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KNT HoldingsHKSE:01025 -0.53%44 Gross Margin % is 4.26% as of Mar. 2026, which is 62% below its 10-year median of 11.09. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01025 with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.21 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,028 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, KNT Holdings ranks worse than 91.44% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for KNT Holdings's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:01025'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.39 Med: 11.09 Max: 28.93
Current: 4.9
During the past 11 years, the highestGross Margin % of KNT Holdings was 28.93%. The lowest was -8.39%. And the median was 11.09%.
HKSE:01025's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 91.44% of 1028
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 28.32
vs HKSE:01025: 4.90
KNT Holdings had a gross margin of 4.26% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for KNT Holdings was 0.00% per year.
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
KNT Holdings had a gross margin of 4.26% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
KNT Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
KNT Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for KNT 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:01025 vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, KNT 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.
KNT Holdings Gross Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, KNT Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KNT 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.
KNT Holdings (HKSE:01025) has a Gross Margin % of 4.26% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on KNT Holdings and its competitors. This is 62% below median its historical median of 11.09. According to the industry distribution chart, KNT Holdings ranks #940 out of 1028 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 91.4%.
Is KNT Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
KNT Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 4.26% is 62% below median its 10-year median of 11.09. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Gross Margin % is 28.32. KNT Holdings' value of 4.26% is 85% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KNT Holdings ranks #940 out of 1028 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, KNT Holdings has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KNT Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, KNT Holdings ranks #940 out of 1028 companies for Gross Margin %. This places KNT Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 28.32. KNT Holdings' value of 4.26% is 85% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.09 vs. the industry median of 28.32, KNT 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Gross Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 28.32, based on 1,028 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. KNT Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 4.26% is 85% 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 KNT Holdings and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Gross Margin % is 28.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KNT Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 4.26%, which is 62% below median its own 10-year median of 11.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KNT Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KNT Holdings (HKSE:01025) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.21, compared to a current price of HK$0.19 — trading 10% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 4.26%, which is 62% below median its 10-year median of 11.09 and 85% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 28.32. KNT Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 44/100 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 KNT Holdings (HKSE:01025), the current Gross Margin % is 4.26% as of Mar. 2026. 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 KNT Holdings (HKSE:01025) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KNT Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.19 is trading 10% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.21.
GuruFocus considers KNT Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01025:
Gross Margin %: 4.26% (62% below median its 10-year median of 11.09)
GF Value™: HK$0.21 vs. price of HK$0.19 (10% below fair value)
Industry Position: 85% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#940 of 1028)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01025 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
KNT Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company. It is engaged in the manufacturing and trading of garments. It generates revenue from the sale of garment products such as Bridesmaid dresses, Bridal gowns, Special occasion dresses, and others. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the United States of America and also has a presence in Europe, Australia, and Other Countries.
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