Cowell e HoldingsCWLLF 66 Gross Margin % is 9.49% as of Dec. 2025, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 12.75. GuruFocus rates CWLLF with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.81 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,450 Hardware companies, Cowell e Holdings ranks worse than 84.12% on this metric.
Cowell e Holdings Inc gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -8.4%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cowell e Holdings's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CWLLF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.33 Med: 12.75 Max: 15.79
Current: 10.25
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Cowell e Holdings was 15.79%. The lowest was 8.33%. And the median was 12.75%.
CWLLF's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 84.12% of 2450
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 24.53
vs CWLLF: 10.25
Cowell e Holdings had a gross margin of 9.49% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Cowell e Holdings was -8.40% per year.
Cowell e Holdings (OTCPK:CWLLF) 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
Cowell e Holdings had a gross margin of 9.49% 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.
Cowell e Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
Cowell e Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cowell e 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 Electronic Components subindustry, Cowell e 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.
Cowell e Holdings Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Cowell e Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cowell e 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.
Cowell e Holdings (CWLLF) has a Gross Margin % of 9.49% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Cowell e Holdings and its competitors. This is 26% below median its historical median of 12.75. Over the past decade, Cowell e Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 8.33 to 15.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Cowell e Holdings ranks #2061 out of 2450 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 84.1%.
Is Cowell e Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Cowell e Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 9.49% is 26% below median its 10-year median of 12.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.33 to a high of 15.79. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.53. Cowell e Holdings' value of 9.49% is 61.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cowell e Holdings ranks #2061 out of 2450 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Cowell e Holdings has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cowell e Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Cowell e Holdings ranks #2061 out of 2450 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Cowell e Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.53. Cowell e Holdings' value of 9.49% is 61.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Cowell e Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 8.33 to 15.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.75 vs. the industry median of 24.53, Cowell e 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 a Hardware company?
The median Gross Margin % among Hardware companies is 24.53, based on 2,450 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. Cowell e Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 9.49% is 61.3% 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 Cowell e Holdings and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cowell e Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 9.49%, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 12.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cowell e Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cowell e Holdings (CWLLF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.81, compared to a current price of $2.99 — trading 56.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 9.49%, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 12.75 and 61.3% below the Hardware industry median of 24.53. Cowell e Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 4 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 Cowell e Holdings (CWLLF), the current Gross Margin % is 9.49% 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 Cowell e Holdings (CWLLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cowell e Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $2.99 is trading 56.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.81.
GuruFocus considers Cowell e Holdings to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CWLLF:
Gross Margin %: 9.49% (26% below median its 10-year median of 12.75)
GF Value™: $6.81 vs. price of $2.99 (56.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 61.3% below the Hardware median (#2061 of 2450)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CWLLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cowell e Holdings Inc is a supplier of optical modules for electronic mobile devices, specializing in the design, development, manufacture, and sale of optical modules and related components. Its products are widely used in smartphones, multimedia tablets, smart driving systems, and other mobile terminal devices for internationally renowned brand customers. The Group's principal activities include the manufacturing and sale of camera modules and optical components. It operates in the Chinese Mainland and Hong Kong, which contribute the maximum revenue, as well as in India, the Republic of Korea (Korea), and Vietnam.
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