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Cafe de Coral HoldingsHKSE:00341 -1.34%71 Gross Margin % is 10.74% as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 9.95. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00341 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$7.54 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 355 Restaurants companies, Cafe de Coral Holdings ranks worse than 95.77% on this metric.
Cafe de Coral Holdings (HKSE:00341) 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
Cafe de Coral Holdings had a gross margin of 10.74% 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.
Cafe de Coral Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
Cafe de Coral Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cafe de Coral 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:00341 vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Cafe de Coral 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.
Cafe de Coral Holdings Gross Margin % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Cafe de Coral Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cafe de Coral 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.
Cafe de Coral Holdings (HKSE:00341) has a Gross Margin % of 10.74% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Cafe de Coral Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 9.95. Over the past decade, Cafe de Coral Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 5.59 to 14.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Cafe de Coral Holdings ranks #340 out of 355 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 95.8%.
Is Cafe de Coral Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Cafe de Coral Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 10.74% is near median its 10-year median of 9.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.59 to a high of 14.45. The Restaurants industry median Gross Margin % is 45.57. Cafe de Coral Holdings' value of 10.74% is 76.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cafe de Coral Holdings ranks #340 out of 355 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Cafe de Coral Holdings has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cafe de Coral Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Cafe de Coral Holdings ranks #340 out of 355 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Cafe de Coral Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 45.57. Cafe de Coral Holdings' value of 10.74% is 76.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Cafe de Coral Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 5.59 to 14.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.95 vs. the industry median of 45.57, Cafe de Coral 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 Restaurants company?
The median Gross Margin % among Restaurants companies is 45.57, based on 355 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. Cafe de Coral Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 10.74% is 76.4% 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 Cafe de Coral Holdings and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Gross Margin % is 45.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cafe de Coral Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 10.74%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 9.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cafe de Coral Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cafe de Coral Holdings (HKSE:00341) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$7.54, compared to a current price of HK$5.51 — trading 26.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 10.74%, which is near median its 10-year median of 9.95 and 76.4% below the Restaurants industry median of 45.57. Cafe de Coral Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Cafe de Coral Holdings (HKSE:00341), the current Gross Margin % is 10.74% 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 Cafe de Coral Holdings (HKSE:00341) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cafe de Coral Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$5.51 is trading 26.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$7.54.
GuruFocus considers Cafe de Coral Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:00341:
Gross Margin %: 10.74% (near median its 10-year median of 9.95)
GF Value™: HK$7.54 vs. price of HK$5.51 (26.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 76.4% below the Restaurants median (#340 of 355)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00341 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cafe de Coral Holdings Ltd is a restaurant and catering company. It operates quick service restaurants and institutional catering, fast casual and casual dining chains, as well as food processing and distribution businesses. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from Hong Kong and also has a presence in Mainland China.
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