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HKSE:01237's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 94.48% of 417
companies
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry
Industry Median: 29.36
vs HKSE:01237: 7.30
China Environmental Technology and Bioenergy Holdings had a gross margin of 6.88% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
China Environmental Technology and Bioenergy Holdings (HKSE:01237) 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 Environmental Technology and Bioenergy Holdings had a gross margin of 6.88% 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 Environmental Technology and Bioenergy Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
China Environmental Technology and Bioenergy 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 Environmental Technology and Bioenergy Holdings Gross Margin % Chart
China Environmental Technology and Bioenergy Holdings Annual Data
HKSE:01237 vs SN, SGI, MHK: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, China Environmental Technology and Bioenergy 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 Environmental Technology and Bioenergy Holdings Gross Margin % vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry
* 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 Environmental Technology and Bioenergy Holdings (HKSE:01237) has a Gross Margin % of 6.88% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on China Environmental Technology and Bioenergy Holdings and its competitors. This is 24% below median its historical median of 9.05. Over the past decade, China Environmental Technology and Bioenergy Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 1.24 to 20.01. According to the industry distribution chart, China Environmental Technology and Bioenergy Holdings ranks #394 out of 417 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 94.5%.
Is China Environmental Technology and Bioenergy Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
China Environmental Technology and Bioenergy Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 6.88% is 24% below median its 10-year median of 9.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.24 to a high of 20.01. The Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median Gross Margin % is 29.36. China Environmental Technology and Bioenergy Holdings' value of 6.88% is 76.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Environmental Technology and Bioenergy Holdings ranks #394 out of 417 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, China Environmental Technology and Bioenergy Holdings has a GF Score™ of 27/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Environmental Technology and Bioenergy Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to SN and SGI?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, China Environmental Technology and Bioenergy Holdings ranks #394 out of 417 companies for Gross Margin %. This places China Environmental Technology and Bioenergy Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 29.36. China Environmental Technology and Bioenergy Holdings' value of 6.88% is 76.6% below this benchmark. Historically, China Environmental Technology and Bioenergy Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 1.24 to 20.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.05 vs. the industry median of 29.36, China Environmental Technology and Bioenergy 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median Gross Margin % among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 29.36, based on 417 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. China Environmental Technology and Bioenergy Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 6.88% is 76.6% 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 China Environmental Technology and Bioenergy Holdings and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median Gross Margin % is 29.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Environmental Technology and Bioenergy Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 6.88%, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 9.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Environmental Technology and Bioenergy Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Environmental Technology and Bioenergy Holdings (HKSE:01237) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.52, compared to a current price of HK$0.68 — trading 30.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 6.88%, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 9.05 and 76.6% below the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median of 29.36. China Environmental Technology and Bioenergy Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 27/100 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 Environmental Technology and Bioenergy Holdings (HKSE:01237), the current Gross Margin % is 6.88% 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 Environmental Technology and Bioenergy Holdings (HKSE:01237) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Environmental Technology and Bioenergy Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.68 is trading 30.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.52.
GuruFocus considers China Environmental Technology and Bioenergy Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01237:
Gross Margin %: 6.88% (24% below median its 10-year median of 9.05)
GF Value™: HK$0.52 vs. price of HK$0.68 (30.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 76.6% below the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances median (#394 of 417)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01237 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Environmental Technology and Bioenergy Holdings Ltd is engaged in manufacturing and sales of wooden products and manufacturing and sales of renewable energy products. Its renewable energy business focuses on the recycling of leftover sawdust from the production of wooden products into biomass pellet fuel. Its segments include the manufacturing and sales of outdoor wooden products, and manufacturing and sales of renewable energy products. It derives the majority of revenue from the manufacturing and sales of outdoor wooden products. Geographically, it operates in The People's Republic of China, Australasia, North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific (exclusive of the PRC) with majority of revenue deriving from Australasia.
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