Japan Logistics FundFRA:8UT 61 Gross Margin % is 68.58% as of Jan. 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 62.14. GuruFocus rates FRA:8UT with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of €541.18. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 681 REITs companies, Japan Logistics Fund ranks worse than 53.6% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Japan Logistics Fund's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:8UT'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 58.35 Med: 62.14 Max: 68.49
Current: 67.89
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Japan Logistics Fund was 68.49%. The lowest was 58.35%. And the median was 62.14%.
FRA:8UT's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 53.6% of 681
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 69.62
vs FRA:8UT: 67.89
Japan Logistics Fund had a gross margin of 68.58% for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Japan Logistics Fund was 0.20% per year.
Japan Logistics Fund (FRA:8UT) 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
Japan Logistics Fund had a gross margin of 68.58% for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 => Durable 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.
Japan Logistics Fund Gross Margin % Related Terms
Japan Logistics Fund Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Japan Logistics Fund'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.
FRA:8UT vs PLD, PSA, EXR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the REIT - Industrial subindustry, Japan Logistics Fund'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.
Japan Logistics Fund Gross Margin % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Japan Logistics Fund's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Japan Logistics Fund'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.
Japan Logistics Fund (FRA:8UT) has a Gross Margin % of 68.58% as of Jan. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Japan Logistics Fund and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 62.14. Over the past decade, Japan Logistics Fund's Gross Margin % has ranged from 58.35 to 68.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Logistics Fund ranks #365 out of 681 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 53.6%.
Is Japan Logistics Fund's Gross Margin % too high?
Japan Logistics Fund's current Gross Margin % of 68.58% is 10% above median its 10-year median of 62.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 58.35 to a high of 68.49. The REITs industry median Gross Margin % is 69.62. Japan Logistics Fund's value of 68.58% is 1.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Logistics Fund ranks #365 out of 681 companies in the REITs industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Japan Logistics Fund has a GF Score™ of 61/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Logistics Fund's Gross Margin % compare to PLD and PSA?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Japan Logistics Fund ranks #365 out of 681 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Japan Logistics Fund in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 69.62. Japan Logistics Fund's value of 68.58% is 1.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Japan Logistics Fund's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 58.35 to 68.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 62.14 vs. the industry median of 69.62, Japan Logistics Fund 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 REITs company?
The median Gross Margin % among REITs companies is 69.62, based on 681 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. Japan Logistics Fund's current Gross Margin % of 68.58% is 1.5% 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 Japan Logistics Fund and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Gross Margin % is 69.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Japan Logistics Fund's current Gross Margin % is 68.58%, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 62.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Logistics Fund stock overvalued right now?
Japan Logistics Fund (FRA:8UT) has a current Gross Margin % of 68.58%. The stock's GF Value™ is €541.18, compared to a current price of €510.00 — trading 5.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 68.58%, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 62.14 and 1.5% below the REITs industry median of 69.62. Japan Logistics Fund's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Japan Logistics Fund (FRA:8UT), the current Gross Margin % is 68.58% as of Jan. 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 Japan Logistics Fund (FRA:8UT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Logistics Fund stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €510.00 is trading 5.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €541.18.
Key valuation signals for FRA:8UT:
Gross Margin %: 68.58% (10% above median its 10-year median of 62.14)
GF Value™: €541.18 vs. price of €510.00 (5.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1.5% below the REITs median (#365 of 681)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:8UT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Japan Logistics Fund Inc is a Real Estate Investment Trust dedicated to investing in logistics properties. Its investment targets shall be real estate used for logistics facilities. The real estate used for data centers and other telecommunication facilities and real estate that is not being used for logistics facilities at the time of acquisition but may be constructed, converted or redeveloped to be used for logistics facilities.
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