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K & P International HoldingsHKSE:00675 29 Gross Margin % is 18.68% as of Dec. 2025, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 19.64. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00675 with a GF Score™ of 29/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.32 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,453 Hardware companies, K & P International Holdings ranks worse than 63.47% on this metric.
K & P International Holdings (HKSE:00675) 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
K & P International Holdings had a gross margin of 18.68% 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.
K & P International Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
K & P International 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:00675 vs APH, GLW, TEL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, K & P International 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.
K & P International Holdings Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, K & P International Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where K & P International 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.
K & P International Holdings (HKSE:00675) has a Gross Margin % of 18.68% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on K & P International Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 19.64. Over the past decade, K & P International Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 12.20 to 30.97. According to the industry distribution chart, K & P International Holdings ranks #1557 out of 2453 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 63.5%.
Is K & P International Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
K & P International Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 18.68% is near median its 10-year median of 19.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.20 to a high of 30.97. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.49. K & P International Holdings' value of 18.68% is 23.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, K & P International Holdings ranks #1557 out of 2453 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, K & P International Holdings has a GF Score™ of 29/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does K & P International Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, K & P International Holdings ranks #1557 out of 2453 companies for Gross Margin %. This places K & P International Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.49. K & P International Holdings' value of 18.68% is 23.7% below this benchmark. Historically, K & P International Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 12.20 to 30.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.64 vs. the industry median of 24.49, K & P International 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 Hardware company?
The median Gross Margin % among Hardware companies is 24.49, based on 2,453 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. K & P International Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 18.68% is 23.7% 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 K & P International Holdings and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. K & P International Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 18.68%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 19.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is K & P International Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, K & P International Holdings (HKSE:00675) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.32, compared to a current price of HK$0.36 — trading 12.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 18.68%, which is near median its 10-year median of 19.64 and 23.7% below the Hardware industry median of 24.49. K & P International Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 29/100 with 6 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 K & P International Holdings (HKSE:00675), the current Gross Margin % is 18.68% 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 K & P International Holdings (HKSE:00675) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, K & P International Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.36 is trading 12.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.32.
GuruFocus considers K & P International Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:00675:
Gross Margin %: 18.68% (near median its 10-year median of 19.64)
GF Value™: HK$0.32 vs. price of HK$0.36 (12.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 23.7% below the Hardware median (#1557 of 2453)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00675 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
K & P International Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company. The company were manufacture and sale of precision parts and components (comprising keypads, synthetic rubber and plastic components and parts). It operates in two segments: precision parts and components comprises the manufacture and sale of precision parts and components comprising keypads, synthetic rubber and plastic components and parts; and corporate & others comprises the Group's long term investments, together with corporate income and expense items. The majority of its revenue comes from the precision parts segment. Its geographical segments are Hong Kong, Mainland China, Other countries.
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