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C.S.Lumber CoTSE:7808 +6.04%60 Gross Margin % is 16.91% as of Feb. 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 21.01. GuruFocus rates TSE:7808 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,011.40 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 279 Forest Products companies, C.S.Lumber Co ranks worse than 51.25% on this metric.
C.S.Lumber Co Inc gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -4.4%.
The historical rank and industry rank for C.S.Lumber Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:7808'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 17.58 Med: 21.01 Max: 25.7
Current: 18.68
During the past 11 years, the highestGross Margin % of C.S.Lumber Co was 25.70%. The lowest was 17.58%. And the median was 21.01%.
TSE:7808's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 51.25% of 279
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 18.89
vs TSE:7808: 18.68
C.S.Lumber Co had a gross margin of 16.91% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for C.S.Lumber Co was -4.40% per year.
C.S.Lumber Co (TSE:7808) 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
C.S.Lumber Co had a gross margin of 16.91% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => No sustainable 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.
C.S.Lumber Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
C.S.Lumber Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for C.S.Lumber 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:7808 vs SSD, UFPI, BCC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, C.S.Lumber 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.
C.S.Lumber Co Gross Margin % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, C.S.Lumber Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where C.S.Lumber 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.
C.S.Lumber Co (TSE:7808) has a Gross Margin % of 16.91% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on C.S.Lumber Co and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 21.01. Over the past decade, C.S.Lumber Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.58 to 25.70. According to the industry distribution chart, C.S.Lumber Co ranks #143 out of 279 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 51.3%.
Is C.S.Lumber Co's Gross Margin % too high?
C.S.Lumber Co's current Gross Margin % of 16.91% is 20% below median its 10-year median of 21.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.58 to a high of 25.70. The Forest Products industry median Gross Margin % is 18.89. C.S.Lumber Co's value of 16.91% is 10.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, C.S.Lumber Co ranks #143 out of 279 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, C.S.Lumber Co has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does C.S.Lumber Co's Gross Margin % compare to SSD and UFPI?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, C.S.Lumber Co ranks #143 out of 279 companies for Gross Margin %. This places C.S.Lumber Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 18.89. C.S.Lumber Co's value of 16.91% is 10.5% below this benchmark. Historically, C.S.Lumber Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.58 to 25.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.01 vs. the industry median of 18.89, C.S.Lumber Co has consistently been below 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 Forest Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Forest Products companies is 18.89, based on 279 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. C.S.Lumber Co's current Gross Margin % of 16.91% is 10.5% below 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 C.S.Lumber Co and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 18.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. C.S.Lumber Co's current Gross Margin % is 16.91%, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 21.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is C.S.Lumber Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, C.S.Lumber Co (TSE:7808) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,011.40, compared to a current price of 円2,757.00 — trading 8.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 16.91%, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 21.01 and 10.5% below the Forest Products industry median of 18.89. C.S.Lumber Co's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 5 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 C.S.Lumber Co (TSE:7808), the current Gross Margin % is 16.91% as of Feb. 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 C.S.Lumber Co (TSE:7808) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, C.S.Lumber Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円2,757.00 is trading 8.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,011.40.
GuruFocus considers C.S.Lumber Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7808:
Gross Margin %: 16.91% (20% below median its 10-year median of 21.01)
GF Value™: 円3,011.40 vs. price of 円2,757.00 (8.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 10.5% below the Forest Products median (#143 of 279)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7808 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
C.S.Lumber Co Inc is a Japan-based company, engages in the pre-cutting and sale of a wood business. It is engaged in the computer-aided design, pre-cut processing, and distribution of lumbers, design of two-by-four method, as well as the manufacture and distribution of panels. It is also engaged in the construction contracting of wooden detached houses and wooden general buildings as well as Real Estate Leasing business.
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