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Upbest GroupHKSE:00335 52 Gross Margin % is 0.00% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00335 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.50 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 617 Capital Markets companies, Upbest Group ranks worse than 162074.39% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Upbest Group's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Upbest Group was 94.17%. The lowest was 37.93%. And the median was 66.05%.
HKSE:00335's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Capital Markets industry.
Industry Median: 47.75 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
Upbest Group had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Upbest Group was 0.00% per year.
Upbest Group (HKSE:00335) 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
Upbest Group had a gross margin of N/A% 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.
Upbest Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
Upbest Group Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Upbest 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.
HKSE:00335 vs MS, GS, SCHW: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, Upbest 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.
Upbest Group Gross Margin % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Upbest Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Upbest Group'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.
Upbest Group (HKSE:00335) has a Gross Margin % of 0.00% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Upbest Group and its competitors. Over the past decade, Upbest Group's Gross Margin % has ranged from 37.93 to 94.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Upbest Group ranks #999999 out of 617 companies in the Capital Markets industry.
Is Upbest Group's Gross Margin % too high?
Upbest Group's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 37.93 to a high of 94.17. Based on the distribution chart, Upbest Group ranks #999999 out of 617 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Upbest Group has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Upbest Group's Gross Margin % compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Upbest Group ranks #999999 out of 617 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Upbest Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 47.75. Historically, Upbest Group's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 37.93 to 94.17 over the past decade. 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 47.75, based on 617 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. 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 Upbest Group and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Gross Margin % is 47.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Upbest Group's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Upbest Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Upbest Group (HKSE:00335) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.50, compared to a current price of HK$0.67 — trading 34% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Upbest Group's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 6 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 Upbest Group (HKSE:00335), the current Gross Margin % is 0.00% 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 Upbest Group (HKSE:00335) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Upbest Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.67 is trading 34% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.50.
GuruFocus considers Upbest Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:00335:
Gross Margin %: 0.00%
GF Value™: HK$0.50 vs. price of HK$0.67 (34% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00335 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Upbest Group Ltd is an investment holding company. Through its subsidiaries, it is engaged in securities broking, futures broking, securities margin financing, money lending, corporate finance advisory, assets management, precious metal trading, and property investment. The company's operating segment includes Broking, Financing, Corporate Finance, Assets Management, Properties Investment, and Precious Metal Trading. The maximum revenue for the company is generated from its Financing segment which represents its securities margin financing and money lending business. Geographically, the company derives its key revenue from Hong Kong and the rest from Macau and the People's Republic of China.
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