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Carpenter Tan HoldingsHKSE:00837 78 Gross Margin % is 61.96% as of Dec. 2025, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 60.38. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00837 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$7.04 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,910 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Carpenter Tan Holdings ranks better than 91.2% on this metric.
HKSE:00837's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 91.2% of 1910
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.37
vs HKSE:00837: 61.86
Carpenter Tan Holdings had a gross margin of 61.96% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Carpenter Tan Holdings was 1.30% per year.
Carpenter Tan Holdings (HKSE:00837) 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
Carpenter Tan Holdings had a gross margin of 61.96% 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.
Carpenter Tan Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
Carpenter Tan Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Carpenter Tan 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:00837 vs PG, CL, KVUE: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Carpenter Tan 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.
Carpenter Tan Holdings Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Carpenter Tan Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Carpenter Tan 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.
Carpenter Tan Holdings (HKSE:00837) has a Gross Margin % of 61.96% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Carpenter Tan Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 60.38. Over the past decade, Carpenter Tan Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 56.85 to 65.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Carpenter Tan Holdings ranks #168 out of 1910 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 8.8%.
Is Carpenter Tan Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Carpenter Tan Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 61.96% is near median its 10-year median of 60.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 56.85 to a high of 65.59. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Carpenter Tan Holdings' value of 61.96% is 135% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Carpenter Tan Holdings ranks #168 out of 1910 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Carpenter Tan Holdings has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Carpenter Tan Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Carpenter Tan Holdings ranks #168 out of 1910 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Carpenter Tan Holdings in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Carpenter Tan Holdings' value of 61.96% is 135% above this benchmark. Historically, Carpenter Tan Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 56.85 to 65.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 60.38 vs. the industry median of 26.37, Carpenter Tan 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Gross Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 26.37, based on 1,910 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. Carpenter Tan Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 61.96% is 135% 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 Carpenter Tan Holdings and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Carpenter Tan Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 61.96%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 60.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Carpenter Tan Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carpenter Tan Holdings (HKSE:00837) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$7.04, compared to a current price of HK$6.06 — trading 13.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 61.96%, which is near median its 10-year median of 60.38 and 135% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. Carpenter Tan Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Carpenter Tan Holdings (HKSE:00837), the current Gross Margin % is 61.96% 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 Carpenter Tan Holdings (HKSE:00837) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carpenter Tan Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$6.06 is trading 13.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$7.04.
GuruFocus considers Carpenter Tan Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:00837:
Gross Margin %: 61.96% (near median its 10-year median of 60.38)
GF Value™: HK$7.04 vs. price of HK$6.06 (13.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 135% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#168 of 1910)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00837 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Carpenter Tan Holdings Ltd is engaged in the design, manufacture, and distribution of small wooden handicrafts and accessories. The company is principally engaged in design, manufacture and distribution of small size wooden accessories, operation of a franchise and distribution network mainly in the PRC, and operation of retailing shops for direct sale of its products in Hong Kong and the PRC. The company's products are mainly classified into four categories namely, wooden or horn combs, pocket-size wooden mirrors, other wooden accessories & adornments, and box sets. The company derives revenue mainly from activities in the PRC.
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