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Maoye International Holdings (FRA:5MIA) 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
Maoye International Holdings had a gross margin of 59.62% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable 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.
Maoye International Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
Maoye International Holdings 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.
For the Department Stores subindustry, Maoye International 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.
Maoye International Holdings Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Maoye International Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Maoye International 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.
Maoye International Holdings (FRA:5MIA) has a Gross Margin % of 59.62% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Maoye International Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 58.00. Over the past decade, Maoye International Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 53.25 to 63.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Maoye International Holdings ranks #151 out of 1114 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 13.6%.
Is Maoye International Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Maoye International Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 59.62% is near median its 10-year median of 58.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 53.25 to a high of 63.61. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.26. Maoye International Holdings' value of 59.62% is 64.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Maoye International Holdings ranks #151 out of 1114 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Maoye International Holdings has a GF Score™ of 32/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Maoye International Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to DDS?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Maoye International Holdings ranks #151 out of 1114 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Maoye International Holdings in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.26. Maoye International Holdings' value of 59.62% is 64.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Maoye International Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 53.25 to 63.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 58.00 vs. the industry median of 36.26, Maoye International 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Gross Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 36.26, based on 1,114 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. Maoye International Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 59.62% is 64.4% 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 Maoye International Holdings and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Maoye International Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 59.62%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 58.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Maoye International Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Maoye International Holdings (FRA:5MIA) has a current Gross Margin % of 59.62%. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.01, compared to a current price of €0.01 — trading 20% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 59.62%, which is near median its 10-year median of 58.00 and 64.4% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.26. Maoye International Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 32/100 with 3 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 Maoye International Holdings (FRA:5MIA), the current Gross Margin % is 59.62% 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 Maoye International Holdings (FRA:5MIA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maoye International Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.01 is trading 20% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.01.
Key valuation signals for FRA:5MIA:
Gross Margin %: 59.62% (near median its 10-year median of 58.00)
GF Value™: €0.01 vs. price of €0.01 (20% below fair value)
Industry Position: 64.4% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#151 of 1114)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:5MIA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Maoye International Holdings Ltd is engaged in the operation and management of department stores and property development. The company operates through the segments namely, The Operation of Department Stores segment comprises concessionaire, direct sales of merchandise, and leasing out of commercial properties, The Property Development segment engages in the development and sale of commercial and residential properties and leasing out of commercial properties other than for the operation of department stores, and The Others segment includes operations of hotels, and provision of ancillary. The company derives maximum revenue from the Operation of Department Stored segment.
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