YAMAXTSE:5285 -0.75%72 Gross Margin % is 27.06% as of Mar. 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 22.40. GuruFocus rates TSE:5285 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,728.10 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 395 Building Materials companies, YAMAX ranks better than 50.13% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. YAMAX's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円3,607 Mil. YAMAX's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円13,330 Mil. Therefore, YAMAX's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 27.06%.
The historical rank and industry rank for YAMAX's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:5285'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 19.72 Med: 22.4 Max: 27.99
Current: 26.2
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of YAMAX was 27.99%. The lowest was 19.72%. And the median was 22.40%.
TSE:5285's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 50.13% of 395
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 26.18
vs TSE:5285: 26.20
YAMAX had a gross margin of 27.06% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for YAMAX was 6.60% per year.
YAMAX (TSE:5285) 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
YAMAX had a gross margin of 27.06% 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.
YAMAX Gross Margin % Related Terms
YAMAX Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for YAMAX'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:5285 vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, YAMAX'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.
YAMAX Gross Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, YAMAX's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where YAMAX'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.
YAMAX (TSE:5285) has a Gross Margin % of 27.06% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on YAMAX and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 22.40. Over the past decade, YAMAX's Gross Margin % has ranged from 19.72 to 27.99. According to the industry distribution chart, YAMAX ranks #197 out of 395 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 49.9%.
Is YAMAX's Gross Margin % too high?
YAMAX's current Gross Margin % of 27.06% is 21% above median its 10-year median of 22.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 19.72 to a high of 27.99. The Building Materials industry median Gross Margin % is 26.18. YAMAX's value of 27.06% is 3.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, YAMAX ranks #197 out of 395 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, YAMAX has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does YAMAX's Gross Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, YAMAX ranks #197 out of 395 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts YAMAX in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.18. YAMAX's value of 27.06% is 3.4% above this benchmark. Historically, YAMAX's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 19.72 to 27.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.40 vs. the industry median of 26.18, YAMAX 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 Building Materials company?
The median Gross Margin % among Building Materials companies is 26.18, based on 395 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. YAMAX's current Gross Margin % of 27.06% is 3.4% 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 YAMAX and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. YAMAX's current Gross Margin % is 27.06%, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 22.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is YAMAX stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, YAMAX (TSE:5285) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,728.10, compared to a current price of 円1,319.00 — trading 23.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 27.06%, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 22.40 and 3.4% above the Building Materials industry median of 26.18. YAMAX's overall GF Score™ is 72/100. 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 YAMAX (TSE:5285), the current Gross Margin % is 27.06% 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 YAMAX (TSE:5285) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, YAMAX stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円1,319.00 is trading 23.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,728.10.
GuruFocus considers YAMAX to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:5285:
Gross Margin %: 27.06% (21% above median its 10-year median of 22.40)
GF Value™: 円1,728.10 vs. price of 円1,319.00 (23.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 3.4% above the Building Materials median (#197 of 395)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5285 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
YAMAX Corp is engaged in the civil engineering cement and architectural concrete products. The company involves in the manufacture and sale of secondary concrete products for civil engineering, and sale and construction of associated products and materials. The company is also engaged in real estate-related businesses such as construction and sales of wooden houses, sales of real estate and development of housing sites.
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