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Area QuestTSE:8912 72 Net Margin % is 7.45% as of Mar. 2026, which is 22% above its 10-year median of 6.13. GuruFocus rates TSE:8912 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of 円173.44 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,753 Real Estate companies, Area Quest ranks worse than 56.76% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Area Quest's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円48 Mil. Area Quest's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円649 Mil. Therefore, Area Quest's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.45%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Area Quest's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:8912'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.54 Med: 6.13 Max: 10.91
Current: 5.14
TSE:8912's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 56.76% of 1753
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 7.71
vs TSE:8912: 5.14
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.
Area Quest Net Margin % Related Terms
Area Quest Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Area Quest's Net 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:8912 vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Area Quest'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.
Area Quest Net Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Area Quest's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Area Quest'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.
Area Quest (TSE:8912) has a Net Margin % of 7.45% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Area Quest and its competitors. This is 22% above median its historical median of 6.13. Over the past decade, Area Quest's Net Margin % has ranged from 4.54 to 10.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Area Quest ranks #995 out of 1753 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 56.8%.
Is Area Quest's Net Margin % too high?
Area Quest's current Net Margin % of 7.45% is 22% above median its 10-year median of 6.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.54 to a high of 10.91. The Real Estate industry median Net Margin % is 7.71. Area Quest's value of 7.45% is 3.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Area Quest ranks #995 out of 1753 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Area Quest has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Area Quest's Net Margin % compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Area Quest ranks #995 out of 1753 companies for Net Margin %. This places Area Quest in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 7.71. Area Quest's value of 7.45% is 3.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Area Quest's own Net Margin % has ranged from 4.54 to 10.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.13 vs. the industry median of 7.71, Area Quest 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 Real Estate company?
The median Net Margin % among Real Estate companies is 7.71, based on 1,753 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. Area Quest's current Net Margin % of 7.45% is 3.4% 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 Area Quest and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Net Margin % is 7.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Area Quest's current Net Margin % is 7.45%, which is 22% above median its own 10-year median of 6.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Area Quest stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Area Quest (TSE:8912) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円173.44, compared to a current price of 円156.00 — trading 10.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 7.45%, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 6.13 and 3.4% below the Real Estate industry median of 7.71. Area Quest's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 2 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 Area Quest (TSE:8912), the current Net Margin % is 7.45% 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 Area Quest (TSE:8912) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Area Quest stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円156.00 is trading 10.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円173.44.
GuruFocus considers Area Quest to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:8912:
Net Margin %: 7.45% (22% above median its 10-year median of 6.13)
GF Value™: 円173.44 vs. price of 円156.00 (10.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 3.4% below the Real Estate median (#995 of 1753)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8912 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Area Quest Inc operates as a real estate business solution provider. The business of the company includes tenant invitation, update and contract management, and building management.
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