APAC ResourcesAPPCF 39 Gross Margin % is 9.35% as of Dec. 2025, which is 37% below its 10-year median of 14.81. GuruFocus rates APPCF with a GF Score™ of 39/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.20 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 618 Capital Markets companies, APAC Resources ranks worse than 79.13% on this metric.
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
APAC Resources had a gross margin of 9.35% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
APAC Resources Gross Margin % Related Terms
APAC Resources Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for APAC Resources's Gross 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.
For the Capital Markets subindustry, APAC Resources's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross 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.
APAC Resources Gross Margin % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, APAC Resources's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where APAC Resources's Gross 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
APAC Resources (APPCF) has a Gross Margin % of 9.35% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on APAC Resources and its competitors. This is 37% below median its historical median of 14.81. Over the past decade, APAC Resources' Gross Margin % has ranged from 3.92 to 52.56. According to the industry distribution chart, APAC Resources ranks #489 out of 618 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 79.1%.
Is APAC Resources' Gross Margin % too high?
APAC Resources' current Gross Margin % of 9.35% is 37% below median its 10-year median of 14.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.92 to a high of 52.56. The Capital Markets industry median Gross Margin % is 48.29. APAC Resources' value of 9.35% is 80.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, APAC Resources ranks #489 out of 618 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, APAC Resources has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does APAC Resources' Gross Margin % compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, APAC Resources ranks #489 out of 618 companies for Gross Margin %. This places APAC Resources in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 48.29. APAC Resources' value of 9.35% is 80.6% below this benchmark. Historically, APAC Resources' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 3.92 to 52.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.81 vs. the industry median of 48.29, APAC Resources 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 Gross Margin % for a Capital Markets company?
The median Gross Margin % among Capital Markets companies is 48.29, based on 618 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. APAC Resources's current Gross Margin % of 9.35% is 80.6% 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on APAC Resources and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Gross Margin % is 48.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. APAC Resources's current Gross Margin % is 9.35%, which is 37% below median its own 10-year median of 14.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is APAC Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, APAC Resources (APPCF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.20, compared to a current price of $0.19 — trading 5.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 9.35%, which is 37% below median its 10-year median of 14.81 and 80.6% below the Capital Markets industry median of 48.29. APAC Resources' overall GF Score™ is 39/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For APAC Resources (APPCF), the current Gross Margin % is 9.35% 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 APAC Resources (APPCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, APAC Resources stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.19 is trading 5.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.20.
GuruFocus considers APAC Resources to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for APPCF:
Gross Margin %: 9.35% (37% below median its 10-year median of 14.81)
GF Value™: $0.20 vs. price of $0.19 (5.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 80.6% below the Capital Markets median (#489 of 618)
No single metric tells the full story. See the APPCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
APAC Resources Ltd is an investment holding company principally engaged in the commodity trading business and resource investment business. The company operates through three business segments, namely Commodity Business, which includes trading of commodities; Resource investment, which is engaged in the trading of and investment in listed and unlisted securities; and Principal investment and financial services, which engages in the provision of loan financing and investments in loan notes, convertible notes, and other financial assets. The company generates maximum revenue from the Commodity Business segment. It operates in Hong Kong, the PRC, Australia, and the Philippines, with the majority of its revenue coming from the PRC.
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