Century Legend holdings (HKSE:00079) Gross Margin %: 33.18% (As of Dec. 2025) — 25% Below Median

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HKSE:00079 Century Legend holdings Ltd HKSE:00079
37 GF Score
Price HK$0.13
GF Value HK$0.11
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Century Legend holdings Gross Margin %?

Century Legend holdings HKSE:00079 37 Gross Margin % is 33.18% as of Dec. 2025, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 44.47. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00079 with a GF Score™ of 37/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.11 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 794 Travel & Leisure companies, Century Legend holdings ranks worse than 67.38% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Century Legend holdings's Gross Profit for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$7.90 Mil. Century Legend holdings's Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$23.81 Mil. Therefore, Century Legend holdings's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 33.18%.

Warning Sign:

Century Legend holdings Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -2.5%.


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

HKSE:00079' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 31.36   Med: 44.47   Max: 67.64
Current: 32.07


During the past 13 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Century Legend holdings was 67.64%. The lowest was 31.36%. And the median was 44.47%.

HKSE:00079's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than
67.38% of 794 companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 43.61 vs HKSE:00079: 32.07

Century Legend holdings had a gross margin of 33.18% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Century Legend holdings was -2.50% per year.


Century Legend holdings  (HKSE:00079) 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

Century Legend holdings had a gross margin of 33.18% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.


Century Legend holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms


Century Legend holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Century Legend 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.

Century Legend holdings Gross Margin % Chart

Century Legend holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Gross Margin %
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Century Legend holdings Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Gross Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 39.35 34.55 28.23 30.88 33.18

HKSE:00079 vs MAR, HLT, H: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Lodging subindustry, Century Legend 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.


Century Legend holdings Gross Margin % vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Century Legend holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Century Legend holdings's Gross Margin % falls into.


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Century Legend holdings Gross Margin % Calculation

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

Century Legend holdings'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 )
=14.7 / 45.956
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(45.956 - 31.217) / 45.956
=32.07 %

Century Legend holdings'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 )
=7.9 / 23.805
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(23.805 - 15.907) / 23.805
=33.18 %

* 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 33.18% mean?
Century Legend holdings (HKSE:00079) has a Gross Margin % of 33.18% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Century Legend holdings and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 44.47. Over the past decade, Century Legend holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 31.36 to 67.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Century Legend holdings ranks #535 out of 794 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 67.4%.
Is Century Legend holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Century Legend holdings' current Gross Margin % of 33.18% is 25% below median its 10-year median of 44.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 31.36 to a high of 67.64. The Travel & Leisure industry median Gross Margin % is 43.61. Century Legend holdings' value of 33.18% is 23.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Century Legend holdings ranks #535 out of 794 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Century Legend holdings has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Century Legend holdings' Gross Margin % compare to MAR and HLT?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Century Legend holdings ranks #535 out of 794 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Century Legend holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 43.61. Century Legend holdings' value of 33.18% is 23.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Century Legend holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 31.36 to 67.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 44.47 vs. the industry median of 43.61, Century Legend 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median Gross Margin % among Travel & Leisure companies is 43.61, based on 794 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. Century Legend holdings's current Gross Margin % of 33.18% is 23.9% 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 Century Legend holdings and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Gross Margin % is 43.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Century Legend holdings's current Gross Margin % is 33.18%, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 44.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Century Legend holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Century Legend holdings (HKSE:00079) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.11, compared to a current price of HK$0.13 — trading 15.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 33.18%, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 44.47 and 23.9% below the Travel & Leisure industry median of 43.61. Century Legend holdings' overall GF Score™ is 37/100 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 Century Legend holdings (HKSE:00079), the current Gross Margin % is 33.18% 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 Century Legend holdings (HKSE:00079) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Century Legend holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$0.13 is trading 15.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.11. GuruFocus considers Century Legend holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:00079:

  • Gross Margin %: 33.18% (25% below median its 10-year median of 44.47)
  • GF Value™: HK$0.11 vs. price of HK$0.13 (15.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 37/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 23.9% below the Travel & Leisure median (#535 of 794)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00079 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Century Legend holdings Business Description

Address 151 Gloucester Road, Unit 903, 9th Floor, Capital Centre, Wanchai, Hong Kong, HKG
Century Legend holdings Ltd is an investment holding company. The company operates in various business segments that consist of Hair Styling, Money Lending, Property Investment, Securities investments, Hospitality Services, and Property project management out of which the Hospitality Services business generates maximum revenue for the company. Geographically the company provides its services only in Hong Kong and Macau and generates a majority of its revenue from Hong Kong.
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