Oriental Explorer HoldingsHKSE:00430 46 Gross Margin % is 70.97% as of Dec. 2025, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 81.09. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00430 with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.37 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,642 Real Estate companies, Oriental Explorer Holdings ranks better than 84.53% on this metric.
Oriental Explorer Holdings (HKSE:00430) 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
Oriental Explorer Holdings had a gross margin of 70.97% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable 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.
Oriental Explorer Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
Oriental Explorer Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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:00430 vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Oriental Explorer 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.
Oriental Explorer Holdings Gross Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Oriental Explorer Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Oriental Explorer 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.
Oriental Explorer Holdings (HKSE:00430) has a Gross Margin % of 70.97% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Oriental Explorer Holdings and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 81.09. Over the past decade, Oriental Explorer Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 73.73 to 101.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Oriental Explorer Holdings ranks #254 out of 1642 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 15.5%.
Is Oriental Explorer Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Oriental Explorer Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 70.97% is 12% below median its 10-year median of 81.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 73.73 to a high of 101.34. The Real Estate industry median Gross Margin % is 36.98. Oriental Explorer Holdings' value of 70.97% is 91.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Oriental Explorer Holdings ranks #254 out of 1642 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Oriental Explorer Holdings has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Oriental Explorer Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Oriental Explorer Holdings ranks #254 out of 1642 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Oriental Explorer Holdings in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.98. Oriental Explorer Holdings' value of 70.97% is 91.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Oriental Explorer Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 73.73 to 101.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 81.09 vs. the industry median of 36.98, Oriental Explorer Holdings has consistently been above 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 Real Estate company?
The median Gross Margin % among Real Estate companies is 36.98, based on 1,642 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. Oriental Explorer Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 70.97% is 91.9% above 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 Oriental Explorer Holdings and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Oriental Explorer Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 70.97%, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 81.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Oriental Explorer Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Oriental Explorer Holdings (HKSE:00430) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.37, compared to a current price of HK$0.35 — trading 6.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 70.97%, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 81.09 and 91.9% above the Real Estate industry median of 36.98. Oriental Explorer Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 46/100 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 Oriental Explorer Holdings (HKSE:00430), the current Gross Margin % is 70.97% 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 Oriental Explorer Holdings (HKSE:00430) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Oriental Explorer Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.35 is trading 6.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.37.
GuruFocus considers Oriental Explorer Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:00430:
Gross Margin %: 70.97% (12% below median its 10-year median of 81.09)
GF Value™: HK$0.37 vs. price of HK$0.35 (6.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 91.9% above the Real Estate median (#254 of 1642)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00430 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Address11 Yip Hing Street, Units 22-28, 25th Floor, Tower A, Southmark, Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong, HKG
Oriental Explorer Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company. Its principal activities include property investment and investment holding. Its investment properties mainly comprise office, industrial, and residential units in Hong Kong. The majority of its revenues are generated in Hong Kong, and it also has a presence in Mainland China.
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