of 1725 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Tobishima Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.70. Tobishima Holdings' value of 12.46% is 39.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Tobishima Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 9.79 to 12.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.24 vs. the industry median of 20.70, Tobishima Holdings 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. Tobishima Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 12.46% is 39.8% 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 Tobishima Holdings 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. Tobishima Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 12.46%, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 11.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tobishima Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tobishima Holdings (TSE:256A) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,667.47, compared to a current price of 円2,074.00 — trading 24.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 12.46%, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 11.24 and 39.8% below the Construction industry median of 20.70. Tobishima Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 4 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 Tobishima Holdings (TSE:256A), the current Gross Margin % is 12.46% 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 Tobishima Holdings (TSE:256A) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tobishima Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,074.00 is trading 24.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,667.47.
GuruFocus considers Tobishima Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:256A:
Gross Margin %: 12.46% (11% above median its 10-year median of 11.24)
GF Value™: 円1,667.47 vs. price of 円2,074.00 (24.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 39.8% below the Construction median (#1274 of 1725)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:256A stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tobishima Holdings Inc is engaged in general construction services (both civil engineering and building construction) and related businesses, as well as all associated and related businesses.
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