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Chinney InvestmentsHKSE:00216 +2.13%37 Gross Margin % is 46.68% as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 52.39. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00216 with a GF Score™ of 37/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.60 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,640 Real Estate companies, Chinney Investments ranks better than 66.28% 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
Chinney Investments had a gross margin of 46.68% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
Chinney Investments Gross Margin % Related Terms
Chinney Investments Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chinney Investments'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 Real Estate - Development subindustry, Chinney Investments'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.
Chinney Investments Gross Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Chinney Investments's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chinney Investments'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.
Chinney Investments (HKSE:00216) has a Gross Margin % of 46.68% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Chinney Investments and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 52.39. Over the past decade, Chinney Investments' Gross Margin % has ranged from 39.06 to 58.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Chinney Investments ranks #553 out of 1640 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 33.7%.
Is Chinney Investments' Gross Margin % too high?
Chinney Investments' current Gross Margin % of 46.68% is 11% below median its 10-year median of 52.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 39.06 to a high of 58.76. The Real Estate industry median Gross Margin % is 36.29. Chinney Investments' value of 46.68% is 28.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chinney Investments ranks #553 out of 1640 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Chinney Investments has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chinney Investments' Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Chinney Investments ranks #553 out of 1640 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Chinney Investments in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.29. Chinney Investments' value of 46.68% is 28.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Chinney Investments' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 39.06 to 58.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 52.39 vs. the industry median of 36.29, Chinney Investments 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 Real Estate company?
The median Gross Margin % among Real Estate companies is 36.29, based on 1,640 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. Chinney Investments's current Gross Margin % of 46.68% is 28.6% 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 Chinney Investments and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chinney Investments's current Gross Margin % is 46.68%, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 52.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chinney Investments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chinney Investments (HKSE:00216) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.60, compared to a current price of HK$0.48 — trading 20% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 46.68%, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 52.39 and 28.6% above the Real Estate industry median of 36.29. Chinney Investments' overall GF Score™ is 37/100 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 Chinney Investments (HKSE:00216), the current Gross Margin % is 46.68% 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 Chinney Investments (HKSE:00216) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chinney Investments stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.48 is trading 20% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.60.
GuruFocus considers Chinney Investments to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:00216:
Gross Margin %: 46.68% (11% below median its 10-year median of 52.39)
GF Value™: HK$0.60 vs. price of HK$0.48 (20% below fair value)
Industry Position: 28.6% above the Real Estate median (#553 of 1640)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00216 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chinney Investments Ltd is a Hong Kong-based investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, the company operates in the following reportable segments: Property development, Property investment, and Property, carpark management and others. Maximum revenue for the group is generated from its Property development segment, which develops properties for sale. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from Mainland China, followed by Hong Kong and Japan.
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