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Elate HoldingsHKSE:00076 +20.00%47 Gross Margin % is 15.54% as of Dec. 2025, which is 0% below its 10-year median of 15.55. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00076 with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.24 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,452 Hardware companies, Elate Holdings ranks worse than 72.19% 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
Elate Holdings had a gross margin of 15.54% 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.
Elate Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
Elate Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Elate 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:00076 vs APH, GLW, TEL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Elate 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.
Elate Holdings Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Elate Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Elate 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.
Elate Holdings (HKSE:00076) has a Gross Margin % of 15.54% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Elate Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 15.55. Over the past decade, Elate Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 3.61 to 17.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Elate Holdings ranks #1770 out of 2452 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 72.2%.
Is Elate Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Elate Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 15.54% is near median its 10-year median of 15.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.61 to a high of 17.65. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.85. Elate Holdings' value of 15.54% is 37.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Elate Holdings ranks #1770 out of 2452 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Elate Holdings has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Elate Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Elate Holdings ranks #1770 out of 2452 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Elate Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.85. Elate Holdings' value of 15.54% is 37.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Elate Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 3.61 to 17.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.55 vs. the industry median of 24.85, Elate 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 Hardware company?
The median Gross Margin % among Hardware companies is 24.85, based on 2,452 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. Elate Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 15.54% is 37.5% 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 Elate Holdings and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Elate Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 15.54%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 15.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Elate Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elate Holdings (HKSE:00076) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.24, compared to a current price of HK$0.16 — trading 32.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 15.54%, which is near median its 10-year median of 15.55 and 37.5% below the Hardware industry median of 24.85. Elate Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 7 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 Elate Holdings (HKSE:00076), the current Gross Margin % is 15.54% 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 Elate Holdings (HKSE:00076) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elate Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.16 is trading 32.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.24.
GuruFocus considers Elate Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:00076:
Gross Margin %: 15.54% (near median its 10-year median of 15.55)
GF Value™: HK$0.24 vs. price of HK$0.16 (32.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 37.5% below the Hardware median (#1770 of 2452)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00076 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Elate Holdings Ltd is principally engaged in the manufacture and sales of graphite products, the manufacture and sales of electronic products in the United Kingdom, the design and manufacturing business in the United Kingdom, and the exploration and development of businesses relating. The Group operates through the segments of sales of graphite products, manufacture and sales of electronic products, and design and manufacturing of electronic products. The manufacture and sales of the electronic products segment generate maximum revenue. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Hong Kong.
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