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Lee Kee HoldingsHKSE:00637 -3.51%43 Gross Margin % is 5.61% as of Mar. 2026, which is 23% above its 10-year median of 4.55. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00637 with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.16 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 731 Metals & Mining companies, Lee Kee Holdings ranks worse than 84.68% on this metric.
Lee Kee Holdings Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -4.4%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lee Kee Holdings's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:00637'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.1 Med: 4.55 Max: 7.83
Current: 5.12
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Lee Kee Holdings was 7.83%. The lowest was 0.10%. And the median was 4.55%.
HKSE:00637's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 84.68% of 731
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 26.2
vs HKSE:00637: 5.12
Lee Kee Holdings had a gross margin of 5.61% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Lee Kee Holdings was -4.40% per year.
Lee Kee Holdings (HKSE:00637) 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
Lee Kee Holdings had a gross margin of 5.61% 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.
Lee Kee Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
Lee Kee Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lee Kee 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.
Lee Kee Holdings Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Lee Kee 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.
Lee Kee Holdings Gross Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Lee Kee Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lee Kee 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.
Lee Kee Holdings (HKSE:00637) has a Gross Margin % of 5.61% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Lee Kee Holdings and its competitors. This is 23% above median its historical median of 4.55. Over the past decade, Lee Kee Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 0.10 to 7.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Lee Kee Holdings ranks #619 out of 731 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 84.7%.
Is Lee Kee Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Lee Kee Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 5.61% is 23% above median its 10-year median of 4.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.10 to a high of 7.83. The Metals & Mining industry median Gross Margin % is 26.20. Lee Kee Holdings' value of 5.61% is 78.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lee Kee Holdings ranks #619 out of 731 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lee Kee Holdings has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lee Kee Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Lee Kee Holdings ranks #619 out of 731 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Lee Kee Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.20. Lee Kee Holdings' value of 5.61% is 78.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Lee Kee Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 0.10 to 7.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.55 vs. the industry median of 26.20, Lee Kee 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Gross Margin % among Metals & Mining companies is 26.20, based on 731 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. Lee Kee Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 5.61% is 78.6% 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 Lee Kee Holdings and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lee Kee Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 5.61%, which is 23% above median its own 10-year median of 4.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lee Kee Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lee Kee Holdings (HKSE:00637) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.16, compared to a current price of HK$0.17 — trading 3.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 5.61%, which is 23% above median its 10-year median of 4.55 and 78.6% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 26.20. Lee Kee Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 43/100 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 Lee Kee Holdings (HKSE:00637), the current Gross Margin % is 5.61% 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 Lee Kee Holdings (HKSE:00637) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lee Kee Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.17 is trading 3.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.16.
GuruFocus considers Lee Kee Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:00637:
Gross Margin %: 5.61% (23% above median its 10-year median of 4.55)
GF Value™: HK$0.16 vs. price of HK$0.17 (3.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 78.6% below the Metals & Mining median (#619 of 731)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00637 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lee Kee Holdings Ltd is involved in the production and distribution of metals, along with quality assurance and testing, and technical consultancy. The company is engaged in the trading of zinc, zinc alloy, nickel, nickel-related products, aluminum, aluminum alloy, stainless steel, and other electroplating chemical products. Geographically, the company derives a majority of its revenue from Mainland China and also has a presence in Hong Kong.
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