Qingdao Holdings InternationalHKSE:00499 36 Gross Margin % is 50.86% as of Dec. 2025, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 65.85. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00499 with a GF Score™ of 36/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.08 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,457 Hardware companies, Qingdao Holdings International ranks better than 91.58% on this metric.
Qingdao Holdings International (HKSE:00499) 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
Qingdao Holdings International had a gross margin of 50.86% 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.
Qingdao Holdings International Gross Margin % Related Terms
Qingdao Holdings International 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.
Qingdao Holdings International Gross Margin % Chart
For the Consumer Electronics subindustry, Qingdao Holdings International'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.
Qingdao Holdings International Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Qingdao Holdings International's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Qingdao Holdings International'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.
Qingdao Holdings International (HKSE:00499) has a Gross Margin % of 50.86% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Qingdao Holdings International and its competitors. This is 23% below median its historical median of 65.85. Over the past decade, Qingdao Holdings International's Gross Margin % has ranged from 44.61 to 97.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Qingdao Holdings International ranks #207 out of 2457 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 8.4%.
Is Qingdao Holdings International's Gross Margin % too high?
Qingdao Holdings International's current Gross Margin % of 50.86% is 23% below median its 10-year median of 65.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 44.61 to a high of 97.15. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.54. Qingdao Holdings International's value of 50.86% is 107.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Qingdao Holdings International ranks #207 out of 2457 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Qingdao Holdings International has a GF Score™ of 36/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Qingdao Holdings International's Gross Margin % compare to AAPL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Qingdao Holdings International ranks #207 out of 2457 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Qingdao Holdings International in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.54. Qingdao Holdings International's value of 50.86% is 107.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Qingdao Holdings International's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 44.61 to 97.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 65.85 vs. the industry median of 24.54, Qingdao Holdings International 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 Hardware company?
The median Gross Margin % among Hardware companies is 24.54, based on 2,457 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. Qingdao Holdings International's current Gross Margin % of 50.86% is 107.3% 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 Qingdao Holdings International and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Qingdao Holdings International's current Gross Margin % is 50.86%, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 65.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Qingdao Holdings International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Qingdao Holdings International (HKSE:00499) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.08, compared to a current price of HK$0.20 — trading 148.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 50.86%, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 65.85 and 107.3% above the Hardware industry median of 24.54. Qingdao Holdings International's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 with 7 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 Qingdao Holdings International (HKSE:00499), the current Gross Margin % is 50.86% 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 Qingdao Holdings International (HKSE:00499) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Qingdao Holdings International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.20 is trading 148.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.08.
GuruFocus considers Qingdao Holdings International to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:00499:
Gross Margin %: 50.86% (23% below median its 10-year median of 65.85)
GF Value™: HK$0.08 vs. price of HK$0.20 (148.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 107.3% above the Hardware median (#207 of 2457)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00499 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Qingdao Holdings International Business Description
Qingdao Holdings International Ltd is an investment holding company. The company's operating segments includes the i) Leasing of properties segment mainly leases residential, industrial and commercial premises to generate rental income; ii) Production and sale of education equipment segment is engaged in the research and development, production and sale of digital Chinese calligraphy education equipment together with relevant learning and tutorial sessions; iii) Financial service segment provides loan financing services to individuals or corporate customers; iv) Consulting service segment provides construction project supervision, project cost consulting services and bidding consulting; and v) Real estate development segment provides real estate development services.
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