VertexTSE:5290 -0.15%74 Gross Margin % is 31.02% as of Mar. 2026, which is 0% above its 10-year median of 30.99. GuruFocus rates TSE:5290 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,285.43 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 396 Building Materials companies, Vertex ranks better than 64.65% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Vertex's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円8,953 Mil. Vertex's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円28,866 Mil. Therefore, Vertex's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 31.02%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vertex's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:5290'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 23.72 Med: 30.99 Max: 34.01
Current: 32.13
During the past 8 years, the highestGross Margin % of Vertex was 34.01%. The lowest was 23.72%. And the median was 30.99%.
TSE:5290's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 64.65% of 396
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 26.155
vs TSE:5290: 32.13
Vertex had a gross margin of 31.02% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Vertex was 2.00% per year.
Vertex (TSE:5290) 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
Vertex had a gross margin of 31.02% 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.
Vertex Gross Margin % Related Terms
Vertex Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vertex'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:5290 vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Vertex'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.
Vertex Gross Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Vertex's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vertex'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.
Vertex (TSE:5290) has a Gross Margin % of 31.02% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Vertex and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 30.99. Over the past decade, Vertex's Gross Margin % has ranged from 23.72 to 34.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Vertex ranks #140 out of 396 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 35.4%.
Is Vertex's Gross Margin % too high?
Vertex's current Gross Margin % of 31.02% is near median its 10-year median of 30.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 23.72 to a high of 34.01. The Building Materials industry median Gross Margin % is 26.16. Vertex's value of 31.02% is 18.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vertex ranks #140 out of 396 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Vertex has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vertex's Gross Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Vertex ranks #140 out of 396 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Vertex in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.16. Vertex's value of 31.02% is 18.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Vertex's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 23.72 to 34.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 30.99 vs. the industry median of 26.16, Vertex 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 26.16, based on 396 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. Vertex's current Gross Margin % of 31.02% is 18.6% 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 Vertex and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vertex's current Gross Margin % is 31.02%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 30.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vertex stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vertex (TSE:5290) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,285.43, compared to a current price of 円1,358.00 — trading 5.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 31.02%, which is near median its 10-year median of 30.99 and 18.6% above the Building Materials industry median of 26.16. Vertex's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Vertex (TSE:5290), the current Gross Margin % is 31.02% 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 Vertex (TSE:5290) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vertex stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,358.00 is trading 5.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,285.43.
GuruFocus considers Vertex to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:5290:
Gross Margin %: 31.02% (near median its 10-year median of 30.99)
GF Value™: 円1,285.43 vs. price of 円1,358.00 (5.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 18.6% above the Building Materials median (#140 of 396)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5290 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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