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Chaowei Power HoldingsHKSE:00951 -3.40%82 Gross Margin % is 6.89% as of Dec. 2025, which is 41% below its 10-year median of 11.72. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00951 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$2.06 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,310 Vehicles & Parts companies, Chaowei Power Holdings ranks worse than 93.36% on this metric.
Chaowei Power Holdings (HKSE:00951) 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
Chaowei Power Holdings had a gross margin of 6.89% 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.
Chaowei Power Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
Chaowei Power Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chaowei Power 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:00951 vs ORLY, AZO: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Chaowei Power 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.
Chaowei Power Holdings Gross Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Chaowei Power Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chaowei Power 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.
Chaowei Power Holdings (HKSE:00951) has a Gross Margin % of 6.89% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Chaowei Power Holdings and its competitors. This is 41% below median its historical median of 11.72. Over the past decade, Chaowei Power Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 6.72 to 13.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Chaowei Power Holdings ranks #1223 out of 1310 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 93.4%.
Is Chaowei Power Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Chaowei Power Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 6.89% is 41% below median its 10-year median of 11.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.72 to a high of 13.01. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Gross Margin % is 19.91. Chaowei Power Holdings' value of 6.89% is 65.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chaowei Power Holdings ranks #1223 out of 1310 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Chaowei Power Holdings has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chaowei Power Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Chaowei Power Holdings ranks #1223 out of 1310 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Chaowei Power Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.91. Chaowei Power Holdings' value of 6.89% is 65.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Chaowei Power Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 6.72 to 13.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.72 vs. the industry median of 19.91, Chaowei Power 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Gross Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 19.91, based on 1,310 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. Chaowei Power Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 6.89% is 65.4% 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 Chaowei Power Holdings and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Gross Margin % is 19.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chaowei Power Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 6.89%, which is 41% below median its own 10-year median of 11.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chaowei Power Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chaowei Power Holdings (HKSE:00951) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$2.06, compared to a current price of HK$1.28 — trading 37.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 6.89%, which is 41% below median its 10-year median of 11.72 and 65.4% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 19.91. Chaowei Power Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Chaowei Power Holdings (HKSE:00951), the current Gross Margin % is 6.89% 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 Chaowei Power Holdings (HKSE:00951) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chaowei Power Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$1.28 is trading 37.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$2.06.
GuruFocus considers Chaowei Power Holdings to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:00951:
Gross Margin %: 6.89% (41% below median its 10-year median of 11.72)
GF Value™: HK$2.06 vs. price of HK$1.28 (37.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 65.4% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#1223 of 1310)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00951 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chaowei Power Holdings Ltd, along with its subsidiaries, is principally engaged in the manufacturing and sales of lead-acid motive batteries, lithium-ion batteries, and other related products, which are widely used in electric bikes, electric tricycles, and special-purpose electric vehicles. All its products are manufactured and sold under the Chilwee brand and trademark. Geographically, the Group generates the majority of its revenue from the People's Republic of China (PRC).
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