Japan Asia Investment CoTSE:8518 -0.79%49 Gross Margin % is 35.06% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 37.55. GuruFocus rates TSE:8518 with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of 円135.45 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 552 Asset Management companies, Japan Asia Investment Co ranks worse than 70.83% on this metric.
TSE:8518's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 70.83% of 552
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 56.535
vs TSE:8518: 32.59
Japan Asia Investment Co had a gross margin of 35.06% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Japan Asia Investment Co was -4.40% per year.
Japan Asia Investment Co (TSE:8518) 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
Japan Asia Investment Co had a gross margin of 35.06% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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.
Japan Asia Investment Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Japan Asia Investment Co 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:8518 vs BLK, BX, KKR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Japan Asia Investment 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.
Japan Asia Investment Co Gross Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Japan Asia Investment Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Japan Asia Investment 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.
Japan Asia Investment Co (TSE:8518) has a Gross Margin % of 35.06% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Japan Asia Investment Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 37.55. Over the past decade, Japan Asia Investment Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 6.75 to 50.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Asia Investment Co ranks #391 out of 552 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 70.8%.
Is Japan Asia Investment Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Japan Asia Investment Co's current Gross Margin % of 35.06% is near median its 10-year median of 37.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.75 to a high of 50.46. The Asset Management industry median Gross Margin % is 56.54. Japan Asia Investment Co's value of 35.06% is 38% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Asia Investment Co ranks #391 out of 552 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Japan Asia Investment Co has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Asia Investment Co's Gross Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Japan Asia Investment Co ranks #391 out of 552 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Japan Asia Investment Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 56.54. Japan Asia Investment Co's value of 35.06% is 38% below this benchmark. Historically, Japan Asia Investment Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 6.75 to 50.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 37.55 vs. the industry median of 56.54, Japan Asia Investment 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Gross Margin % among Asset Management companies is 56.54, based on 552 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. Japan Asia Investment Co's current Gross Margin % of 35.06% is 38% 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 Japan Asia Investment Co and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Gross Margin % is 56.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Japan Asia Investment Co's current Gross Margin % is 35.06%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 37.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Asia Investment Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Asia Investment Co (TSE:8518) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円135.45, compared to a current price of 円126.00 — trading 7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 35.06%, which is near median its 10-year median of 37.55 and 38% below the Asset Management industry median of 56.54. Japan Asia Investment Co's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 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 Japan Asia Investment Co (TSE:8518), the current Gross Margin % is 35.06% 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 Japan Asia Investment Co (TSE:8518) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Asia Investment Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円126.00 is trading 7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円135.45.
GuruFocus considers Japan Asia Investment Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:8518:
Gross Margin %: 35.06% (near median its 10-year median of 37.55)
GF Value™: 円135.45 vs. price of 円126.00 (7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 38% below the Asset Management median (#391 of 552)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8518 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Japan Asia Investment Co Ltd (JAIC) provides growth capital to venture companies and small and medium-sized enterprise (SME). The company provides various support to achieve growth strategies of the company by utilizing JAIC's resources in Japan and elsewhere in Asia.
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