CLP HoldingsCLPHF 70 Gross Margin % is 34.12% as of Dec. 2025, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 32.80. GuruFocus rates CLPHF with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.80 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 489 Utilities - Regulated companies, CLP Holdings ranks better than 55.42% 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
CLP Holdings had a gross margin of 34.12% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 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.
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CLP Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CLP 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 Electric subindustry, CLP 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.
CLP Holdings Gross Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, CLP Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CLP 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.
CLP Holdings (CLPHF) has a Gross Margin % of 34.12% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on CLP Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 32.80. Over the past decade, CLP Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.73 to 35.23. According to the industry distribution chart, CLP Holdings ranks #218 out of 489 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 44.6%.
Is CLP Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
CLP Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 34.12% is near median its 10-year median of 32.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.73 to a high of 35.23. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Gross Margin % is 30.88. CLP Holdings' value of 34.12% is 10.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CLP Holdings ranks #218 out of 489 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, CLP Holdings has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CLP Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, CLP Holdings ranks #218 out of 489 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts CLP Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 30.88. CLP Holdings' value of 34.12% is 10.5% above this benchmark. Historically, CLP Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.73 to 35.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 32.80 vs. the industry median of 30.88, CLP 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 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. CLP Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 34.12% is 10.5% 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 CLP 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. CLP Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 34.12%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 32.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CLP Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CLP Holdings (CLPHF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.80, compared to a current price of $9.03 — trading 15.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 34.12%, which is near median its 10-year median of 32.80 and 10.5% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 30.88. CLP Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 9 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 CLP Holdings (CLPHF), the current Gross Margin % is 34.12% 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 CLP Holdings (CLPHF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CLP Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $9.03 is trading 15.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.80.
GuruFocus considers CLP Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CLPHF:
Gross Margin %: 34.12% (near median its 10-year median of 32.80)
GF Value™: $7.80 vs. price of $9.03 (15.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 10.5% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#218 of 489)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CLPHF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CLP Holdings is the larger of the two electric utility companies in Hong Kong, serving 80% of the territory's population. It generates, transmits, and distributes electricity to about 2.8 million customer accounts in Kowloon and the New Territories through its wholly owned network. The business is regulated by the Hong Kong government, with a permitted return on net fixed assets of 8% to December 2033. About 70% of group EBITDA is from Hong Kong, its highest-quality business. Besides Hong Kong, the company has expanded overseas, with generation and energy retail assets in Australia and generation assets in China, India, Taiwan, and Southeast Asia.
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