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Datronix HoldingsHKSE:00889 +2.33%36 Gross Margin % is 32.29% as of Dec. 2025, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 34.46. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00889 with a GF Score™ of 36/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.25 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,454 Hardware companies, Datronix Holdings ranks better than 60.19% on this metric.
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
Datronix Holdings had a gross margin of 32.29% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Datronix Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
Datronix Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Datronix 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.
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Datronix 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.
Datronix Holdings Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Datronix Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Datronix 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.
Datronix Holdings (HKSE:00889) has a Gross Margin % of 32.29% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Datronix Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 34.46. Over the past decade, Datronix Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 29.15 to 39.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Datronix Holdings ranks #977 out of 2454 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 39.8%.
Is Datronix Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Datronix Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 32.29% is near median its 10-year median of 34.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 29.15 to a high of 39.45. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.50. Datronix Holdings' value of 32.29% is 31.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Datronix Holdings ranks #977 out of 2454 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Datronix Holdings has a GF Score™ of 36/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Datronix Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Datronix Holdings ranks #977 out of 2454 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Datronix Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.50. Datronix Holdings' value of 32.29% is 31.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Datronix Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 29.15 to 39.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 34.46 vs. the industry median of 24.50, Datronix 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 Hardware company?
The median Gross Margin % among Hardware companies is 24.50, based on 2,454 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. Datronix Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 32.29% is 31.8% 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 Datronix Holdings and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Datronix Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 32.29%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 34.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Datronix Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Datronix Holdings (HKSE:00889) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.25, compared to a current price of HK$0.44 — trading 76% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 32.29%, which is near median its 10-year median of 34.46 and 31.8% above the Hardware industry median of 24.50. Datronix Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 36/100 with 3 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 Datronix Holdings (HKSE:00889), the current Gross Margin % is 32.29% 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 Datronix Holdings (HKSE:00889) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Datronix Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.44 is trading 76% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.25.
GuruFocus considers Datronix Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:00889:
Gross Margin %: 32.29% (near median its 10-year median of 34.46)
GF Value™: HK$0.25 vs. price of HK$0.44 (76% above fair value)
Industry Position: 31.8% above the Hardware median (#977 of 2454)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00889 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Datronix Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, the company is engaged in the design, manufacture, and sale of magnetic components used in consumer electronics, data processing appliances, and healthcare devices. Its products are marketed under the Datatronics brand name. The Group's products are used in consumer electronics, data processing appliances, and other electronics systems for coupling, isolation, filtering, interfacing, and timing control applications. Its product line consists of Transformers, LAN Filter Modules, Digital Delay Modules, Inductors/Chokes, ASDL Transformer, Planar Magnetics, and others. Geographically, the Group generates maximum revenue from the United States, and the rest from the PRC, the European Union, and other countries.
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