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Ki-Star Real Estate CoTSE:3465 +0.14%84 Gross Margin % is 14.06% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 15.14. GuruFocus rates TSE:3465 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,939.72 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,641 Real Estate companies, Ki-Star Real Estate Co ranks worse than 85.13% on this metric.
TSE:3465's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 85.13% of 1641
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 36.95
vs TSE:3465: 14.25
Ki-Star Real Estate Co had a gross margin of 14.06% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Ki-Star Real Estate Co was -8.60% per year.
Ki-Star Real Estate Co (TSE:3465) 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
Ki-Star Real Estate Co had a gross margin of 14.06% 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.
Ki-Star Real Estate Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Ki-Star Real Estate Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ki-Star Real Estate 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:3465 vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Ki-Star Real Estate 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.
Ki-Star Real Estate Co Gross Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Ki-Star Real Estate Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ki-Star Real Estate 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.
Ki-Star Real Estate Co (TSE:3465) has a Gross Margin % of 14.06% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Ki-Star Real Estate Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 15.14. Over the past decade, Ki-Star Real Estate Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 11.51 to 21.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Ki-Star Real Estate Co ranks #1397 out of 1641 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 85.1%.
Is Ki-Star Real Estate Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Ki-Star Real Estate Co's current Gross Margin % of 14.06% is near median its 10-year median of 15.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.51 to a high of 21.71. The Real Estate industry median Gross Margin % is 36.95. Ki-Star Real Estate Co's value of 14.06% is 61.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ki-Star Real Estate Co ranks #1397 out of 1641 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ki-Star Real Estate Co has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ki-Star Real Estate Co's Gross Margin % compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Ki-Star Real Estate Co ranks #1397 out of 1641 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Ki-Star Real Estate Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.95. Ki-Star Real Estate Co's value of 14.06% is 61.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Ki-Star Real Estate Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 11.51 to 21.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.14 vs. the industry median of 36.95, Ki-Star Real Estate 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 36.95, based on 1,641 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. Ki-Star Real Estate Co's current Gross Margin % of 14.06% is 61.9% 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 Ki-Star Real Estate Co and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ki-Star Real Estate Co's current Gross Margin % is 14.06%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 15.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ki-Star Real Estate Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ki-Star Real Estate Co (TSE:3465) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,939.72, compared to a current price of 円3,705.00 — trading 26% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 14.06%, which is near median its 10-year median of 15.14 and 61.9% below the Real Estate industry median of 36.95. Ki-Star Real Estate Co's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Ki-Star Real Estate Co (TSE:3465), the current Gross Margin % is 14.06% 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 Ki-Star Real Estate Co (TSE:3465) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ki-Star Real Estate Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円3,705.00 is trading 26% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,939.72.
GuruFocus considers Ki-Star Real Estate Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3465:
Gross Margin %: 14.06% (near median its 10-year median of 15.14)
GF Value™: 円2,939.72 vs. price of 円3,705.00 (26% above fair value)
Industry Position: 61.9% below the Real Estate median (#1397 of 1641)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3465 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ki-Star Real Estate Co Ltd operates as a real estate company. It is involved in the detached housing, custom housing, condominium, real estate distribution, asset, management, and residential land development businesses. The company also provides brokerage services as intermediary between sellers and buyers of real estate property.
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