Dear Life CoTSE:3245 +2.17%73 Gross Margin % is 14.12% as of Mar. 2026, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 19.63. GuruFocus rates TSE:3245 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,330.67 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,642 Real Estate companies, Dear Life Co ranks worse than 84.9% on this metric.
Dear Life Co Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -2.7%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Dear Life Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:3245'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.74 Med: 19.63 Max: 24.1
Current: 14.11
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Dear Life Co was 24.10%. The lowest was 13.74%. And the median was 19.63%.
TSE:3245's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 84.9% of 1642
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 37
vs TSE:3245: 14.11
Dear Life Co had a gross margin of 14.12% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Dear Life Co was -2.70% per year.
Dear Life Co (TSE:3245) 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
Dear Life Co had a gross margin of 14.12% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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.
Dear Life Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Dear Life Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dear Life 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.
TSE:3245 vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Dear Life 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.
Dear Life Co Gross Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Dear Life Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dear Life 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.
Dear Life Co (TSE:3245) has a Gross Margin % of 14.12% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Dear Life Co and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 19.63. Over the past decade, Dear Life Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.74 to 24.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Dear Life Co ranks #1394 out of 1642 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 84.9%.
Is Dear Life Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Dear Life Co's current Gross Margin % of 14.12% is 28% below median its 10-year median of 19.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.74 to a high of 24.10. The Real Estate industry median Gross Margin % is 37.00. Dear Life Co's value of 14.12% is 61.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dear Life Co ranks #1394 out of 1642 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Dear Life Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dear Life Co's Gross Margin % compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Dear Life Co ranks #1394 out of 1642 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Dear Life Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 37.00. Dear Life Co's value of 14.12% is 61.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Dear Life Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.74 to 24.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.63 vs. the industry median of 37.00, Dear Life 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 37.00, based on 1,642 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. Dear Life Co's current Gross Margin % of 14.12% is 61.8% 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 Dear Life Co and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Gross Margin % is 37.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dear Life Co's current Gross Margin % is 14.12%, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 19.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dear Life Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dear Life Co (TSE:3245) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,330.67, compared to a current price of 円1,036.00 — trading 22.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 14.12%, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 19.63 and 61.8% below the Real Estate industry median of 37.00. Dear Life Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 4 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 Dear Life Co (TSE:3245), the current Gross Margin % is 14.12% 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 Dear Life Co (TSE:3245) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dear Life Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円1,036.00 is trading 22.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,330.67.
GuruFocus considers Dear Life Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3245:
Gross Margin %: 14.12% (28% below median its 10-year median of 19.63)
GF Value™: 円1,330.67 vs. price of 円1,036.00 (22.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 61.8% below the Real Estate median (#1394 of 1642)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3245 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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