Oldfields HoldingsASX:OLH Gross Margin % is 38.11% as of Jun. 2025, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 43.76. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.
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
Oldfields Holdings had a gross margin of 38.11% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
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.
Oldfields Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
Oldfields Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Oldfields Holdings'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.
ASX:OLH vs TT, JCI, CARR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Oldfields Holdings'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.
Oldfields Holdings Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Oldfields Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Oldfields Holdings'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.
Oldfields Holdings (ASX:OLH) has a Gross Margin % of 38.11% as of Jun. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Oldfields Holdings and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 43.76. Over the past decade, Oldfields Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 2.60 to 46.03.
Is Oldfields Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Oldfields Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 38.11% is 13% below median its 10-year median of 43.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.60 to a high of 46.03. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.71. Oldfields Holdings' value of 38.11% is 84.1% above this industry median.
How does Oldfields Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to TT and JCI?
Oldfields Holdings' Gross Margin % of 38.11% can be compared against companies in the Construction industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.71. Oldfields Holdings' value of 38.11% is 84.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Oldfields Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 2.60 to 46.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 43.76 vs. the industry median of 20.71, Oldfields Holdings 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 Gross Margin % for a Construction company?
The median Gross Margin % among Construction companies is 20.71, based on 1,724 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. Oldfields Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 38.11% is 84.1% 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 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 Oldfields Holdings and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Oldfields Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 38.11%, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 43.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Oldfields Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Oldfields Holdings (ASX:OLH) has a current Gross Margin % of 38.11%. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.04, compared to a current price of A$0.01 — trading 70% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 38.11%, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 43.76 and 84.1% above the Construction industry median of 20.71. 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 Oldfields Holdings (ASX:OLH), the current Gross Margin % is 38.11% as of Jun. 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.
Oldfields Holdings Ltd manufactures, imports, and markets paint brushes, paint rollers, painter's tools, and accessories mainly in Australia. It operates through two segments: Consumer Products and Scaffolding. The Consumer Products segment imports, manufactures, and markets paint brushes, paint rollers, painters' tools, garden sheds, and outdoor storage systems. The Scaffolding segment manufactures and markets scaffolding and related equipment and is also engaged in hiring scaffolding and related products to the building and construction industry. Substantial revenue is generated from the Scaffolding segment. Its geographic segments include Australia, New Zealand, and Other, of which it generates the majority of its revenue from Australia.
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