Lam Soon (Hong Kong)FRA:LS9 +1.71%69 Gross Margin % is 22.98% as of Dec. 2025, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 21.15. GuruFocus rates FRA:LS9 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.88. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,900 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Lam Soon (Hong Kong) ranks worse than 58.11% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lam Soon (Hong Kong)'s Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:LS9'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 17.11 Med: 21.15 Max: 23.32
Current: 22.79
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Lam Soon (Hong Kong) was 23.32%. The lowest was 17.11%. And the median was 21.15%.
FRA:LS9's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 58.11% of 1900
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.37
vs FRA:LS9: 22.79
Lam Soon (Hong Kong) had a gross margin of 22.98% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Lam Soon (Hong Kong) was -0.90% per year.
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
Lam Soon (Hong Kong) had a gross margin of 22.98% 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.
Lam Soon (Hong Kong) Gross Margin % Related Terms
Lam Soon (Hong Kong) Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lam Soon (Hong Kong)'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 Packaged Foods subindustry, Lam Soon (Hong Kong)'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.
Lam Soon (Hong Kong) Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Lam Soon (Hong Kong)'s Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lam Soon (Hong Kong)'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.
Lam Soon (Hong Kong) (FRA:LS9) has a Gross Margin % of 22.98% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Lam Soon (Hong Kong) and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 21.15. Over the past decade, Lam Soon (Hong Kong)'s Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.11 to 23.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Lam Soon (Hong Kong) ranks #1104 out of 1900 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 58.1%.
Is Lam Soon (Hong Kong)'s Gross Margin % too high?
Lam Soon (Hong Kong)'s current Gross Margin % of 22.98% is near median its 10-year median of 21.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.11 to a high of 23.32. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Lam Soon (Hong Kong)'s value of 22.98% is 12.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lam Soon (Hong Kong) ranks #1104 out of 1900 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Lam Soon (Hong Kong) has a GF Score™ of 69/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lam Soon (Hong Kong)'s Gross Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Lam Soon (Hong Kong) ranks #1104 out of 1900 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Lam Soon (Hong Kong) in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Lam Soon (Hong Kong)'s value of 22.98% is 12.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Lam Soon (Hong Kong)'s own Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.11 to 23.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.15 vs. the industry median of 26.37, Lam Soon (Hong Kong) 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Gross Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 26.37, based on 1,900 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. Lam Soon (Hong Kong)'s current Gross Margin % of 22.98% is 12.9% 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 Lam Soon (Hong Kong) and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lam Soon (Hong Kong)'s current Gross Margin % is 22.98%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 21.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lam Soon (Hong Kong) stock overvalued right now?
Lam Soon (Hong Kong) (FRA:LS9) has a current Gross Margin % of 22.98%. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.88, compared to a current price of €1.19 — trading 35.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 22.98%, which is near median its 10-year median of 21.15 and 12.9% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. Lam Soon (Hong Kong)'s overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 2 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 Lam Soon (Hong Kong) (FRA:LS9), the current Gross Margin % is 22.98% 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 Lam Soon (Hong Kong) (FRA:LS9) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lam Soon (Hong Kong) stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €1.19 is trading 35.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.88.
Key valuation signals for FRA:LS9:
Gross Margin %: 22.98% (near median its 10-year median of 21.15)
GF Value™: €0.88 vs. price of €1.19 (35.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 12.9% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1104 of 1900)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:LS9 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lam Soon (Hong Kong) Ltd is an investment holding company engaged in the manufacturing of food and detergent products. The company's business segments are based on its activities and include Food and Home Care. The Food segment involves the manufacturing and distribution of food products such as flour, edible oils, and vegetable fats. The Home Care segment covers the manufacturing and distribution of household cleaning products, including liquid dishwashing detergent, laundry powder, liquid laundry detergent, fabric softener, floor cleaner, and industrial marble cleanser. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Food segment activities. It operates in Hong Kong and international markets, with the majority of its revenue derived from Mainland China.
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