YNBY International (HKSE:00030) Gross Margin %: 4.21% (As of Dec. 2025) — 49% Below Median

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HKSE:00030 YNBY International Ltd HKSE:00030
41 GF Score
Price HK$0.25
GF Value HK$0.35
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is YNBY International Gross Margin %?

YNBY International HKSE:00030 41 Gross Margin % is 4.21% as of Dec. 2025, which is 49% below its 10-year median of 8.33. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00030 with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.35 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,114 Retail - Cyclical companies, YNBY International ranks worse than 95.6% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. YNBY International's Gross Profit for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$30 Mil. YNBY International's Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$712 Mil. Therefore, YNBY International's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 4.21%.

Warning Sign:

YNBY International Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -6.8%.


The historical rank and industry rank for YNBY International's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

HKSE:00030' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.42   Med: 8.33   Max: 14.44
Current: 4.63


During the past 13 years, the highest Gross Margin % of YNBY International was 14.44%. The lowest was 2.42%. And the median was 8.33%.

HKSE:00030's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than
95.6% of 1114 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 36.18 vs HKSE:00030: 4.63

YNBY International had a gross margin of 4.21% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for YNBY International was -6.80% per year.


YNBY International  (HKSE:00030) 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

YNBY International had a gross margin of 4.21% 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.


YNBY International Gross Margin % Related Terms


YNBY International Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for YNBY International'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.

YNBY International Gross Margin % Chart

YNBY International Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Dec24 Dec25
Gross Margin %
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YNBY International Semi-Annual Data
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HKSE:00030 vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, YNBY International'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.


YNBY International Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, YNBY International's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where YNBY International's Gross Margin % falls into.


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YNBY International Gross Margin % Calculation

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

YNBY International's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Dec. 2025 )=Gross Profit (A: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=51.3 / 1108.177
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(1108.177 - 1056.877) / 1108.177
=4.63 %

YNBY International's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Dec. 2025 )=Gross Profit (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=30 / 711.734
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(711.734 - 681.741) / 711.734
=4.21 %

* 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 4.21% mean?
YNBY International (HKSE:00030) has a Gross Margin % of 4.21% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on YNBY International and its competitors. This is 49% below median its historical median of 8.33. Over the past decade, YNBY International's Gross Margin % has ranged from 2.42 to 14.44. According to the industry distribution chart, YNBY International ranks #1065 out of 1114 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 95.6%.
Is YNBY International's Gross Margin % too high?
YNBY International's current Gross Margin % of 4.21% is 49% below median its 10-year median of 8.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.42 to a high of 14.44. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.18. YNBY International's value of 4.21% is 88.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, YNBY International ranks #1065 out of 1114 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, YNBY International has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does YNBY International's Gross Margin % compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, YNBY International ranks #1065 out of 1114 companies for Gross Margin %. This places YNBY International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.18. YNBY International's value of 4.21% is 88.4% below this benchmark. Historically, YNBY International's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 2.42 to 14.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.33 vs. the industry median of 36.18, YNBY International 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Gross Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 36.18, 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. YNBY International's current Gross Margin % of 4.21% is 88.4% 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 YNBY International and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. YNBY International's current Gross Margin % is 4.21%, which is 49% below median its own 10-year median of 8.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is YNBY International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, YNBY International (HKSE:00030) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.35, compared to a current price of HK$0.25 — trading 30% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 4.21%, which is 49% below median its 10-year median of 8.33 and 88.4% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.18. YNBY International's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 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 YNBY International (HKSE:00030), the current Gross Margin % is 4.21% 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 YNBY International (HKSE:00030) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, YNBY International stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$0.25 is trading 30% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.35. GuruFocus considers YNBY International to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:00030:

  • Gross Margin %: 4.21% (49% below median its 10-year median of 8.33)
  • GF Value™: HK$0.35 vs. price of HK$0.25 (30% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 41/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 88.4% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#1065 of 1114)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00030 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


YNBY International Business Description

Address 979 King’s Road, 32nd Floor, Cambridge Building, Taikoo Place, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong, HKG
YNBY International Ltd has been principally engaged in the trading of goods and commodities business, which mainly comprises e-commerce and general trading business and raw materials trading business, and the provision of professional services. The Group's operations are divided into (i) the trading of goods and commodities business, encompassing (a) e-commerce and general trading business, (b) raw material trading business for healthcare products in the People's Republic of China (the "PRC"), and (c) distribution of certain products ("YNBY Products") manufactured and branded by the Company or the Company's controlling shareholder to overseas markets; and (ii) other segment, mainly providing marketing services, product registration services, and sourcing for OEM/ODM service.
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