Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings (HKSE:00188) Gross Margin %: 97.15% (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median

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HKSE:00188 Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings Ltd HKSE:00188
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Price HK$0.22
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Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings Gross Margin %?

Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings HKSE:00188 40 Gross Margin % is 97.15% as of Dec. 2025, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 93.76. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00188 with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$2.47 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 615 Capital Markets companies, Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings ranks better than 92.52% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings's Gross Profit for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$49.52 Mil. Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings's Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$50.97 Mil. Therefore, Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 97.15%.


The historical rank and industry rank for Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

HKSE:00188' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -405.28   Med: 93.76   Max: 96.11
Current: 96.11


During the past 13 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings was 96.11%. The lowest was -405.28%. And the median was 93.76%.

HKSE:00188's Gross Margin % is ranked better than
92.52% of 615 companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 48.18 vs HKSE:00188: 96.11

Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings had a gross margin of 97.15% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings was 0.00% per year.


Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings  (HKSE:00188) 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

Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings had a gross margin of 97.15% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable 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.


Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms


Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sunwah Kingsway Capital 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.

Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings Gross Margin % Chart

Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Gross Margin %
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Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings Semi-Annual Data
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HKSE:00188 vs MS, GS, SCHW: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, Sunwah Kingsway Capital 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.


Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings Gross Margin % vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings's Gross Margin % falls into.


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Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings Gross Margin % Calculation

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

Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Jun. 2025 )=Gross Profit (A: Jun. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Jun. 2025 )
=36 / 38.358
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(38.358 - 2.324) / 38.358
=93.94 %

Sunwah Kingsway Capital 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 )
=49.5 / 50.971
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(50.971 - 1.452) / 50.971
=97.15 %

* 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 97.15% mean?
Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings (HKSE:00188) has a Gross Margin % of 97.15% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 93.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings ranks #46 out of 615 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 7.5%.
Is Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 97.15% is near median its 10-year median of 93.76. The Capital Markets industry median Gross Margin % is 48.18. Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings' value of 97.15% is 101.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings ranks #46 out of 615 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings ranks #46 out of 615 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 48.18. Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings' value of 97.15% is 101.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 93.76 vs. the industry median of 48.18, Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings has consistently been above 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Gross Margin % among Capital Markets companies is 48.18, based on 615 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. Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 97.15% is 101.6% above 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 Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Gross Margin % is 48.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 97.15%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 93.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings (HKSE:00188) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$2.47, compared to a current price of HK$0.22 — trading 91.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 97.15%, which is near median its 10-year median of 93.76 and 101.6% above the Capital Markets industry median of 48.18. Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 40/100 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 Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings (HKSE:00188), the current Gross Margin % is 97.15% 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 Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings (HKSE:00188) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$0.22 is trading 91.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$2.47. GuruFocus considers Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:00188:

  • Gross Margin %: 97.15% (near median its 10-year median of 93.76)
  • GF Value™: HK$2.47 vs. price of HK$0.22 (91.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 40/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 101.6% above the Capital Markets median (#46 of 615)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00188 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings Business Description

Address 89 Queensway, 7th Floor, Tower One, Lippo Centre, Hong Kong, HKG
Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings Ltd is an investment holding. The principal activities of the company are investment in securities, securities broking and margin financing, provision of financial advisory services, money lending, other securities related financial services and leasing of investment properties. The company's reportable and operating segments are Proprietary investment, Property investment, Brokerage and financing, Corporate finance and capital markets, Asset management, and others. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Commission and fee income, prominently from the Brokerage and financing segment.
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