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Southeast Asia Properties & Finance (HKSE:00252) 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
Southeast Asia Properties & Finance had a gross margin of 29.81% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 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.
Southeast Asia Properties & Finance Gross Margin % Related Terms
Southeast Asia Properties & Finance Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
Southeast Asia Properties & Finance Gross Margin % Chart
HKSE:00252 vs IP, SW, AMCR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Southeast Asia Properties & Finance'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.
Southeast Asia Properties & Finance Gross Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Southeast Asia Properties & Finance's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Southeast Asia Properties & Finance'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.
Southeast Asia Properties & Finance (HKSE:00252) has a Gross Margin % of 29.81% as of Sep. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Southeast Asia Properties & Finance and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 28.71. Over the past decade, Southeast Asia Properties & Finance's Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.52 to 33.44.
Is Southeast Asia Properties & Finance's Gross Margin % too high?
Southeast Asia Properties & Finance's current Gross Margin % of 29.81% is near median its 10-year median of 28.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.52 to a high of 33.44. The Packaging & Containers industry median Gross Margin % is 21.28. Southeast Asia Properties & Finance's value of 29.81% is 40.1% above this industry median. Overall, Southeast Asia Properties & Finance has a GF Score™ of 17/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southeast Asia Properties & Finance's Gross Margin % compare to IP and SW?
Southeast Asia Properties & Finance's Gross Margin % of 29.81% can be compared against companies in the Packaging & Containers industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 21.28. Southeast Asia Properties & Finance's value of 29.81% is 40.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Southeast Asia Properties & Finance's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.52 to 33.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.71 vs. the industry median of 21.28, Southeast Asia Properties & Finance 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Gross Margin % among Packaging & Containers companies is 21.28, based on 384 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. Southeast Asia Properties & Finance's current Gross Margin % of 29.81% is 40.1% 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 Southeast Asia Properties & Finance and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Gross Margin % is 21.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Southeast Asia Properties & Finance's current Gross Margin % is 29.81%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 28.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Southeast Asia Properties & Finance stock overvalued right now?
Southeast Asia Properties & Finance (HKSE:00252) has a current Gross Margin % of 29.81%. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$2.84, compared to a current price of HK$1.60 — trading 43.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 29.81%, which is near median its 10-year median of 28.71 and 40.1% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 21.28. Southeast Asia Properties & Finance's overall GF Score™ is 17/100 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 Southeast Asia Properties & Finance (HKSE:00252), the current Gross Margin % is 29.81% as of Sep. 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 Southeast Asia Properties & Finance (HKSE:00252) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southeast Asia Properties & Finance stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$1.60 is trading 43.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$2.84.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:00252:
Gross Margin %: 29.81% (near median its 10-year median of 28.71)
GF Value™: HK$2.84 vs. price of HK$1.60 (43.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 40.1% above the Packaging & Containers median
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00252 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Southeast Asia Properties & Finance Business Description
Southeast Asia Properties & Finance Ltd is engaged in property, packaging materials, and brokerage businesses. It operates in the segments of Property investment, development, and leasing/hotel operation; Manufacturing and distribution of plastic packaging materials; and Broking and securities margin financing. It derives the majority of its revenue from the Manufacturing and distribution of plastic packaging materials. It has a geographical presence in Hong Kong, the Philippines, the PRC, Oceania, Europe, and North America.
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