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Seven Industries CoTSE:7896 -0.59%62 Gross Margin % is 13.01% as of Mar. 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 15.51. GuruFocus rates TSE:7896 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of 円498.50 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,725 Construction companies, Seven Industries Co ranks worse than 69.97% on this metric.
Seven Industries Co Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -3.5%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Seven Industries Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:7896'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.43 Med: 15.51 Max: 16.86
Current: 13.43
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Seven Industries Co was 16.86%. The lowest was 13.43%. And the median was 15.51%.
TSE:7896's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 69.97% of 1725
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 20.7
vs TSE:7896: 13.43
Seven Industries Co had a gross margin of 13.01% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Seven Industries Co was -3.50% per year.
Seven Industries Co (TSE:7896) 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
Seven Industries Co had a gross margin of 13.01% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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.
Seven Industries Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Seven Industries Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Seven Industries 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:7896 vs TT, JCI, CARR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Seven Industries 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.
Seven Industries Co Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Seven Industries Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Seven Industries 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.
Seven Industries Co (TSE:7896) has a Gross Margin % of 13.01% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Seven Industries Co and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 15.51. Over the past decade, Seven Industries Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.43 to 16.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Seven Industries Co ranks #1207 out of 1725 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 70%.
Is Seven Industries Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Seven Industries Co's current Gross Margin % of 13.01% is 16% below median its 10-year median of 15.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.43 to a high of 16.86. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.70. Seven Industries Co's value of 13.01% is 37.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Seven Industries Co ranks #1207 out of 1725 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Seven Industries Co has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Seven Industries Co's Gross Margin % compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Seven Industries Co ranks #1207 out of 1725 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Seven Industries Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.70. Seven Industries Co's value of 13.01% is 37.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Seven Industries Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.43 to 16.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.51 vs. the industry median of 20.70, Seven Industries 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 Construction company?
The median Gross Margin % among Construction companies is 20.70, based on 1,725 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. Seven Industries Co's current Gross Margin % of 13.01% is 37.1% 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 Seven Industries Co and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Seven Industries Co's current Gross Margin % is 13.01%, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 15.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Seven Industries Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seven Industries Co (TSE:7896) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円498.50, compared to a current price of 円507.00 — trading 1.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 13.01%, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 15.51 and 37.1% below the Construction industry median of 20.70. Seven Industries Co's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 6 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 Seven Industries Co (TSE:7896), the current Gross Margin % is 13.01% 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 Seven Industries Co (TSE:7896) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seven Industries Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円507.00 is trading 1.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円498.50.
GuruFocus considers Seven Industries Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7896:
Gross Margin %: 13.01% (16% below median its 10-year median of 15.51)
GF Value™: 円498.50 vs. price of 円507.00 (1.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 37.1% below the Construction median (#1207 of 1725)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7896 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Seven Industries Co Ltd is a Japan-based company offering Interior building materials and Wood structure business. It mainly produces and sells housing materials using laminated timber and other materials by item, as well as manages real estate rentals.
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