HAOTF (Hao Tian International Construction Investment Group) Gross Margin %: 2.43% (As of Sep. 2025) — 92% Below Median


What is Hao Tian International Construction Investment Group Gross Margin %?

Hao Tian International Construction Investment Group HAOTF -10.00% Gross Margin % is 2.43% as of Sep. 2025, which is 92% below its 10-year median of 30.20. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,007 Business Services companies, Hao Tian International Construction Investment Group ranks worse than 91.66% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Hao Tian International Construction Investment Group's Gross Profit for the six months ended in Sep. 2025 was $0.13 Mil. Hao Tian International Construction Investment Group's Revenue for the six months ended in Sep. 2025 was $5.27 Mil. Therefore, Hao Tian International Construction Investment Group's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 2.43%.

Warning Sign:

Hao Tian International Construction Investment Group Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -3.7%.


The historical rank and industry rank for Hao Tian International Construction Investment Group's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

HAOTF' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.12   Med: 30.2   Max: 42.27
Current: 10

During the past 11 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Hao Tian International Construction Investment Group was 42.27%. The lowest was 8.12%. And the median was 30.20%.

HAOTF's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than
91.66% of 1007 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 34.5 vs HAOTF: 10.00

Hao Tian International Construction Investment Group had a gross margin of 2.43% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Hao Tian International Construction Investment Group was -3.70% per year.

Hao Tian International Construction Investment Group  (OTCPK:HAOTF) 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

Hao Tian International Construction Investment Group had a gross margin of 2.43% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 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.

Hao Tian International Construction Investment Group Gross Margin % Related Terms

Hao Tian International Construction Investment Group Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hao Tian International Construction Investment Group'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.

Hao Tian International Construction Investment Group Gross Margin % Chart

Hao Tian International Construction Investment Group Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25
Gross Margin %
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Hao Tian International Construction Investment Group Semi-Annual Data
Mar16 Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25
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HAOTF vs URI, SUNB, AER: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, Hao Tian International Construction Investment Group'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.

Hao Tian International Construction Investment Group Gross Margin % vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Hao Tian International Construction Investment Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hao Tian International Construction Investment Group's Gross Margin % falls into.


Hao Tian International Construction Investment Group Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue.

Hao Tian International Construction Investment Group's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2025 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Mar. 2025 )=Gross Profit (A: Mar. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Mar. 2025 )
=5.1 / 18.655
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(18.655 - 13.509) / 18.655
=27.59 %

Hao Tian International Construction Investment Group's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Sep. 2025 )=Gross Profit (Q: Sep. 2025 ) / Revenue (Q: Sep. 2025 )
=0.1 / 5.267
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(5.267 - 5.139) / 5.267
=2.43 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Gross Margin % →
What does a Gross Margin % of 2.43% mean?
Hao Tian International Construction Investment Group (HAOTF) has a Gross Margin % of 2.43% as of Sep. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Hao Tian International Construction Investment Group and its competitors. This is 92% below median its historical median of 30.20. Over the past decade, Hao Tian International Construction Investment Group's Gross Margin % has ranged from 8.12 to 42.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Hao Tian International Construction Investment Group ranks #923 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 91.7%.
Is Hao Tian International Construction Investment Group's Gross Margin % too high?
Hao Tian International Construction Investment Group's current Gross Margin % of 2.43% is 92% below median its 10-year median of 30.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.12 to a high of 42.27. The Business Services industry median Gross Margin % is 34.50. Hao Tian International Construction Investment Group's value of 2.43% is 93% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hao Tian International Construction Investment Group ranks #923 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Hao Tian International Construction Investment Group's Gross Margin % compare to URI and SUNB?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Hao Tian International Construction Investment Group ranks #923 out of 1007 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Hao Tian International Construction Investment Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 34.50. Hao Tian International Construction Investment Group's value of 2.43% is 93% below this benchmark. Historically, Hao Tian International Construction Investment Group's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 8.12 to 42.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 30.20 vs. the industry median of 34.50, Hao Tian International Construction Investment Group 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 Business Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Business Services companies is 34.50, based on 1,007 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. Hao Tian International Construction Investment Group's current Gross Margin % of 2.43% is 93% 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 Hao Tian International Construction Investment Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 34.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hao Tian International Construction Investment Group's current Gross Margin % is 2.43%, which is 92% below median its own 10-year median of 30.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hao Tian International Construction Investment Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hao Tian International Construction Investment Group (HAOTF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.07, compared to a current price of $0.00 — trading 93.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 2.43%, which is 92% below median its 10-year median of 30.20 and 93% below the Business Services industry median of 34.50. 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 Hao Tian International Construction Investment Group (HAOTF), the current Gross Margin % is 2.43% as of Sep. 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.

Hao Tian International Construction Investment Group Business Description

Other Exchanges 01341:Hong Kong
Address 6-8 Harbour Road, Rooms 2510-2518, 25th Floor, Shui On Centre, Wanchai, Hong Kong, HKG
Hao Tian International Construction Investment Group Ltd is an investment holding company. The company's operating segment includes the Rental and sale of construction machinery and spare parts business which generates majority revenue to the business; Provision of repair and maintenance and transportation service business; Money lending business; Provision of asset management, and Property development business. The company operates in Hong Kong, Macau, United Kingdom, Malaysia and Cambodia geographically.