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Kimura CoTSE:7461 +0.41%64 Gross Margin % is 29.49% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 28.52. GuruFocus rates TSE:7461 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of 円552.73 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 396 Building Materials companies, Kimura Co ranks better than 60.61% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Kimura Co's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円5,271 Mil. Kimura Co's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円17,871 Mil. Therefore, Kimura Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 29.49%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kimura Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:7461'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 24.3 Med: 28.52 Max: 30.2
Current: 30.2
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Kimura Co was 30.20%. The lowest was 24.30%. And the median was 28.52%.
TSE:7461's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 60.61% of 396
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 26.19
vs TSE:7461: 30.20
Kimura Co had a gross margin of 29.49% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Kimura Co was 1.30% per year.
Kimura Co (TSE:7461) 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
Kimura Co had a gross margin of 29.49% 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.
Kimura Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Kimura Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kimura Co'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:7461 vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Kimura Co'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.
Kimura Co Gross Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Kimura Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kimura Co'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.
Kimura Co (TSE:7461) has a Gross Margin % of 29.49% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Kimura Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 28.52. Over the past decade, Kimura Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.30 to 30.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Kimura Co ranks #156 out of 396 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 39.4%.
Is Kimura Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Kimura Co's current Gross Margin % of 29.49% is near median its 10-year median of 28.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 24.30 to a high of 30.20. The Building Materials industry median Gross Margin % is 26.19. Kimura Co's value of 29.49% is 12.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kimura Co ranks #156 out of 396 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kimura Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kimura Co's Gross Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Kimura Co ranks #156 out of 396 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Kimura Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.19. Kimura Co's value of 29.49% is 12.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Kimura Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.30 to 30.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.52 vs. the industry median of 26.19, Kimura Co 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 26.19, 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. Kimura Co's current Gross Margin % of 29.49% is 12.6% 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 Kimura Co and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kimura Co's current Gross Margin % is 29.49%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 28.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kimura Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kimura Co (TSE:7461) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円552.73, compared to a current price of 円491.00 — trading 11.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 29.49%, which is near median its 10-year median of 28.52 and 12.6% above the Building Materials industry median of 26.19. Kimura Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Kimura Co (TSE:7461), the current Gross Margin % is 29.49% 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 Kimura Co (TSE:7461) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kimura Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円491.00 is trading 11.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円552.73.
GuruFocus considers Kimura Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7461:
Gross Margin %: 29.49% (near median its 10-year median of 28.52)
GF Value™: 円552.73 vs. price of 円491.00 (11.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 12.6% above the Building Materials median (#156 of 396)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7461 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kimura Co Ltd is a Japanese based general trading company in building materials. Its product portfolio includes building materials, power tools, do-it-yourself goods, doors, windows, and system kitchen products. In addition, the company also operates in the real estate business.
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