Aval DataTSE:6918 +0.75%72 Gross Margin % is 28.89% as of Mar. 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 35.40. GuruFocus rates TSE:6918 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,600.02 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,453 Hardware companies, Aval Data ranks better than 57.07% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Aval Data's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,310 Mil. Aval Data's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円4,536 Mil. Therefore, Aval Data's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 28.89%.
Warning Sign:
Aval Data Corp gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -5%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Aval Data's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:6918'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 28.52 Med: 35.4 Max: 37.93
Current: 28.52
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Aval Data was 37.93%. The lowest was 28.52%. And the median was 35.40%.
TSE:6918's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 57.07% of 2453
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 24.52
vs TSE:6918: 28.52
Aval Data had a gross margin of 28.89% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Aval Data was -5.00% per year.
Aval Data (TSE:6918) 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
Aval Data had a gross margin of 28.89% 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.
Aval Data Gross Margin % Related Terms
Aval Data Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Aval Data'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:6918 vs SNDK, DELL, STX: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Aval Data'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.
Aval Data Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Aval Data's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aval Data'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.
Aval Data (TSE:6918) has a Gross Margin % of 28.89% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Aval Data and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 35.40. Over the past decade, Aval Data's Gross Margin % has ranged from 28.52 to 37.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Aval Data ranks #1053 out of 2453 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 42.9%.
Is Aval Data's Gross Margin % too high?
Aval Data's current Gross Margin % of 28.89% is 18% below median its 10-year median of 35.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 28.52 to a high of 37.93. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.52. Aval Data's value of 28.89% is 17.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aval Data ranks #1053 out of 2453 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Aval Data has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aval Data's Gross Margin % compare to SNDK and DELL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Aval Data ranks #1053 out of 2453 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Aval Data in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.52. Aval Data's value of 28.89% is 17.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Aval Data's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 28.52 to 37.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 35.40 vs. the industry median of 24.52, Aval Data 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 Hardware company?
The median Gross Margin % among Hardware companies is 24.52, based on 2,453 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. Aval Data's current Gross Margin % of 28.89% is 17.8% 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 Aval Data and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aval Data's current Gross Margin % is 28.89%, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 35.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aval Data stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aval Data (TSE:6918) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,600.02, compared to a current price of 円3,375.00 — trading 29.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 28.89%, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 35.40 and 17.8% above the Hardware industry median of 24.52. Aval Data's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 10 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 Aval Data (TSE:6918), the current Gross Margin % is 28.89% 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 Aval Data (TSE:6918) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aval Data stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円3,375.00 is trading 29.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,600.02.
GuruFocus considers Aval Data to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:6918:
Gross Margin %: 28.89% (18% below median its 10-year median of 35.40)
GF Value™: 円2,600.02 vs. price of 円3,375.00 (29.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 17.8% above the Hardware median (#1053 of 2453)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6918 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Aval Data Corporation is engaged in the manufacturing and selling of industrial electronic equipment, consisting of related products and contracted products. The company's product offerings include embedded modules, image processing modules, and measurement and communication equipment.
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