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China Huajun Group (HKSE:00377) 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
China Huajun Group had a gross margin of -21.89% 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.
China Huajun Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
China Huajun Group Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for China Huajun 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:00377 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, China Huajun 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.
China Huajun Group Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, China Huajun Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Huajun 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.
China Huajun Group (HKSE:00377) has a Gross Margin % of -21.89% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on China Huajun Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, China Huajun Group ranks #1534 out of 1566 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 98%.
Is China Huajun Group's Gross Margin % too high?
China Huajun Group's current Gross Margin % is -21.89%. Based on the distribution chart, China Huajun Group ranks #1534 out of 1566 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, China Huajun Group has a GF Score™ of 7/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Huajun Group's Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, China Huajun Group ranks #1534 out of 1566 companies for Gross Margin %. This places China Huajun Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.00. 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 Chemicals company?
The median Gross Margin % among Chemicals companies is 24.00, based on 1,566 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 China Huajun Group and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Huajun Group's current Gross Margin % is -21.89%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Huajun Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Huajun Group (HKSE:00377) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.90, compared to a current price of HK$4.20 — trading 366.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is -21.89%. China Huajun Group's overall GF Score™ is 7/100 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 China Huajun Group (HKSE:00377), the current Gross Margin % is -21.89% 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 China Huajun Group (HKSE:00377) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Huajun Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$4.20 is trading 366.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.90.
GuruFocus considers China Huajun Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:00377:
Gross Margin %: -21.89%
GF Value™: HK$0.90 vs. price of HK$4.20 (366.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00377 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Huajun Group Ltd is an investment holding company. It operates in three segments: Printing, Trading & Logistics, Property Development & Investments. The majority of its revenue comes from Trading & Logistics segment, which is involved in Trading, logistics and supply chain management. Its geographical segments are PRC, the United States, Hong Kong, European countries, and other countries, of which the PRC accounts for the vast majority of its revenue.
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