First Juken CoTSE:8917 +0.86%64 Gross Margin % is 18.02% as of Apr. 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 16.98. GuruFocus rates TSE:8917 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,101.37 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 90 Homebuilding & Construction companies, First Juken Co ranks worse than 67.78% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for First Juken Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:8917'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.27 Med: 16.98 Max: 18.33
Current: 17.44
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of First Juken Co was 18.33%. The lowest was 14.27%. And the median was 16.98%.
TSE:8917's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 67.78% of 90
companies
in the Homebuilding & Construction industry
Industry Median: 21.34
vs TSE:8917: 17.44
First Juken Co had a gross margin of 18.02% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for First Juken Co was 0.40% per year.
First Juken Co (TSE:8917) 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
First Juken Co had a gross margin of 18.02% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 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.
First Juken Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
First Juken Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for First Juken 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:8917 vs DHI, PHM, LEN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Residential Construction subindustry, First Juken 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.
First Juken Co Gross Margin % vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry
For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, First Juken Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where First Juken 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.
First Juken Co (TSE:8917) has a Gross Margin % of 18.02% as of Apr. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on First Juken Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 16.98. Over the past decade, First Juken Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.27 to 18.33. According to the industry distribution chart, First Juken Co ranks #61 out of 90 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, placing it in the top 67.8%.
Is First Juken Co's Gross Margin % too high?
First Juken Co's current Gross Margin % of 18.02% is near median its 10-year median of 16.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.27 to a high of 18.33. The Homebuilding & Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 21.34. First Juken Co's value of 18.02% is 15.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, First Juken Co ranks #61 out of 90 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, First Juken Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does First Juken Co's Gross Margin % compare to DHI and PHM?
According to the Homebuilding & Construction industry distribution chart, First Juken Co ranks #61 out of 90 companies for Gross Margin %. This places First Juken Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 21.34. First Juken Co's value of 18.02% is 15.6% below this benchmark. Historically, First Juken Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.27 to 18.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.98 vs. the industry median of 21.34, First Juken 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 Homebuilding & Construction company?
The median Gross Margin % among Homebuilding & Construction companies is 21.34, based on 90 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. First Juken Co's current Gross Margin % of 18.02% is 15.6% 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 First Juken Co and its competitors. For the Homebuilding & Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 21.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. First Juken Co's current Gross Margin % is 18.02%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 16.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is First Juken Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Juken Co (TSE:8917) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,101.37, compared to a current price of 円1,056.00 — trading 4.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 18.02%, which is near median its 10-year median of 16.98 and 15.6% below the Homebuilding & Construction industry median of 21.34. First Juken Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 First Juken Co (TSE:8917), the current Gross Margin % is 18.02% as of Apr. 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 First Juken Co (TSE:8917) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Juken Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円1,056.00 is trading 4.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,101.37.
GuruFocus considers First Juken Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:8917:
Gross Margin %: 18.02% (near median its 10-year median of 16.98)
GF Value™: 円1,101.37 vs. price of 円1,056.00 (4.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 15.6% below the Homebuilding & Construction median (#61 of 90)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8917 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
First Juken Co Ltd is a Japanese based company engaged in the development of residential housing and condominium buildings. Its detached housing business offers the wooden house with a traditional conventional construction method. Its residential condominium business offers house on sale and rental. It is also engaged insurance business that offers fire insurance and life insurance. The Group is mainly engaged in the Detached house business, Condominium business and Special construction business.
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