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
Hankyu Hanshin REIT had a gross margin of 52.16% 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.
Hankyu Hanshin REIT Gross Margin % Related Terms
Hankyu Hanshin REIT Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hankyu Hanshin REIT'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.
For the REIT - Diversified subindustry, Hankyu Hanshin REIT'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.
Hankyu Hanshin REIT Gross Margin % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Hankyu Hanshin REIT's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hankyu Hanshin REIT'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.
Hankyu Hanshin REIT (TSE:8977) has a Gross Margin % of 52.16% as of Nov. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Hankyu Hanshin REIT and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 51.76. Over the past decade, Hankyu Hanshin REIT's Gross Margin % has ranged from 48.24 to 53.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Hankyu Hanshin REIT ranks #550 out of 680 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 80.9%.
Is Hankyu Hanshin REIT's Gross Margin % too high?
Hankyu Hanshin REIT's current Gross Margin % of 52.16% is near median its 10-year median of 51.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 48.24 to a high of 53.11. The REITs industry median Gross Margin % is 69.61. Hankyu Hanshin REIT's value of 52.16% is 25.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hankyu Hanshin REIT ranks #550 out of 680 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hankyu Hanshin REIT has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hankyu Hanshin REIT's Gross Margin % compare to VICI and WPC?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Hankyu Hanshin REIT ranks #550 out of 680 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Hankyu Hanshin REIT in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 69.61. Hankyu Hanshin REIT's value of 52.16% is 25.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Hankyu Hanshin REIT's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 48.24 to 53.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 51.76 vs. the industry median of 69.61, Hankyu Hanshin REIT 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 69.61, 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. Hankyu Hanshin REIT's current Gross Margin % of 52.16% is 25.1% 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 Hankyu Hanshin REIT and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Gross Margin % is 69.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hankyu Hanshin REIT's current Gross Margin % is 52.16%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 51.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hankyu Hanshin REIT stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hankyu Hanshin REIT (TSE:8977) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円161,504.99, compared to a current price of 円139,900.00 — trading 13.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 52.16%, which is near median its 10-year median of 51.76 and 25.1% below the REITs industry median of 69.61. Hankyu Hanshin REIT's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Hankyu Hanshin REIT (TSE:8977), the current Gross Margin % is 52.16% 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 Hankyu Hanshin REIT (TSE:8977) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hankyu Hanshin REIT stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円139,900.00 is trading 13.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円161,504.99.
GuruFocus considers Hankyu Hanshin REIT to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:8977:
Gross Margin %: 52.16% (near median its 10-year median of 51.76)
GF Value™: 円161,504.99 vs. price of 円139,900.00 (13.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 25.1% below the REITs median (#550 of 680)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8977 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hankyu Hanshin REIT Inc is a real estate investment trust. The firm manages funds contributed by unitholders by investing them mainly in real estate and real estate backed securities. Its portfolio comprises retail facilities, Office use facilities and Complex facilities. The firm holds the majority of its investments in Kansai region.
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