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Chen Hsong HoldingsHKSE:00057 73 Gross Margin % is 25.02% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 23.73. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00057 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$1.66 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,996 Industrial Products companies, Chen Hsong Holdings ranks worse than 57.64% on this metric.
Chen Hsong Holdings Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.7%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Chen Hsong Holdings's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:00057'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 21.61 Med: 23.73 Max: 26.82
Current: 23.9
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Chen Hsong Holdings was 26.82%. The lowest was 21.61%. And the median was 23.73%.
HKSE:00057's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 57.64% of 2996
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.785
vs HKSE:00057: 23.90
Chen Hsong Holdings had a gross margin of 25.02% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Chen Hsong Holdings was -1.70% 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
Chen Hsong Holdings had a gross margin of 25.02% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
Chen Hsong Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
Chen Hsong Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chen Hsong 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:00057 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Chen Hsong 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.
Chen Hsong Holdings Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Chen Hsong Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chen Hsong 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.
Chen Hsong Holdings (HKSE:00057) has a Gross Margin % of 25.02% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Chen Hsong Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 23.73. Over the past decade, Chen Hsong Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 21.61 to 26.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Chen Hsong Holdings ranks #1727 out of 2996 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 57.6%.
Is Chen Hsong Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Chen Hsong Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 25.02% is near median its 10-year median of 23.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.61 to a high of 26.82. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.79. Chen Hsong Holdings' value of 25.02% is 6.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chen Hsong Holdings ranks #1727 out of 2996 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Chen Hsong Holdings has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chen Hsong Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Chen Hsong Holdings ranks #1727 out of 2996 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Chen Hsong Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.79. Chen Hsong Holdings' value of 25.02% is 6.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Chen Hsong Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 21.61 to 26.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.73 vs. the industry median of 26.79, Chen Hsong 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.79, based on 2,996 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. Chen Hsong Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 25.02% is 6.6% 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 Chen Hsong Holdings and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chen Hsong Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 25.02%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 23.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chen Hsong Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chen Hsong Holdings (HKSE:00057) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$1.66, compared to a current price of HK$1.59 — trading 4.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 25.02%, which is near median its 10-year median of 23.73 and 6.6% below the Industrial Products industry median of 26.79. Chen Hsong Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Chen Hsong Holdings (HKSE:00057), the current Gross Margin % is 25.02% 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 Chen Hsong Holdings (HKSE:00057) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chen Hsong Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$1.59 is trading 4.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$1.66.
GuruFocus considers Chen Hsong Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:00057:
Gross Margin %: 25.02% (near median its 10-year median of 23.73)
GF Value™: HK$1.66 vs. price of HK$1.59 (4.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 6.6% below the Industrial Products median (#1727 of 2996)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00057 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chen Hsong Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company which is engaged in the business of manufacture and sale of Plastic injection molding machines and related products. The company's services are used in automotive, packaging, home appliances, consumer electronics, mobile phones, and other businesses. The group operates through the geographic segments of Mainland China and Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Other Overseas Countries. The Mainland China and Hong Kong segment generates maximum revenue for the company.
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