China Gas HoldingsCGHOF -3.14%74 Gross Margin % is 15.97% as of Sep. 2025, which is 30% below its 10-year median of 22.88. GuruFocus rates CGHOF with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.17 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 489 Utilities - Regulated companies, China Gas Holdings ranks worse than 83.64% on this metric.
China Gas Holdings Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -15%.
The historical rank and industry rank for China Gas Holdings's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CGHOF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.08 Med: 22.88 Max: 28.72
Current: 13.88
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of China Gas Holdings was 28.72%. The lowest was 13.08%. And the median was 22.88%.
CGHOF's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 83.64% of 489
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 30.88
vs CGHOF: 13.88
China Gas Holdings had a gross margin of 15.97% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for China Gas Holdings was -15.00% per year.
China Gas Holdings (OTCPK:CGHOF) Gross Margin % Explanation
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
China Gas Holdings had a gross margin of 15.97% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 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.
China Gas Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
China Gas Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for China Gas 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.
For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, China Gas 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.
China Gas Holdings Gross Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, China Gas Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Gas 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.
China Gas Holdings (CGHOF) has a Gross Margin % of 15.97% as of Sep. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on China Gas Holdings and its competitors. This is 30% below median its historical median of 22.88. Over the past decade, China Gas Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.08 to 28.72. According to the industry distribution chart, China Gas Holdings ranks #409 out of 489 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 83.6%.
Is China Gas Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
China Gas Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 15.97% is 30% below median its 10-year median of 22.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.08 to a high of 28.72. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Gross Margin % is 30.88. China Gas Holdings' value of 15.97% is 48.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Gas Holdings ranks #409 out of 489 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, China Gas Holdings has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Gas Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to ATO and NI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, China Gas Holdings ranks #409 out of 489 companies for Gross Margin %. This places China Gas Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 30.88. China Gas Holdings' value of 15.97% is 48.3% below this benchmark. Historically, China Gas Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.08 to 28.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.88 vs. the industry median of 30.88, China Gas Holdings 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Gross Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 30.88, based on 489 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. China Gas Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 15.97% is 48.3% 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 China Gas Holdings and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Gross Margin % is 30.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Gas Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 15.97%, which is 30% below median its own 10-year median of 22.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Gas Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Gas Holdings (CGHOF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.17, compared to a current price of $0.95 — trading 19.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 15.97%, which is 30% below median its 10-year median of 22.88 and 48.3% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 30.88. China Gas Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 8 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 China Gas Holdings (CGHOF), the current Gross Margin % is 15.97% as of Sep. 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 China Gas Holdings (CGHOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Gas Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.95 is trading 19.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.17.
GuruFocus considers China Gas Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CGHOF:
Gross Margin %: 15.97% (30% below median its 10-year median of 22.88)
GF Value™: $1.17 vs. price of $0.95 (19.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 48.3% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#409 of 489)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CGHOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Gas Holdings is involved in the wholesale and retail businesses of natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas in China. As of fiscal 2025 (ended March 31, 2025), the group had secured a total of 662 piped gas concessions and 488 compressed natural gas/liquefied natural gas refilling stations for vehicles in China. In total, CGH has connected 48.5 million residential households and achieved a penetration rate of 72.9%.
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