Land Business CoTSE:8944 -1.24%65 Gross Margin % is 49.97% as of Mar. 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 41.13. GuruFocus rates TSE:8944 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of 円529.50 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,642 Real Estate companies, Land Business Co ranks better than 62.73% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Land Business Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:8944'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 34.27 Med: 41.13 Max: 48.87
Current: 48.87
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Land Business Co was 48.87%. The lowest was 34.27%. And the median was 41.13%.
TSE:8944's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 62.73% of 1642
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 36.975
vs TSE:8944: 48.87
Land Business Co had a gross margin of 49.97% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Land Business Co was 3.70% per year.
Land Business Co (TSE:8944) 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
Land Business Co had a gross margin of 49.97% 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.
Land Business Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Land Business Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Land Business 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:8944 vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Land Business 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.
Land Business Co Gross Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Land Business Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Land Business 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.
Land Business Co (TSE:8944) has a Gross Margin % of 49.97% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Land Business Co and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 41.13. Over the past decade, Land Business Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 34.27 to 48.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Land Business Co ranks #612 out of 1642 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 37.3%.
Is Land Business Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Land Business Co's current Gross Margin % of 49.97% is 21% above median its 10-year median of 41.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 34.27 to a high of 48.87. The Real Estate industry median Gross Margin % is 36.98. Land Business Co's value of 49.97% is 35.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Land Business Co ranks #612 out of 1642 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Land Business Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Land Business Co's Gross Margin % compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Land Business Co ranks #612 out of 1642 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Land Business Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.98. Land Business Co's value of 49.97% is 35.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Land Business Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 34.27 to 48.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 41.13 vs. the industry median of 36.98, Land Business Co 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 36.98, based on 1,642 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. Land Business Co's current Gross Margin % of 49.97% is 35.1% 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 Land Business Co and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Land Business Co's current Gross Margin % is 49.97%, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 41.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Land Business Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Land Business Co (TSE:8944) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円529.50, compared to a current price of 円239.00 — trading 54.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 49.97%, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 41.13 and 35.1% above the Real Estate industry median of 36.98. Land Business Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 5 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 Land Business Co (TSE:8944), the current Gross Margin % is 49.97% 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 Land Business Co (TSE:8944) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Land Business Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円239.00 is trading 54.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円529.50.
GuruFocus considers Land Business Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TSE:8944:
Gross Margin %: 49.97% (21% above median its 10-year median of 41.13)
GF Value™: 円529.50 vs. price of 円239.00 (54.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 35.1% above the Real Estate median (#612 of 1642)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8944 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Land Business Co Ltd is a real estate services company based in Japan. The company operates through two segments: Real Estate Investment business and Design and Construction business. In the Real Estate Investment business, the company acquires land, inject the know-how, cultivated in the design and build office buildings. The Design and Construction business consists of design supervision business, building and consulting business to support real estate owners.
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