Computime Group (HKSE:00320) Gross Margin %: 15.65% (As of Mar. 2026) — 12% Above Median

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HKSE:00320 Computime Group Ltd HKSE:00320
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What is Computime Group Gross Margin %?

Computime Group HKSE:00320 52 Gross Margin % is 15.65% as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 13.99. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00320 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.45 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,002 Industrial Products companies, Computime Group ranks worse than 77.88% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Computime Group's Gross Profit for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$347 Mil. Computime Group's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$2,220 Mil. Therefore, Computime Group's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 15.65%.


The historical rank and industry rank for Computime Group's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

HKSE:00320' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.73   Med: 13.99   Max: 16.35
Current: 16.02


During the past 13 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Computime Group was 16.35%. The lowest was 11.73%. And the median was 13.99%.

HKSE:00320's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than
77.88% of 3002 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.88 vs HKSE:00320: 16.02

Computime Group had a gross margin of 15.65% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Computime Group was 6.00% per year.


Computime Group  (HKSE:00320) 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

Computime Group had a gross margin of 15.65% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.


Computime Group Gross Margin % Related Terms


Computime Group Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Computime Group'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.

Computime Group Gross Margin % Chart

Computime Group Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Gross Margin %
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Computime Group Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Gross Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 16.26 15.62 16.95 16.45 15.65

HKSE:00320 vs VRT, BE: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Computime Group'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.


Computime Group Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Computime Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Computime Group's Gross Margin % falls into.


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Computime Group Gross Margin % Calculation

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

Computime Group's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Mar. 2026 )=Gross Profit (A: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (A: Mar. 2026 )
=657.4 / 4104.872
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(4104.872 - 3447.469) / 4104.872
=16.02 %

Computime Group's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Gross Profit (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=347.3 / 2220.034
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(2220.034 - 1872.7) / 2220.034
=15.65 %

* 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.

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What does a Gross Margin % of 15.65% mean?
Computime Group (HKSE:00320) has a Gross Margin % of 15.65% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Computime Group and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 13.99. Over the past decade, Computime Group's Gross Margin % has ranged from 11.73 to 16.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Computime Group ranks #2338 out of 3002 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 77.9%.
Is Computime Group's Gross Margin % too high?
Computime Group's current Gross Margin % of 15.65% is 12% above median its 10-year median of 13.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.73 to a high of 16.35. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.88. Computime Group's value of 15.65% is 41.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Computime Group ranks #2338 out of 3002 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Computime Group has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Computime Group's Gross Margin % compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Computime Group ranks #2338 out of 3002 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Computime Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.88. Computime Group's value of 15.65% is 41.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Computime Group's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 11.73 to 16.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.99 vs. the industry median of 26.88, Computime Group 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.88, based on 3,002 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. Computime Group's current Gross Margin % of 15.65% is 41.8% 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 Computime Group and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Computime Group's current Gross Margin % is 15.65%, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 13.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Computime Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Computime Group (HKSE:00320) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.45, compared to a current price of HK$0.46 — trading 2.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 15.65%, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 13.99 and 41.8% below the Industrial Products industry median of 26.88. Computime Group's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Computime Group (HKSE:00320), the current Gross Margin % is 15.65% 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 Computime Group (HKSE:00320) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Computime Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$0.46 is trading 2.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.45. GuruFocus considers Computime Group to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:00320:

  • Gross Margin %: 15.65% (12% above median its 10-year median of 13.99)
  • GF Value™: HK$0.45 vs. price of HK$0.46 (2.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 41.8% below the Industrial Products median (#2338 of 3002)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00320 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Computime Group Business Description

Address 20 Science Park East Avenue, 6th Floor, Building 20E, Phase 3, Hong Kong Science Park, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong, HKG
Computime Group Ltd is engaged in research and development, design, manufacture, trading, and distribution of electronic control products. The company operates in business segments that include the Control Solutions Business provides design, engineering, technology, and manufacturing services, including Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and Original Design Manufacturer; and the Branded Business segment, which offers smart home, energy management, and home solutions to professional installers, property developers, utility companies, and wholesaler. The company generates a vast majority of its revenue from the Control solutions segment. Geographically, the operations are spread throughout America, Europe, Oceania, and Asia.
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