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Luen Thai HoldingsHKSE:00311 43 Gross Margin % is 15.48% as of Dec. 2025, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 14.71. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00311 with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.19 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,028 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Luen Thai Holdings ranks worse than 74.42% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Luen Thai Holdings's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:00311'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.01 Med: 14.71 Max: 15.6
Current: 14.75
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Luen Thai Holdings was 15.60%. The lowest was 11.01%. And the median was 14.71%.
HKSE:00311's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 74.42% of 1028
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 28.295
vs HKSE:00311: 14.75
Luen Thai Holdings had a gross margin of 15.48% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Luen Thai Holdings was -0.10% per year.
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
Luen Thai Holdings had a gross margin of 15.48% 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.
Luen Thai Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
Luen Thai Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Luen Thai 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.
HKSE:00311 vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Luen Thai 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.
Luen Thai Holdings Gross Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Luen Thai Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Luen Thai Holdings'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.
Luen Thai Holdings (HKSE:00311) has a Gross Margin % of 15.48% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Luen Thai Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 14.71. Over the past decade, Luen Thai Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 11.01 to 15.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Luen Thai Holdings ranks #765 out of 1028 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 74.4%.
Is Luen Thai Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Luen Thai Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 15.48% is near median its 10-year median of 14.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.01 to a high of 15.60. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Gross Margin % is 28.30. Luen Thai Holdings' value of 15.48% is 45.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Luen Thai Holdings ranks #765 out of 1028 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Luen Thai Holdings has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Luen Thai Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Luen Thai Holdings ranks #765 out of 1028 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Luen Thai Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 28.30. Luen Thai Holdings' value of 15.48% is 45.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Luen Thai Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 11.01 to 15.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.71 vs. the industry median of 28.30, Luen Thai 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Gross Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 28.30, based on 1,028 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. Luen Thai Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 15.48% is 45.3% 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 Luen Thai Holdings and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Gross Margin % is 28.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Luen Thai Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 15.48%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 14.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Luen Thai Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Luen Thai Holdings (HKSE:00311) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.19, compared to a current price of HK$0.23 — trading 22.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 15.48%, which is near median its 10-year median of 14.71 and 45.3% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 28.30. Luen Thai Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 43/100 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 Luen Thai Holdings (HKSE:00311), the current Gross Margin % is 15.48% 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 Luen Thai Holdings (HKSE:00311) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Luen Thai Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.23 is trading 22.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.19.
GuruFocus considers Luen Thai Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:00311:
Gross Margin %: 15.48% (near median its 10-year median of 14.71)
GF Value™: HK$0.19 vs. price of HK$0.23 (22.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 45.3% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#765 of 1028)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00311 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Luen Thai Holdings Ltd principally engaged in the manufacturing and trading of apparels and accessories. The Group has manufacturing plants in the People's Republic of China, Cambodia, the Philippines and Myanmar. The company has two operating segments, Apparel and Accessories. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Apparel segment. The company has presence in United States, PRC (including Hong Kong and Macao), Europe (including the United Kingdom and Germany), South America (including Mexico and Chile), Canada, Japan, and Others. The company generates majority of revenue from United States.
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