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Housefreedom Co (TSE:8996) 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
Housefreedom Co had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable 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.
Housefreedom Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Housefreedom Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Housefreedom 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:8996 vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Housefreedom 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.
Housefreedom Co Gross Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Housefreedom Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Housefreedom 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.
Housefreedom Co (TSE:8996) has a Gross Margin % of 0.00% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Housefreedom Co and its competitors. Over the past decade, Housefreedom Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 27.77 to 32.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Housefreedom Co ranks #913 out of 1639 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 55.7%.
Is Housefreedom Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Housefreedom Co's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 27.77 to a high of 32.98. Based on the distribution chart, Housefreedom Co ranks #913 out of 1639 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Housefreedom Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Housefreedom Co's Gross Margin % compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Housefreedom Co ranks #913 out of 1639 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Housefreedom Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.70. Historically, Housefreedom Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 27.77 to 32.98 over the past decade. 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 36.70, based on 1,639 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. 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 Housefreedom Co and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Housefreedom Co's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Housefreedom Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Housefreedom Co (TSE:8996) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,193.76, compared to a current price of 円1,045.00 — trading 12.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Housefreedom Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Housefreedom Co (TSE:8996), the current Gross Margin % is 0.00% as of Dec. 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 Housefreedom Co (TSE:8996) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Housefreedom Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円1,045.00 is trading 12.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,193.76.
GuruFocus considers Housefreedom Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:8996:
Gross Margin %: 0.00%
GF Value™: 円1,193.76 vs. price of 円1,045.00 (12.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8996 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Housefreedom Co Ltd engaged in the real estate business. The company is involved in the sale of newly built detached houses and construction contract works. Its real estate brokerage services provide advice on transactions such as sale, purchase, and replacement of the house in the position of wanting to sell and buying. It also engaged in the damage insurance agency business, real estate leasing business, and nursing care business. The reportable segments are the five business segments: Real estate brokerage business; , New house sales; Construction contracting; Non-life insurance agency; and Real Estate Rental Business.
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