Kitakei CoTSE:9872 +0.98%73 Gross Margin % is 10.90% as of May. 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 9.92. GuruFocus rates TSE:9872 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of 円832.49 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,721 Construction companies, Kitakei Co ranks worse than 77.69% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Kitakei Co's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in May. 2026 was 円3,243 Mil. Kitakei Co's Revenue for the
six
months ended in May. 2026 was 円29,741 Mil. Therefore, Kitakei Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 10.90%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kitakei Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9872'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.54 Med: 9.92 Max: 10.97
Current: 10.94
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Kitakei Co was 10.97%. The lowest was 9.54%. And the median was 9.92%.
TSE:9872's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 77.69% of 1721
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 20.73
vs TSE:9872: 10.94
Kitakei Co had a gross margin of 10.90% for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Kitakei Co was 2.20% per year.
Kitakei Co (TSE:9872) 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
Kitakei Co had a gross margin of 10.90% for the quarter that ended in May. 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.
Kitakei Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Kitakei Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kitakei 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:9872 vs TT, JCI, CARR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Kitakei 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.
Kitakei Co Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Kitakei Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kitakei 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.
Kitakei Co (TSE:9872) has a Gross Margin % of 10.90% as of May. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Kitakei Co and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 9.92. Over the past decade, Kitakei Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 9.54 to 10.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Kitakei Co ranks #1337 out of 1721 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 77.7%.
Is Kitakei Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Kitakei Co's current Gross Margin % of 10.90% is 10% above median its 10-year median of 9.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.54 to a high of 10.97. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.73. Kitakei Co's value of 10.90% is 47.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kitakei Co ranks #1337 out of 1721 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kitakei Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kitakei Co's Gross Margin % compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Kitakei Co ranks #1337 out of 1721 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Kitakei Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.73. Kitakei Co's value of 10.90% is 47.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Kitakei Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 9.54 to 10.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.92 vs. the industry median of 20.73, Kitakei 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 20.73, based on 1,721 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. Kitakei Co's current Gross Margin % of 10.90% is 47.4% 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 Kitakei Co and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kitakei Co's current Gross Margin % is 10.90%, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 9.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kitakei Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kitakei Co (TSE:9872) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円832.49, compared to a current price of 円924.00 — trading 11% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 10.90%, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 9.92 and 47.4% below the Construction industry median of 20.73. Kitakei Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Kitakei Co (TSE:9872), the current Gross Margin % is 10.90% as of May. 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 Kitakei Co (TSE:9872) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kitakei Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円924.00 is trading 11% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円832.49.
GuruFocus considers Kitakei Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9872:
Gross Margin %: 10.90% (10% above median its 10-year median of 9.92)
GF Value™: 円832.49 vs. price of 円924.00 (11% above fair value)
Industry Position: 47.4% below the Construction median (#1337 of 1721)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9872 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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