Central China Real EstateCNLLF 12 Gross Margin % is 3.48% as of Dec. 2025, which is 81% below its 10-year median of 18.04. GuruFocus rates CNLLF with a GF Score™ of 12/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.02. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,642 Real Estate companies, Central China Real Estate ranks worse than 92.08% on this metric.
Central China Real Estate (OTCPK:CNLLF) 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
Central China Real Estate had a gross margin of 3.48% 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.
Central China Real Estate Gross Margin % Related Terms
Central China Real Estate Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
Central China Real Estate Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, Central China Real Estate'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.
Central China Real Estate Gross Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Central China Real Estate's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central China Real Estate'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.
Central China Real Estate (CNLLF) has a Gross Margin % of 3.48% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Central China Real Estate and its competitors. This is 81% below median its historical median of 18.04. Over the past decade, Central China Real Estate's Gross Margin % has ranged from 6.12 to 34.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Central China Real Estate ranks #1512 out of 1642 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 92.1%.
Is Central China Real Estate's Gross Margin % too high?
Central China Real Estate's current Gross Margin % of 3.48% is 81% below median its 10-year median of 18.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.12 to a high of 34.44. The Real Estate industry median Gross Margin % is 37.00. Central China Real Estate's value of 3.48% is 90.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Central China Real Estate ranks #1512 out of 1642 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Central China Real Estate has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central China Real Estate's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Central China Real Estate ranks #1512 out of 1642 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Central China Real Estate in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 37.00. Central China Real Estate's value of 3.48% is 90.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Central China Real Estate's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 6.12 to 34.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.04 vs. the industry median of 37.00, Central China Real Estate 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 Real Estate company?
The median Gross Margin % among Real Estate companies is 37.00, based on 1,642 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. Central China Real Estate's current Gross Margin % of 3.48% is 90.6% 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 Central China Real Estate and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Gross Margin % is 37.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central China Real Estate's current Gross Margin % is 3.48%, which is 81% below median its own 10-year median of 18.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Central China Real Estate stock overvalued right now?
Central China Real Estate (CNLLF) has a current Gross Margin % of 3.48%. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.02, compared to a current price of $0.01 — trading 43% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 3.48%, which is 81% below median its 10-year median of 18.04 and 90.6% below the Real Estate industry median of 37.00. Central China Real Estate's overall GF Score™ is 12/100 with 6 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 Central China Real Estate (CNLLF), the current Gross Margin % is 3.48% 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 Central China Real Estate (CNLLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central China Real Estate stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.01 is trading 43% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.02.
Key valuation signals for CNLLF:
Gross Margin %: 3.48% (81% below median its 10-year median of 18.04)
GF Value™: $0.02 vs. price of $0.01 (43% below fair value)
Industry Position: 90.6% below the Real Estate median (#1512 of 1642)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CNLLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Central China Real Estate Ltd is a Hong Kong-based investment holding company principally engaged in property development, property leasing and hotel operations. The company's main businesses include the development of property projects for sales and rental, as well as hotel operations. Its properties include Zhengzhou Tianzhu, Zhengzhou Triumph Plaza, Pingdingshan Eighteen Cities, and Jiaozuo Xiuwu Forest Peninsula, among others. Its hotels include Le Meridien Zhengzhou, Aloft Zhengzhou Shangjie, and Holiday Inn Nanyang, among others. The Company is also involved in the businesses of cultural tourism projects and light-asset model projects. The Company mainly operates businesses in Henan, China.
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