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Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Area Quest's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 円0 Mil. Area Quest's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 円0 Mil. Therefore, Area Quest's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.00%.
Warning Sign:
Area Quest Inc operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -3.5%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Area Quest's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:8912'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.85 Med: 10.96 Max: 17.97
Current: 10.86
TSE:8912's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 54.67% of 1745
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 13.23
vs TSE:8912: 10.86
Area Quest's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -3.50% per year.
Area Quest's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 円0 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was 円203 Mil.
Area Quest (TSE:8912) 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.
Area Quest Operating Margin % Related Terms
Area Quest Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Area Quest's Operating 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: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Area Quest'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.
Area Quest Operating Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Area Quest's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Area Quest's Operating Margin % falls into.
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.
Area Quest's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Operating Margin % of 0.00% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Area Quest and its competitors. Over the past decade, Area Quest's Operating Margin % has ranged from 4.85 to 17.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Area Quest ranks #954 out of 1745 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 54.7%.
Is Area Quest's Operating Margin % too high?
Area Quest's current Operating Margin % is 0.00%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.85 to a high of 17.97. Based on the distribution chart, Area Quest ranks #954 out of 1745 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Area Quest has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Area Quest's Operating Margin % compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Area Quest ranks #954 out of 1745 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Area Quest in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 13.23. Historically, Area Quest's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 4.85 to 17.97 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 Operating Margin % for a Real Estate company?
The median Operating Margin % among Real Estate companies is 13.23, based on 1,745 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. 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 Area Quest and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Operating Margin % is 13.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Area Quest's current Operating 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 Area Quest stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Area Quest (TSE:8912) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円131.01, compared to a current price of 円152.00 — trading 16% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 0.00%. Area Quest's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 2 warning signs to review. 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 Area Quest (TSE:8912), the current Operating 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 Area Quest (TSE:8912) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Area Quest stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円152.00 is trading 16% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円131.01.
GuruFocus considers Area Quest to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:8912:
Operating Margin %: 0.00%
GF Value™: 円131.01 vs. price of 円152.00 (16% above fair value)
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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