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Lumina GroupHKSE:01162 -1.58%53 Gross Margin % is 35.11% as of Mar. 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 30.16. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01162 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.27 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,004 Business Services companies, Lumina Group ranks worse than 56.37% on this metric.
Lumina Group Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.9%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lumina Group's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:01162'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.63 Med: 30.16 Max: 33.86
Current: 30.96
During the past 12 years, the highestGross Margin % of Lumina Group was 33.86%. The lowest was 8.63%. And the median was 30.16%.
HKSE:01162's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 56.37% of 1004
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 34.46
vs HKSE:01162: 30.96
Lumina Group had a gross margin of 35.11% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Lumina Group was -1.90% per year.
Lumina Group (HKSE:01162) 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
Lumina Group had a gross margin of 35.11% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
Lumina Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
Lumina Group Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lumina Group'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:01162 vs ALLE, MSA, ADT: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, Lumina Group'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.
Lumina Group Gross Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Lumina Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lumina Group'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.
Lumina Group (HKSE:01162) has a Gross Margin % of 35.11% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Lumina Group and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 30.16. Over the past decade, Lumina Group's Gross Margin % has ranged from 8.63 to 33.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Lumina Group ranks #566 out of 1004 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 56.4%.
Is Lumina Group's Gross Margin % too high?
Lumina Group's current Gross Margin % of 35.11% is 16% above median its 10-year median of 30.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.63 to a high of 33.86. The Business Services industry median Gross Margin % is 34.46. Lumina Group's value of 35.11% is 1.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lumina Group ranks #566 out of 1004 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Lumina Group has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lumina Group's Gross Margin % compare to ALLE and MSA?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Lumina Group ranks #566 out of 1004 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Lumina Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 34.46. Lumina Group's value of 35.11% is 1.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Lumina Group's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 8.63 to 33.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 30.16 vs. the industry median of 34.46, Lumina Group 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 Business Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Business Services companies is 34.46, based on 1,004 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. Lumina Group's current Gross Margin % of 35.11% is 1.9% 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 Lumina Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 34.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lumina Group's current Gross Margin % is 35.11%, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 30.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lumina Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lumina Group (HKSE:01162) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.27, compared to a current price of HK$0.19 — trading 30.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 35.11%, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 30.16 and 1.9% above the Business Services industry median of 34.46. Lumina Group's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 2 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 Lumina Group (HKSE:01162), the current Gross Margin % is 35.11% 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 Lumina Group (HKSE:01162) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lumina Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.19 is trading 30.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.27.
GuruFocus considers Lumina Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01162:
Gross Margin %: 35.11% (16% above median its 10-year median of 30.16)
GF Value™: HK$0.27 vs. price of HK$0.19 (30.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1.9% above the Business Services median (#566 of 1004)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01162 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lumina Group Ltd is principally engaged in the provision of fire safety services. The operating segments of the group are Fire safety system installation services; and Repair and Maintenance Services and Production of short videos and animation. All the business operations of the group are located in Hong Kong. The company's Fire safety system installation services cover the design, supply, and installation of fire safety systems including evacuation and electrical fire alarm systems, water and gas suppression systems and portable fire equipment for newly built and existing buildings. Its Repair and maintenance segment provides repair and maintenance services on fire safety systems to satisfy the fire services department's requirements.
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