Hulic CoHULCF 87 Gross Margin % is 34.16% as of Dec. 2025, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 34.49. GuruFocus rates HULCF with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.55 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,646 Real Estate companies, Hulic Co ranks worse than 50.85% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Hulic Co's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $664 Mil. Hulic Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $1,945 Mil. Therefore, Hulic Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 34.16%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hulic Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HULCF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 29.23 Med: 34.49 Max: 44.02
Current: 36.23
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Hulic Co was 44.02%. The lowest was 29.23%. And the median was 34.49%.
HULCF's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 50.85% of 1646
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 36.96
vs HULCF: 36.23
Hulic Co had a gross margin of 34.16% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Hulic Co was 0.70% per year.
Hulic Co (OTCPK:HULCF) 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
Hulic Co had a gross margin of 34.16% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Hulic Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Hulic Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hulic 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 Services subindustry, Hulic 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.
Hulic Co Gross Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Hulic Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hulic 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.
Hulic Co (HULCF) has a Gross Margin % of 34.16% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Hulic Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 34.49. Over the past decade, Hulic Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 29.23 to 44.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Hulic Co ranks #837 out of 1646 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 50.9%.
Is Hulic Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Hulic Co's current Gross Margin % of 34.16% is near median its 10-year median of 34.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 29.23 to a high of 44.02. The Real Estate industry median Gross Margin % is 36.96. Hulic Co's value of 34.16% is 7.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hulic Co ranks #837 out of 1646 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hulic Co has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hulic Co's Gross Margin % compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Hulic Co ranks #837 out of 1646 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Hulic Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.96. Hulic Co's value of 34.16% is 7.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Hulic Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 29.23 to 44.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 34.49 vs. the industry median of 36.96, Hulic 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 Real Estate company?
The median Gross Margin % among Real Estate companies is 36.96, based on 1,646 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. Hulic Co's current Gross Margin % of 34.16% is 7.6% 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 Hulic Co and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hulic Co's current Gross Margin % is 34.16%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 34.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hulic Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hulic Co (HULCF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.55, compared to a current price of $9.17 — trading 20.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 34.16%, which is near median its 10-year median of 34.49 and 7.6% below the Real Estate industry median of 36.96. Hulic Co's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 Hulic Co (HULCF), the current Gross Margin % is 34.16% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Hulic Co (HULCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hulic Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $9.17 is trading 20.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $11.55.
GuruFocus considers Hulic Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HULCF:
Gross Margin %: 34.16% (near median its 10-year median of 34.49)
GF Value™: $11.55 vs. price of $9.17 (20.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 7.6% below the Real Estate median (#837 of 1646)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HULCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hulic Co Ltd is a real estate developer with its core operations in real estate business such as development, reconstruction, and investment. The company operates a real estate leasing business based on ownership of numerous properties located in Tokyo 23 wards.
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