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Century21 Real Estate Of JapanTSE:8898 -0.09%72 Operating Margin % is 17.70% as of Mar. 2026, which is 31% below its 10-year median of 25.63. GuruFocus rates TSE:8898 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,261.58 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 1,749 Real Estate companies, Century21 Real Estate Of Japan ranks better than 68.55% on this metric.
Century21 Real Estate Of Japan (TSE:8898) Operating Margin % Explanation
Just like Gross Margin %, it is important to see a company maintains its operating margin over time. Among the same industry, a company with higher operating margin is more efficient in its operation. It is also more stable during industry slowdown or recessions. Peter Lynch prefers those with higher margins than those with lower margins.
Be Aware
Operating Margin % can be manipulated by adjusting the rate of depreciation, depletion and amortization (DDA).
If a company is facing competition, its Operating Margin % may decline. Often the Operating Margin % declines well before the company's Revenue or even profit decline. Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important indicator of whether the company is facing problems.
For instance, by 2012, Nokia (NOK)'s problems were well known and its stock had lost more than 90% of its market value since 2007. But Nokias Operating Margin % had already been in decline since 2002, although its Earnings per Share (Diluted) were still rising. Investors who paid attention to Operating Margin % would have avoided this huge loss. The same can be said for Research-in-Motion (RIMM).
Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important screening filter for GuruFocus. GuruFocus's Buffett-Munger screener requires that the profit margin is either consistent or expanding. The Model Portfolio of the Buffett-Munger screener has outperformed the market every year since inception in 2009.
Century21 Real Estate Of Japan Operating Margin % Related Terms
Century21 Real Estate Of Japan Operating 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.
Century21 Real Estate Of Japan Operating Margin % Chart
TSE:8898 vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Century21 Real Estate Of Japan's Operating Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Operating 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.
Century21 Real Estate Of Japan Operating Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Century21 Real Estate Of Japan's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Century21 Real Estate Of Japan's Operating Margin % falls into.
Century21 Real Estate Of Japan Operating Margin % Calculation
Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.
* 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.
Century21 Real Estate Of Japan (TSE:8898) has a Operating Margin % of 17.70% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Century21 Real Estate Of Japan and its competitors. This is 31% below median its historical median of 25.63. Over the past decade, Century21 Real Estate Of Japan's Operating Margin % has ranged from 23.06 to 32.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Century21 Real Estate Of Japan ranks #550 out of 1749 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 31.4%.
Is Century21 Real Estate Of Japan's Operating Margin % too high?
Century21 Real Estate Of Japan's current Operating Margin % of 17.70% is 31% below median its 10-year median of 25.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 23.06 to a high of 32.36. The Real Estate industry median Operating Margin % is 12.78. Century21 Real Estate Of Japan's value of 17.70% is 38.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Century21 Real Estate Of Japan ranks #550 out of 1749 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Century21 Real Estate Of Japan has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Century21 Real Estate Of Japan's Operating Margin % compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Century21 Real Estate Of Japan ranks #550 out of 1749 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Century21 Real Estate Of Japan in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 12.78. Century21 Real Estate Of Japan's value of 17.70% is 38.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Century21 Real Estate Of Japan's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 23.06 to 32.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.63 vs. the industry median of 12.78, Century21 Real Estate Of Japan has consistently been above 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 Operating Margin % for a Real Estate company?
The median Operating Margin % among Real Estate companies is 12.78, based on 1,749 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Century21 Real Estate Of Japan's current Operating Margin % of 17.70% is 38.5% above 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 Operating Margin % mean?
A high Operating Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Century21 Real Estate Of Japan and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Operating Margin % is 12.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Century21 Real Estate Of Japan's current Operating Margin % is 17.70%, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 25.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Century21 Real Estate Of Japan stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Century21 Real Estate Of Japan (TSE:8898) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,261.58, compared to a current price of 円1,135.00 — trading 10% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 17.70%, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 25.63 and 38.5% above the Real Estate industry median of 12.78. Century21 Real Estate Of Japan's overall GF Score™ is 72/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Operating Margin % calculated?
Operating Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Century21 Real Estate Of Japan (TSE:8898), the current Operating Margin % is 17.70% 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 Century21 Real Estate Of Japan (TSE:8898) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Century21 Real Estate Of Japan stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円1,135.00 is trading 10% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,261.58.
GuruFocus considers Century21 Real Estate Of Japan to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:8898:
Operating Margin %: 17.70% (31% below median its 10-year median of 25.63)
GF Value™: 円1,261.58 vs. price of 円1,135.00 (10% below fair value)
Industry Position: 38.5% above the Real Estate median (#550 of 1749)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8898 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Century21 Real Estate Of Japan Ltd operates as a franchiser of residential real estate. The activities of the company include the management of merchants, mediation of financial services, as well as provision of training services to the operators, and others.
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