Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
Fairwood HoldingsHKSE:00052 +0.21%70 Gross Margin % is 9.19% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 8.91. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00052 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$6.75 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 354 Restaurants companies, Fairwood Holdings ranks worse than 95.76% on this metric.
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
Fairwood Holdings had a gross margin of 9.19% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
Fairwood Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
Fairwood Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Fairwood 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.
HKSE:00052 vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Fairwood 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.
Fairwood Holdings Gross Margin % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Fairwood Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fairwood 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.
Fairwood Holdings (HKSE:00052) has a Gross Margin % of 9.19% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Fairwood Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.91. Over the past decade, Fairwood Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 7.65 to 15.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Fairwood Holdings ranks #339 out of 354 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 95.8%.
Is Fairwood Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Fairwood Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 9.19% is near median its 10-year median of 8.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.65 to a high of 15.48. The Restaurants industry median Gross Margin % is 45.58. Fairwood Holdings' value of 9.19% is 79.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fairwood Holdings ranks #339 out of 354 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Fairwood Holdings has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fairwood Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Fairwood Holdings ranks #339 out of 354 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Fairwood Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 45.58. Fairwood Holdings' value of 9.19% is 79.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Fairwood Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 7.65 to 15.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.91 vs. the industry median of 45.58, Fairwood 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 Restaurants company?
The median Gross Margin % among Restaurants companies is 45.58, based on 354 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. Fairwood Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 9.19% is 79.8% 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 Fairwood Holdings and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Gross Margin % is 45.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fairwood Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 9.19%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fairwood Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fairwood Holdings (HKSE:00052) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$6.75, compared to a current price of HK$4.70 — trading 30.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 9.19%, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.91 and 79.8% below the Restaurants industry median of 45.58. Fairwood Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 6 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 Fairwood Holdings (HKSE:00052), the current Gross Margin % is 9.19% as of Mar. 2026. 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 Fairwood Holdings (HKSE:00052) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fairwood Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$4.70 is trading 30.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$6.75.
GuruFocus considers Fairwood Holdings to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:00052:
Gross Margin %: 9.19% (near median its 10-year median of 8.91)
GF Value™: HK$6.75 vs. price of HK$4.70 (30.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 79.8% below the Restaurants median (#339 of 354)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00052 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fairwood Holdings Ltd. is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, the company is principally engaged in the operation of fast-food restaurants and property investments. Its eateries' portfolio comprises crispy fried snacks, chicken wings, chicken curry with white rice, spaghetti, salads, and desserts, among other items. The group manages its operations through two divisions, based on the geographic location, namely Hong Kong restaurants and Mainland China restaurants. The majority of its revenue is generated from the operation of Hong Kong restaurants.
70GF Score
Get the complete analysis for HKSE:00052
Gross Margin % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
HKSE:00052 has been successfully added to your 
