Kose R.E. CoTSE:3246 -0.32%49 Gross Margin % is 22.60% as of Jan. 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 27.62. GuruFocus rates TSE:3246 with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of 円799.58 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,644 Real Estate companies, Kose R.E. Co ranks worse than 69.71% on this metric.
Kose R.E. Co Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -2.2%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kose R.E. Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:3246'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 23.09 Med: 27.62 Max: 30.3
Current: 23.09
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Kose R.E. Co was 30.30%. The lowest was 23.09%. And the median was 27.62%.
TSE:3246's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 69.71% of 1644
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 36.96
vs TSE:3246: 23.09
Kose R.E. Co had a gross margin of 22.60% for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Kose R.E. Co was -2.20% per year.
Kose R.E. Co (TSE:3246) 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
Kose R.E. Co had a gross margin of 22.60% for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 => 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.
Kose R.E. Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Kose R.E. Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kose R.E. 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, Kose R.E. 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.
Kose R.E. Co Gross Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Kose R.E. Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kose R.E. 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.
Kose R.E. Co (TSE:3246) has a Gross Margin % of 22.60% as of Jan. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Kose R.E. Co and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 27.62. Over the past decade, Kose R.E. Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 23.09 to 30.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Kose R.E. Co ranks #1146 out of 1644 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 69.7%.
Is Kose R.E. Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Kose R.E. Co's current Gross Margin % of 22.60% is 18% below median its 10-year median of 27.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 23.09 to a high of 30.30. The Real Estate industry median Gross Margin % is 36.96. Kose R.E. Co's value of 22.60% is 38.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kose R.E. Co ranks #1146 out of 1644 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kose R.E. Co has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kose R.E. Co's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Kose R.E. Co ranks #1146 out of 1644 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Kose R.E. Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.96. Kose R.E. Co's value of 22.60% is 38.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Kose R.E. Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 23.09 to 30.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.62 vs. the industry median of 36.96, Kose R.E. 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 1,644 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. Kose R.E. Co's current Gross Margin % of 22.60% is 38.9% 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 Kose R.E. 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. Kose R.E. Co's current Gross Margin % is 22.60%, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 27.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kose R.E. Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kose R.E. Co (TSE:3246) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円799.58, compared to a current price of 円621.00 — trading 22.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 22.60%, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 27.62 and 38.9% below the Real Estate industry median of 36.96. Kose R.E. Co's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 5 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 Kose R.E. Co (TSE:3246), the current Gross Margin % is 22.60% 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 Kose R.E. Co (TSE:3246) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kose R.E. Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円621.00 is trading 22.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円799.58.
GuruFocus considers Kose R.E. Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3246:
Gross Margin %: 22.60% (18% below median its 10-year median of 27.62)
GF Value™: 円799.58 vs. price of 円621.00 (22.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 38.9% below the Real Estate median (#1146 of 1644)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3246 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kose R.E. Co Ltd is a Japan-based company that engages in the planning, development, and sale of apartments. The company's reportable segments include the Family condominium sales business, the Asset management condominium sales business, the Real estate rental management business, and the Building maintenance business. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Family condominium sales business.
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