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5100 Xizang Glacier CoHKSE:01115 43 Gross Margin % is 55.06% as of Dec. 2025, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 46.85. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01115 with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.32 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 206 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, 5100 Xizang Glacier Co ranks better than 67.48% on this metric.
HKSE:01115's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 67.48% of 206
companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 42.245
vs HKSE:01115: 50.08
5100 Xizang Glacier Co had a gross margin of 55.06% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for 5100 Xizang Glacier Co was -2.20% per year.
5100 Xizang Glacier Co (HKSE:01115) 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
5100 Xizang Glacier Co had a gross margin of 55.06% 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.
5100 Xizang Glacier Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
5100 Xizang Glacier Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for 5100 Xizang Glacier Co'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 Beverages - Brewers subindustry, 5100 Xizang Glacier Co'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.
5100 Xizang Glacier Co Gross Margin % vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, 5100 Xizang Glacier Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where 5100 Xizang Glacier Co'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.
5100 Xizang Glacier Co (HKSE:01115) has a Gross Margin % of 55.06% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on 5100 Xizang Glacier Co and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 46.85. Over the past decade, 5100 Xizang Glacier Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.68 to 59.87. According to the industry distribution chart, 5100 Xizang Glacier Co ranks #67 out of 206 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 32.5%.
Is 5100 Xizang Glacier Co's Gross Margin % too high?
5100 Xizang Glacier Co's current Gross Margin % of 55.06% is 18% above median its 10-year median of 46.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 24.68 to a high of 59.87. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Gross Margin % is 42.25. 5100 Xizang Glacier Co's value of 55.06% is 30.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, 5100 Xizang Glacier Co ranks #67 out of 206 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, 5100 Xizang Glacier Co has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does 5100 Xizang Glacier Co's Gross Margin % compare to STZ and TAP?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, 5100 Xizang Glacier Co ranks #67 out of 206 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts 5100 Xizang Glacier Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 42.25. 5100 Xizang Glacier Co's value of 55.06% is 30.3% above this benchmark. Historically, 5100 Xizang Glacier Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.68 to 59.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 46.85 vs. the industry median of 42.25, 5100 Xizang Glacier Co 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Gross Margin % among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 42.25, based on 206 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. 5100 Xizang Glacier Co's current Gross Margin % of 55.06% is 30.3% 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 5100 Xizang Glacier Co and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Gross Margin % is 42.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. 5100 Xizang Glacier Co's current Gross Margin % is 55.06%, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 46.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is 5100 Xizang Glacier Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, 5100 Xizang Glacier Co (HKSE:01115) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.32, compared to a current price of HK$0.44 — trading 35.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 55.06%, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 46.85 and 30.3% above the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 42.25. 5100 Xizang Glacier Co's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 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 5100 Xizang Glacier Co (HKSE:01115), the current Gross Margin % is 55.06% 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 5100 Xizang Glacier Co (HKSE:01115) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, 5100 Xizang Glacier Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.44 is trading 35.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.32.
GuruFocus considers 5100 Xizang Glacier Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01115:
Gross Margin %: 55.06% (18% above median its 10-year median of 46.85)
GF Value™: HK$0.32 vs. price of HK$0.44 (35.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 30.3% above the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#67 of 206)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01115 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
5100 Xizang Glacier Co Ltd is an investment holding company engaged in the production and sales of water products and beer products in the PRC and the provision of lending services to third parties in Hong Kong with relevant licenses. Its flagship brand is 5100 Glacial Spring Water. Its beer is Highland barley beer. Its business is reported in two segments, the Water business segment and the Beer business segment. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Water business segment. Its geographic areas are PRC and Hong Kong, it generates the majority of its revenue from the PRC.
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