Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
Area QuestTSE:8912 72 EBITDA Margin % is 5.58% as of Mar. 2026, which is 64% below its 10-year median of 15.36. GuruFocus rates TSE:8912 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of 円173.44 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,744 Real Estate companies, Area Quest ranks worse than 57.51% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Area Quest's EBITDA for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円36 Mil. Area Quest's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円649 Mil. Therefore, Area Quest's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.58%.
EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.
Area Quest EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Area Quest EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Area Quest's EBITDA 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:8912 vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Area Quest's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA 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.
Area Quest EBITDA Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Area Quest's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Area Quest's EBITDA 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.
Area Quest (TSE:8912) has a EBITDA Margin % of 5.58% as of Mar. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Area Quest and its competitors. This is 64% below median its historical median of 15.36. Over the past decade, Area Quest's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 13.03 to 21.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Area Quest ranks #1003 out of 1744 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 57.5%.
Is Area Quest's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Area Quest's current EBITDA Margin % of 5.58% is 64% below median its 10-year median of 15.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.03 to a high of 21.56. The Real Estate industry median EBITDA Margin % is 20.86. Area Quest's value of 5.58% is 73.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Area Quest ranks #1003 out of 1744 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Area Quest has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Area Quest's EBITDA Margin % compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Area Quest ranks #1003 out of 1744 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Area Quest in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 20.86. Area Quest's value of 5.58% is 73.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Area Quest's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 13.03 to 21.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.36 vs. the industry median of 20.86, Area Quest 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 EBITDA Margin % for a Real Estate company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Real Estate companies is 20.86, based on 1,744 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Area Quest's current EBITDA Margin % of 5.58% is 73.2% 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Area Quest and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 20.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Area Quest's current EBITDA Margin % is 5.58%, which is 64% below median its own 10-year median of 15.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Area Quest stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Area Quest (TSE:8912) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円173.44, compared to a current price of 円156.00 — trading 10.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 5.58%, which is 64% below median its 10-year median of 15.36 and 73.2% below the Real Estate industry median of 20.86. Area Quest's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Area Quest (TSE:8912), the current EBITDA Margin % is 5.58% 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 Area Quest (TSE:8912) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Area Quest stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円156.00 is trading 10.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円173.44.
GuruFocus considers Area Quest to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:8912:
EBITDA Margin %: 5.58% (64% below median its 10-year median of 15.36)
GF Value™: 円173.44 vs. price of 円156.00 (10.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 73.2% below the Real Estate median (#1003 of 1744)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8912 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Area Quest Inc operates as a real estate business solution provider. The business of the company includes tenant invitation, update and contract management, and building management.
72GF Score
Get the complete analysis for TSE:8912
EBITDA Margin % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
TSE:8912 has been successfully added to your 
