TSE:3488's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 77.65% of 680
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 69.61
vs TSE:3488: 56.73
CENTRAL REIT Investment had a gross margin of 50.93% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for CENTRAL REIT Investment was -0.20% per year.
CENTRAL REIT Investment (TSE:3488) 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
CENTRAL REIT Investment had a gross margin of 50.93% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => Durable 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.
CENTRAL REIT Investment Gross Margin % Related Terms
CENTRAL REIT Investment Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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:3488 vs VICI, WPC, BNL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the REIT - Diversified subindustry, CENTRAL REIT Investment'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.
CENTRAL REIT Investment Gross Margin % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, CENTRAL REIT Investment's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CENTRAL REIT Investment'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.
CENTRAL REIT Investment (TSE:3488) has a Gross Margin % of 50.93% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on CENTRAL REIT Investment and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 64.55. Over the past decade, CENTRAL REIT Investment's Gross Margin % has ranged from 56.73 to 74.38. According to the industry distribution chart, CENTRAL REIT Investment ranks #528 out of 680 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 77.6%.
Is CENTRAL REIT Investment's Gross Margin % too high?
CENTRAL REIT Investment's current Gross Margin % of 50.93% is 21% below median its 10-year median of 64.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 56.73 to a high of 74.38. The REITs industry median Gross Margin % is 69.61. CENTRAL REIT Investment's value of 50.93% is 26.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CENTRAL REIT Investment ranks #528 out of 680 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, CENTRAL REIT Investment has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CENTRAL REIT Investment's Gross Margin % compare to VICI and WPC?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, CENTRAL REIT Investment ranks #528 out of 680 companies for Gross Margin %. This places CENTRAL REIT Investment in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 69.61. CENTRAL REIT Investment's value of 50.93% is 26.8% below this benchmark. Historically, CENTRAL REIT Investment's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 56.73 to 74.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 64.55 vs. the industry median of 69.61, CENTRAL REIT Investment 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 REITs company?
The median Gross Margin % among REITs companies is 69.61, based on 680 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. CENTRAL REIT Investment's current Gross Margin % of 50.93% is 26.8% 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 CENTRAL REIT Investment and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Gross Margin % is 69.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CENTRAL REIT Investment's current Gross Margin % is 50.93%, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 64.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CENTRAL REIT Investment stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CENTRAL REIT Investment (TSE:3488) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円131,706.12, compared to a current price of 円105,100.00 — trading 20.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 50.93%, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 64.55 and 26.8% below the REITs industry median of 69.61. CENTRAL REIT Investment's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 CENTRAL REIT Investment (TSE:3488), the current Gross Margin % is 50.93% 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 CENTRAL REIT Investment (TSE:3488) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CENTRAL REIT Investment stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円105,100.00 is trading 20.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円131,706.12.
GuruFocus considers CENTRAL REIT Investment to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3488:
Gross Margin %: 50.93% (21% below median its 10-year median of 64.55)
GF Value™: 円131,706.12 vs. price of 円105,100.00 (20.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 26.8% below the REITs median (#528 of 680)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3488 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CENTRAL REIT Investment Corp, formerly XYMAX REIT Investment Corp works as a real estate manager. The company offers a range of services including leasing, managing, brokerage, consulting, and other services. It operates properties including office, retail, logistics and hotel buildings based on contract.
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