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Century21 Real Estate Of Japan (TSE:8898) 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
Century21 Real Estate Of Japan had a gross margin of 75.55% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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.
Century21 Real Estate Of Japan Gross Margin % Related Terms
Century21 Real Estate Of Japan 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.
Century21 Real Estate Of Japan Gross Margin % Chart
TSE:8898 vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Century21 Real Estate Of Japan'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.
Century21 Real Estate Of Japan Gross Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Century21 Real Estate Of Japan's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Century21 Real Estate Of Japan'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.
Century21 Real Estate Of Japan (TSE:8898) has a Gross Margin % of 75.55% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Century21 Real Estate Of Japan and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 71.05. Over the past decade, Century21 Real Estate Of Japan's Gross Margin % has ranged from 66.65 to 76.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Century21 Real Estate Of Japan ranks #248 out of 1645 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 15.1%.
Is Century21 Real Estate Of Japan's Gross Margin % too high?
Century21 Real Estate Of Japan's current Gross Margin % of 75.55% is near median its 10-year median of 71.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 66.65 to a high of 76.31. The Real Estate industry median Gross Margin % is 36.68. Century21 Real Estate Of Japan's value of 75.55% is 106% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Century21 Real Estate Of Japan ranks #248 out of 1645 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Century21 Real Estate Of Japan has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Century21 Real Estate Of Japan's Gross Margin % compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Century21 Real Estate Of Japan ranks #248 out of 1645 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Century21 Real Estate Of Japan in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.68. Century21 Real Estate Of Japan's value of 75.55% is 106% above this benchmark. Historically, Century21 Real Estate Of Japan's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 66.65 to 76.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 71.05 vs. the industry median of 36.68, Century21 Real Estate Of Japan has consistently been above 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 36.68, based on 1,645 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. Century21 Real Estate Of Japan's current Gross Margin % of 75.55% is 106% above 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 Century21 Real Estate Of Japan and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Century21 Real Estate Of Japan's current Gross Margin % is 75.55%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 71.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Century21 Real Estate Of Japan stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Century21 Real Estate Of Japan (TSE:8898) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,261.58, compared to a current price of 円1,135.00 — trading 10% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 75.55%, which is near median its 10-year median of 71.05 and 106% above the Real Estate industry median of 36.68. Century21 Real Estate Of Japan's overall GF Score™ is 72/100. 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 Century21 Real Estate Of Japan (TSE:8898), the current Gross Margin % is 75.55% 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 Century21 Real Estate Of Japan (TSE:8898) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Century21 Real Estate Of Japan stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円1,135.00 is trading 10% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,261.58.
GuruFocus considers Century21 Real Estate Of Japan to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:8898:
Gross Margin %: 75.55% (near median its 10-year median of 71.05)
GF Value™: 円1,261.58 vs. price of 円1,135.00 (10% below fair value)
Industry Position: 106% above the Real Estate median (#248 of 1645)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8898 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Century21 Real Estate Of Japan Ltd operates as a franchiser of residential real estate. The activities of the company include the management of merchants, mediation of financial services, as well as provision of training services to the operators, and others.
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