Tesson Holdings (HKSE:01201) Gross Margin %: 3.65% (As of Dec. 2025) — 49% Below Median

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HKSE:01201 Tesson Holdings Ltd HKSE:01201
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Price HK$2.08
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What is Tesson Holdings Gross Margin %?

Tesson Holdings HKSE:01201 -5.88% 30 Gross Margin % is 3.65% as of Dec. 2025, which is 49% below its 10-year median of 7.18. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01201 with a GF Score™ of 30/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.18 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,998 Industrial Products companies, Tesson Holdings ranks worse than 96.36% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Tesson Holdings's Gross Profit for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$0.54 Mil. Tesson Holdings's Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$14.80 Mil. Therefore, Tesson Holdings's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 3.65%.

Warning Sign:

Tesson Holdings Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -48.6%.


The historical rank and industry rank for Tesson Holdings's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

HKSE:01201' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -26.6   Med: 7.18   Max: 39.48
Current: 2.42


During the past 13 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Tesson Holdings was 39.48%. The lowest was -26.60%. And the median was 7.18%.

HKSE:01201's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than
96.36% of 2998 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.78 vs HKSE:01201: 2.42

Tesson Holdings had a gross margin of 3.65% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Tesson Holdings was -48.60% per year.


Tesson Holdings  (HKSE:01201) 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

Tesson Holdings had a gross margin of 3.65% 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.


Tesson Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms


Tesson Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tesson 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.

Tesson Holdings Gross Margin % Chart

Tesson Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Gross Margin %
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Tesson Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Gross Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.95 1.62 -0.74 1.27 3.65

HKSE:01201 vs VRT, BE: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Tesson 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.


Tesson Holdings Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Tesson Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Tesson Holdings's Gross Margin % falls into.


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Tesson Holdings Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue.

Tesson Holdings's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Dec. 2025 )=Gross Profit (A: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=0.7 / 30.649
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(30.649 - 29.907) / 30.649
=2.42 %

Tesson Holdings's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Dec. 2025 )=Gross Profit (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=0.5 / 14.797
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(14.797 - 14.257) / 14.797
=3.65 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Gross Margin % →
What does a Gross Margin % of 3.65% mean?
Tesson Holdings (HKSE:01201) has a Gross Margin % of 3.65% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Tesson Holdings and its competitors. This is 49% below median its historical median of 7.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Tesson Holdings ranks #2889 out of 2998 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 96.4%.
Is Tesson Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Tesson Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 3.65% is 49% below median its 10-year median of 7.18. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.78. Tesson Holdings' value of 3.65% is 86.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tesson Holdings ranks #2889 out of 2998 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Tesson Holdings has a GF Score™ of 30/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tesson Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Tesson Holdings ranks #2889 out of 2998 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Tesson Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.78. Tesson Holdings' value of 3.65% is 86.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.18 vs. the industry median of 26.78, Tesson 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.78, based on 2,998 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. Tesson Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 3.65% is 86.4% 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 Tesson Holdings and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tesson Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 3.65%, which is 49% below median its own 10-year median of 7.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tesson Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tesson Holdings (HKSE:01201) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.18, compared to a current price of HK$2.08 — trading 1055.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 3.65%, which is 49% below median its 10-year median of 7.18 and 86.4% below the Industrial Products industry median of 26.78. Tesson Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 30/100 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 Tesson Holdings (HKSE:01201), the current Gross Margin % is 3.65% 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 Tesson Holdings (HKSE:01201) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tesson Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$2.08 is trading 1055.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.18. GuruFocus considers Tesson Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:01201:

  • Gross Margin %: 3.65% (49% below median its 10-year median of 7.18)
  • GF Value™: HK$0.18 vs. price of HK$2.08 (1055.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 30/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 86.4% below the Industrial Products median (#2889 of 2998)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01201 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Tesson Holdings Business Description

Address 68 Mody Road, Room 401A, Empire Centre, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong, HKG
Tesson Holdings Ltd is principally engaged in the manufacturing and sale of lithium ion motive battery, lithium ion battery module, battery charging devices, battery materials machines and production lines, new energy solutions, and the sale of relevant equipment, investment holding, and import and export trading. The Group's revenue is derived from the Lithium Ion Motive Battery Business, Charging Station Business and the internet sales business. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Lithium Ion Motive Battery Business. Geographically, revenue generated by the group was derived from the PRC and Hong Kong.
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