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HKSE:01004's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 66.75% of 406
companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 31.32
vs HKSE:01004: 45.57
China Smarter Energy Group Holdings had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
China Smarter Energy Group Holdings (HKSE:01004) 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
China Smarter Energy Group Holdings had a gross margin of N/A% 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.
China Smarter Energy Group Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
China Smarter Energy Group 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.
China Smarter Energy Group Holdings Gross Margin % Chart
China Smarter Energy Group Holdings Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, China Smarter Energy Group 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.
China Smarter Energy Group Holdings Gross Margin % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, China Smarter Energy Group Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Smarter Energy Group 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.
China Smarter Energy Group Holdings (HKSE:01004) has a Gross Margin % of 0.00% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on China Smarter Energy Group Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, China Smarter Energy Group Holdings ranks #135 out of 406 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 33.3%.
Is China Smarter Energy Group Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
China Smarter Energy Group Holdings' current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, China Smarter Energy Group Holdings ranks #135 out of 406 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, China Smarter Energy Group Holdings has a GF Score™ of 21/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Smarter Energy Group Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, China Smarter Energy Group Holdings ranks #135 out of 406 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts China Smarter Energy Group Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 31.32. 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Gross Margin % among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 31.32, based on 406 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. 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 China Smarter Energy Group Holdings and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Gross Margin % is 31.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Smarter Energy Group Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Smarter Energy Group Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Smarter Energy Group Holdings (HKSE:01004) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.18, compared to a current price of HK$0.11 — trading 38.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. China Smarter Energy Group Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 21/100 with 5 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 China Smarter Energy Group Holdings (HKSE:01004), the current Gross Margin % is 0.00% 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 China Smarter Energy Group Holdings (HKSE:01004) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Smarter Energy Group Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.11 is trading 38.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.18.
GuruFocus considers China Smarter Energy Group Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01004:
Gross Margin %: 0.00%
GF Value™: HK$0.18 vs. price of HK$0.11 (38.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01004 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Smarter Energy Group Holdings Business Description
China Smarter Energy Group Holdings Ltd is principally engaged in the clean energy business of sales of electricity to customers in Mainland China, solar energy business, and investment business. The Company generates revenue principally from the sale of electricity.
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