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IDT InternationalHKSE:00167 33 Gross Margin % is 16.24% as of Dec. 2025, which is 47% above its 10-year median of 11.06. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00167 with a GF Score™ of 33/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.39 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,454 Hardware companies, IDT International ranks worse than 74.61% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for IDT International's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:00167'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -136.61 Med: 11.06 Max: 31.26
Current: 14.62
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of IDT International was 31.26%. The lowest was -136.61%. And the median was 11.06%.
HKSE:00167's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 74.61% of 2454
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 24.495
vs HKSE:00167: 14.62
IDT International had a gross margin of 16.24% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for IDT International was 0.00% per year.
IDT International (HKSE:00167) 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
IDT International had a gross margin of 16.24% 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.
IDT International Gross Margin % Related Terms
IDT International Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for IDT 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.
For the Consumer Electronics subindustry, IDT 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.
IDT International Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, IDT International's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where IDT International'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.
IDT International (HKSE:00167) has a Gross Margin % of 16.24% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on IDT International and its competitors. This is 47% above median its historical median of 11.06. According to the industry distribution chart, IDT International ranks #1831 out of 2454 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 74.6%.
Is IDT International's Gross Margin % too high?
IDT International's current Gross Margin % of 16.24% is 47% above median its 10-year median of 11.06. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.50. IDT International's value of 16.24% is 33.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, IDT International ranks #1831 out of 2454 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, IDT International has a GF Score™ of 33/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IDT International's Gross Margin % compare to AAPL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, IDT International ranks #1831 out of 2454 companies for Gross Margin %. This places IDT International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.50. IDT International's value of 16.24% is 33.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.06 vs. the industry median of 24.50, IDT 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 Hardware company?
The median Gross Margin % among Hardware companies is 24.50, based on 2,454 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. IDT International's current Gross Margin % of 16.24% is 33.7% 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 IDT International and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. IDT International's current Gross Margin % is 16.24%, which is 47% above median its own 10-year median of 11.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IDT International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IDT International (HKSE:00167) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.39, compared to a current price of HK$5.98 — trading 1433.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 16.24%, which is 47% above median its 10-year median of 11.06 and 33.7% below the Hardware industry median of 24.50. IDT International's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 5 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 IDT International (HKSE:00167), the current Gross Margin % is 16.24% 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 IDT International (HKSE:00167) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IDT International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$5.98 is trading 1433.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.39.
GuruFocus considers IDT International to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:00167:
Gross Margin %: 16.24% (47% above median its 10-year median of 11.06)
GF Value™: HK$0.39 vs. price of HK$5.98 (1433.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 33.7% below the Hardware median (#1831 of 2454)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00167 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
IDT International Ltd Company acts as an investment holding company while its subsidiaries are principally engaged in the design, development, manufacture, sales and marketing of various electronic products. The Group has been deeply engaged in the multi-category electronic products sector and possesses extensive experience in market development and product expansion. The Group has only one reportable operating segment. Geographically, the company operates The Chinese Mainland, Asia Pacific (excluding the Chinese Mainland), The United States of America, Europe, and Others. It derives the majority of its revenue from Europe.
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