Japan Logistics FundFRA:8UT 61 Pretax Margin % is 53.69% as of Jan. 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 47.40. GuruFocus rates FRA:8UT with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of €541.18. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 931 REITs companies, Japan Logistics Fund ranks better than 54.24% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Japan Logistics Fund's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:8UT'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 43.97 Med: 47.4 Max: 57.89
Current: 53.03
FRA:8UT's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 54.24% of 931
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 46.93
vs FRA:8UT: 53.03
Japan Logistics Fund (FRA:8UT) Pretax Margin % Explanation
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Japan Logistics Fund Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Japan Logistics Fund Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Japan Logistics Fund's Pretax 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.
FRA:8UT vs PLD, PSA, EXR: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the REIT - Industrial subindustry, Japan Logistics Fund's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax 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.
Japan Logistics Fund Pretax Margin % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Japan Logistics Fund's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Japan Logistics Fund's Pretax 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.
Japan Logistics Fund (FRA:8UT) has a Pretax Margin % of 53.69% as of Jan. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Japan Logistics Fund and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 47.40. Over the past decade, Japan Logistics Fund's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 43.97 to 57.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Logistics Fund ranks #426 out of 931 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 45.8%.
Is Japan Logistics Fund's Pretax Margin % too high?
Japan Logistics Fund's current Pretax Margin % of 53.69% is 13% above median its 10-year median of 47.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 43.97 to a high of 57.89. The REITs industry median Pretax Margin % is 46.93. Japan Logistics Fund's value of 53.69% is 14.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Logistics Fund ranks #426 out of 931 companies in the REITs industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Japan Logistics Fund has a GF Score™ of 61/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Logistics Fund's Pretax Margin % compare to PLD and PSA?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Japan Logistics Fund ranks #426 out of 931 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Japan Logistics Fund in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 46.93. Japan Logistics Fund's value of 53.69% is 14.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Japan Logistics Fund's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 43.97 to 57.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 47.40 vs. the industry median of 46.93, Japan Logistics Fund 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 Pretax Margin % for a REITs company?
The median Pretax Margin % among REITs companies is 46.93, based on 931 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Japan Logistics Fund's current Pretax Margin % of 53.69% is 14.4% 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 Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Japan Logistics Fund and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 46.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Japan Logistics Fund's current Pretax Margin % is 53.69%, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 47.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Logistics Fund stock overvalued right now?
Japan Logistics Fund (FRA:8UT) has a current Pretax Margin % of 53.69%. The stock's GF Value™ is €541.18, compared to a current price of €510.00 — trading 5.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 53.69%, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 47.40 and 14.4% above the REITs industry median of 46.93. Japan Logistics Fund's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Japan Logistics Fund (FRA:8UT), the current Pretax Margin % is 53.69% 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 Japan Logistics Fund (FRA:8UT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Logistics Fund stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €510.00 is trading 5.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €541.18.
Key valuation signals for FRA:8UT:
Pretax Margin %: 53.69% (13% above median its 10-year median of 47.40)
GF Value™: €541.18 vs. price of €510.00 (5.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 14.4% above the REITs median (#426 of 931)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:8UT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Japan Logistics Fund Inc is a Real Estate Investment Trust dedicated to investing in logistics properties. Its investment targets shall be real estate used for logistics facilities. The real estate used for data centers and other telecommunication facilities and real estate that is not being used for logistics facilities at the time of acquisition but may be constructed, converted or redeveloped to be used for logistics facilities.
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