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Architects Studio JapanTSE:6085 +19.14%27 Gross Margin % is 42.16% as of Dec. 2025, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 84.46. GuruFocus rates TSE:6085 with a GF Score™ of 27/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,734 Construction companies, Architects Studio Japan ranks better than 91.23% on this metric.
Architects Studio Japan (TSE:6085) 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
Architects Studio Japan had a gross margin of 42.16% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable 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.
Architects Studio Japan Gross Margin % Related Terms
Architects Studio Japan 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:6085 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Architects Studio Japan'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.
Architects Studio Japan Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Architects Studio Japan's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Architects Studio Japan'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.
Architects Studio Japan (TSE:6085) has a Gross Margin % of 42.16% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Architects Studio Japan and its competitors. This is 50% below median its historical median of 84.46. Over the past decade, Architects Studio Japan's Gross Margin % has ranged from 54.59 to 88.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Architects Studio Japan ranks #152 out of 1734 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 8.8%.
Is Architects Studio Japan's Gross Margin % too high?
Architects Studio Japan's current Gross Margin % of 42.16% is 50% below median its 10-year median of 84.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 54.59 to a high of 88.50. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.71. Architects Studio Japan's value of 42.16% is 103.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Architects Studio Japan ranks #152 out of 1734 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Architects Studio Japan has a GF Score™ of 27/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Architects Studio Japan's Gross Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Architects Studio Japan ranks #152 out of 1734 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Architects Studio Japan in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.71. Architects Studio Japan's value of 42.16% is 103.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Architects Studio Japan's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 54.59 to 88.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 84.46 vs. the industry median of 20.71, Architects Studio Japan 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 20.71, based on 1,734 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. Architects Studio Japan's current Gross Margin % of 42.16% is 103.6% 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 Architects Studio Japan and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Architects Studio Japan's current Gross Margin % is 42.16%, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 84.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Architects Studio Japan stock overvalued right now?
Architects Studio Japan (TSE:6085) has a current Gross Margin % of 42.16%. The current Gross Margin % is 42.16%, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 84.46 and 103.6% above the Construction industry median of 20.71. Architects Studio Japan's overall GF Score™ is 27/100 with 3 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 Architects Studio Japan (TSE:6085), the current Gross Margin % is 42.16% as of Dec. 2025. 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.
Architects Studio Japan Inc develops a network of architects in Japan. It also provides a platform to connect architects, home building companies and clients. It offers services for various projects, including renovations, medical facilities, rental properties, commercial developments, and other projects.
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