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Plasson IndustriesXTAE:PLSN -1.13%88 Gross Margin % is 38.64% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 37.68. GuruFocus rates XTAE:PLSN with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of ₪189.32 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,726 Construction companies, Plasson Industries ranks better than 80.48% on this metric.
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
Plasson Industries had a gross margin of 38.64% 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.
Plasson Industries Gross Margin % Related Terms
Plasson Industries Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Plasson Industries'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.
XTAE:PLSN vs TT, JCI, CARR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Plasson Industries'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.
Plasson Industries Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Plasson Industries's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Plasson Industries'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.
Plasson Industries (XTAE:PLSN) has a Gross Margin % of 38.64% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Plasson Industries and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 37.68. Over the past decade, Plasson Industries' Gross Margin % has ranged from 35.16 to 40.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Plasson Industries ranks #337 out of 1726 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 19.5%.
Is Plasson Industries' Gross Margin % too high?
Plasson Industries' current Gross Margin % of 38.64% is near median its 10-year median of 37.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 35.16 to a high of 40.14. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.72. Plasson Industries' value of 38.64% is 86.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Plasson Industries ranks #337 out of 1726 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Plasson Industries has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Plasson Industries' Gross Margin % compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Plasson Industries ranks #337 out of 1726 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Plasson Industries in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.72. Plasson Industries' value of 38.64% is 86.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Plasson Industries' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 35.16 to 40.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 37.68 vs. the industry median of 20.72, Plasson Industries 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 Construction company?
The median Gross Margin % among Construction companies is 20.72, based on 1,726 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. Plasson Industries's current Gross Margin % of 38.64% is 86.5% 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 Plasson Industries and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Plasson Industries's current Gross Margin % is 38.64%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 37.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Plasson Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Plasson Industries (XTAE:PLSN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₪189.32, compared to a current price of ₪157.80 — trading 16.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 38.64%, which is near median its 10-year median of 37.68 and 86.5% above the Construction industry median of 20.72. Plasson Industries' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Plasson Industries (XTAE:PLSN), the current Gross Margin % is 38.64% 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 Plasson Industries (XTAE:PLSN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Plasson Industries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₪157.80 is trading 16.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₪189.32.
GuruFocus considers Plasson Industries to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XTAE:PLSN:
Gross Margin %: 38.64% (near median its 10-year median of 37.68)
GF Value™: ₪189.32 vs. price of ₪157.80 (16.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 86.5% above the Construction median (#337 of 1726)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XTAE:PLSN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Plasson Industries Ltd provides solutions for connecting PE pipes. It offers ElectroFusion & Mechanical Fittings, Adjustable Elbow, Controllers, and PE Ball Valve, among others to municipal water distribution and gas conveyance systems, among others.
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