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United Urban InvestmentTSE:8960 66 Gross Margin % is 57.23% as of Nov. 2025, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 56.07. GuruFocus rates TSE:8960 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of 円168,097.85 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 680 REITs companies, United Urban Investment ranks worse than 76.62% on this metric.
TSE:8960's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 76.62% of 680
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 69.955
vs TSE:8960: 57.23
United Urban Investment had a gross margin of 57.23% for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for United Urban Investment was 1.40% per year.
United Urban Investment (TSE:8960) 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
United Urban Investment had a gross margin of 57.23% for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 => 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.
United Urban Investment Gross Margin % Related Terms
United Urban 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.
For the REIT - Diversified subindustry, United Urban 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.
United Urban Investment Gross Margin % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, United Urban Investment's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where United Urban 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.
United Urban Investment (TSE:8960) has a Gross Margin % of 57.23% as of Nov. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on United Urban Investment and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 56.07. Over the past decade, United Urban Investment's Gross Margin % has ranged from 52.85 to 58.07. According to the industry distribution chart, United Urban Investment ranks #521 out of 680 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 76.6%.
Is United Urban Investment's Gross Margin % too high?
United Urban Investment's current Gross Margin % of 57.23% is near median its 10-year median of 56.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 52.85 to a high of 58.07. The REITs industry median Gross Margin % is 69.96. United Urban Investment's value of 57.23% is 18.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United Urban Investment ranks #521 out of 680 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, United Urban Investment has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Urban Investment's Gross Margin % compare to VICI and WPC?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, United Urban Investment ranks #521 out of 680 companies for Gross Margin %. This places United Urban Investment in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 69.96. United Urban Investment's value of 57.23% is 18.2% below this benchmark. Historically, United Urban Investment's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 52.85 to 58.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 56.07 vs. the industry median of 69.96, United Urban 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 69.96, 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. United Urban Investment's current Gross Margin % of 57.23% is 18.2% 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 United Urban Investment and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Gross Margin % is 69.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Urban Investment's current Gross Margin % is 57.23%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 56.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is United Urban Investment stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Urban Investment (TSE:8960) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円168,097.85, compared to a current price of 円161,400.00 — trading 4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 57.23%, which is near median its 10-year median of 56.07 and 18.2% below the REITs industry median of 69.96. United Urban Investment's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 United Urban Investment (TSE:8960), the current Gross Margin % is 57.23% as of Nov. 2025. 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 United Urban Investment (TSE:8960) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Urban Investment stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円161,400.00 is trading 4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円168,097.85.
GuruFocus considers United Urban Investment to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:8960:
Gross Margin %: 57.23% (near median its 10-year median of 56.07)
GF Value™: 円168,097.85 vs. price of 円161,400.00 (4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 18.2% below the REITs median (#521 of 680)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8960 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
United Urban Investment Corp is a real estate investment trust. The company invests in real estates such as retail properties, office buildings, hotels, residential properties and others. The company's primary objective is to secure steady earnings over the medium to long term through investment in varied both in types of use and geographical location. The company invests in real estates located in the Tokyo metropolitan area and other cities in Japan including government-designated cities, and surrounding areas thereof.
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