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ESCON Japan REIT Investment (TSE:2971) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
ESCON Japan REIT Investment Net Margin % Related Terms
ESCON Japan REIT Investment Net 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 - Retail subindustry, ESCON Japan REIT Investment's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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.
ESCON Japan REIT Investment Net Margin % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, ESCON Japan REIT Investment's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ESCON Japan REIT Investment's Net 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.
ESCON Japan REIT Investment (TSE:2971) has a Net Margin % of 43.00% as of Jan. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on ESCON Japan REIT Investment and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 48.87. Over the past decade, ESCON Japan REIT Investment's Net Margin % has ranged from 41.96 to 59.52. According to the industry distribution chart, ESCON Japan REIT Investment ranks #473 out of 917 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 51.6%.
Is ESCON Japan REIT Investment's Net Margin % too high?
ESCON Japan REIT Investment's current Net Margin % of 43.00% is 12% below median its 10-year median of 48.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 41.96 to a high of 59.52. The REITs industry median Net Margin % is 45.43. ESCON Japan REIT Investment's value of 43.00% is 5.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ESCON Japan REIT Investment ranks #473 out of 917 companies in the REITs industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, ESCON Japan REIT Investment has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ESCON Japan REIT Investment's Net Margin % compare to SPG and O?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, ESCON Japan REIT Investment ranks #473 out of 917 companies for Net Margin %. This places ESCON Japan REIT Investment in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 45.43. ESCON Japan REIT Investment's value of 43.00% is 5.3% below this benchmark. Historically, ESCON Japan REIT Investment's own Net Margin % has ranged from 41.96 to 59.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 48.87 vs. the industry median of 45.43, ESCON Japan REIT 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 Net Margin % for a REITs company?
The median Net Margin % among REITs companies is 45.43, based on 917 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. ESCON Japan REIT Investment's current Net Margin % of 43.00% is 5.3% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on ESCON Japan REIT Investment and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Net Margin % is 45.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ESCON Japan REIT Investment's current Net Margin % is 43.00%, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 48.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ESCON Japan REIT Investment stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ESCON Japan REIT Investment (TSE:2971) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円134,535.91, compared to a current price of 円111,800.00 — trading 16.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 43.00%, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 48.87 and 5.3% below the REITs industry median of 45.43. ESCON Japan REIT Investment's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ESCON Japan REIT Investment (TSE:2971), the current Net Margin % is 43.00% as of Jan. 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 ESCON Japan REIT Investment (TSE:2971) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ESCON Japan REIT Investment stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円111,800.00 is trading 16.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円134,535.91.
GuruFocus considers ESCON Japan REIT Investment to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2971:
Net Margin %: 43.00% (12% below median its 10-year median of 48.87)
GF Value™: 円134,535.91 vs. price of 円111,800.00 (16.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 5.3% below the REITs median (#473 of 917)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2971 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ESCON Japan REIT Investment Corp is a Japanese real estate investment trust that invests in lifestyle-related assets. Its main investment is leasehold land properties known as "sokochi," with stable, high-quality commercial facilities occupying the site.
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