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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
STrust Co had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 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.
STrust Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
STrust Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for STrust 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.
For the Real Estate - Diversified subindustry, STrust 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.
STrust Co Gross Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, STrust Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where STrust 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.
STrust Co (FSE:3280) has a Gross Margin % of 0.00% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on STrust Co and its competitors. Over the past decade, STrust Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.73 to 21.71. According to the industry distribution chart, STrust Co ranks #1394 out of 1644 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 84.8%.
Is STrust Co's Gross Margin % too high?
STrust Co's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.73 to a high of 21.71. Based on the distribution chart, STrust Co ranks #1394 out of 1644 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, STrust Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does STrust Co's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, STrust Co ranks #1394 out of 1644 companies for Gross Margin %. This places STrust Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.23. Historically, STrust Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.73 to 21.71 over the past decade. 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 Real Estate company?
The median Gross Margin % among Real Estate companies is 36.23, based on 1,644 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. 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 STrust Co and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. STrust Co's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is STrust Co stock overvalued right now?
STrust Co (FSE:3280) has a current Gross Margin % of 0.00%. The stock's GF Value™ is 円687.85, compared to a current price of 円629.00 — trading 8.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. STrust Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 7 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 STrust Co (FSE:3280), the current Gross Margin % is 0.00% as of Feb. 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 STrust Co (FSE:3280) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, STrust Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円629.00 is trading 8.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円687.85.
Key valuation signals for FSE:3280:
Gross Margin %: 0.00%
GF Value™: 円687.85 vs. price of 円629.00 (8.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FSE:3280 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
STrust Co Ltd is engaged in the real estate business in Japan. It primarily sells condominiums. The company is also involved in real estate agency businesses; and the management of condominiums.
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