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Area QuestTSE:8912 72 Gross Margin % is 31.53% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 29.45. GuruFocus rates TSE:8912 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of 円173.44 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,640 Real Estate companies, Area Quest ranks worse than 59.82% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Area Quest's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円205 Mil. Area Quest's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円649 Mil. Therefore, Area Quest's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 31.53%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Area Quest's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:8912'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 27.18 Med: 29.45 Max: 35.76
Current: 29.55
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Area Quest was 35.76%. The lowest was 27.18%. And the median was 29.45%.
TSE:8912's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 59.82% of 1640
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 36.255
vs TSE:8912: 29.55
Area Quest had a gross margin of 31.53% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Area Quest was 0.50% per year.
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
Area Quest had a gross margin of 31.53% 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.
Area Quest Gross Margin % Related Terms
Area Quest Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Area Quest'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:8912 vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Area Quest'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.
Area Quest Gross Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Area Quest's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Area Quest'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.
Area Quest (TSE:8912) has a Gross Margin % of 31.53% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Area Quest and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 29.45. Over the past decade, Area Quest's Gross Margin % has ranged from 27.18 to 35.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Area Quest ranks #981 out of 1640 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 59.8%.
Is Area Quest's Gross Margin % too high?
Area Quest's current Gross Margin % of 31.53% is near median its 10-year median of 29.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 27.18 to a high of 35.76. The Real Estate industry median Gross Margin % is 36.26. Area Quest's value of 31.53% is 13% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Area Quest ranks #981 out of 1640 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Area Quest has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Area Quest's Gross Margin % compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Area Quest ranks #981 out of 1640 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Area Quest in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.26. Area Quest's value of 31.53% is 13% below this benchmark. Historically, Area Quest's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 27.18 to 35.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 29.45 vs. the industry median of 36.26, Area Quest 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 36.26, based on 1,640 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. Area Quest's current Gross Margin % of 31.53% is 13% 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 Area Quest and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Area Quest's current Gross Margin % is 31.53%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 29.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Area Quest stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Area Quest (TSE:8912) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円173.44, compared to a current price of 円156.00 — trading 10.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 31.53%, which is near median its 10-year median of 29.45 and 13% below the Real Estate industry median of 36.26. Area Quest's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 2 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 Area Quest (TSE:8912), the current Gross Margin % is 31.53% 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 Area Quest (TSE:8912) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Area Quest stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円156.00 is trading 10.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円173.44.
GuruFocus considers Area Quest to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:8912:
Gross Margin %: 31.53% (near median its 10-year median of 29.45)
GF Value™: 円173.44 vs. price of 円156.00 (10.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 13% below the Real Estate median (#981 of 1640)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8912 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Area Quest Inc operates as a real estate business solution provider. The business of the company includes tenant invitation, update and contract management, and building management.
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