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E. Bon HoldingsHKSE:00599 34 Gross Margin % is 38.99% as of Mar. 2026, which is 0% below its 10-year median of 39.02. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00599 with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.12 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,119 Retail - Cyclical companies, E. Bon Holdings ranks better than 52.46% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for E. Bon Holdings's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:00599'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 34.95 Med: 39.02 Max: 41.79
Current: 37.66
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of E. Bon Holdings was 41.79%. The lowest was 34.95%. And the median was 39.02%.
HKSE:00599's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 52.46% of 1119
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 36.32
vs HKSE:00599: 37.66
E. Bon Holdings had a gross margin of 38.99% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for E. Bon Holdings was -0.50% per year.
E. Bon Holdings (HKSE:00599) 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
E. Bon Holdings had a gross margin of 38.99% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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.
E. Bon Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
E. Bon Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for E. Bon 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:00599 vs HD, LOW, FND: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Home Improvement Retail subindustry, E. Bon 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.
E. Bon Holdings Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, E. Bon Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where E. Bon 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.
E. Bon Holdings (HKSE:00599) has a Gross Margin % of 38.99% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on E. Bon Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 39.02. Over the past decade, E. Bon Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 34.95 to 41.79. According to the industry distribution chart, E. Bon Holdings ranks #532 out of 1119 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 47.5%.
Is E. Bon Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
E. Bon Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 38.99% is near median its 10-year median of 39.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 34.95 to a high of 41.79. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.32. E. Bon Holdings' value of 38.99% is 7.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, E. Bon Holdings ranks #532 out of 1119 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, E. Bon Holdings has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does E. Bon Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to HD and LOW?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, E. Bon Holdings ranks #532 out of 1119 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts E. Bon Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.32. E. Bon Holdings' value of 38.99% is 7.4% above this benchmark. Historically, E. Bon Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 34.95 to 41.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 39.02 vs. the industry median of 36.32, E. Bon 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Gross Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 36.32, based on 1,119 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. E. Bon Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 38.99% is 7.4% 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 E. Bon Holdings and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. E. Bon Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 38.99%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 39.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is E. Bon Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, E. Bon Holdings (HKSE:00599) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.12, compared to a current price of HK$0.13 — trading 5.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 38.99%, which is near median its 10-year median of 39.02 and 7.4% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.32. E. Bon Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 2 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 E. Bon Holdings (HKSE:00599), the current Gross Margin % is 38.99% 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 E. Bon Holdings (HKSE:00599) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, E. Bon Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.13 is trading 5.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.12.
GuruFocus considers E. Bon Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:00599:
Gross Margin %: 38.99% (near median its 10-year median of 39.02)
GF Value™: HK$0.12 vs. price of HK$0.13 (5.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 7.4% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#532 of 1119)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00599 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
E. Bon Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company. The company through its subsidiaries is engaged in importing, wholesale, retailing, and installing architectural builders' hardware, bathroom, kitchen collections, and furniture and providing interior design services, and project and contract management in Hong Kong and the People's Republic of China. Its reportable operating segments are Architectural builders' hardware, bathroom collections and others, and Kitchen collection and furniture. It generates the majority of its revenue from Hong Kong.
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