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The historical rank and industry rank for Shuanghua Holdings's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:01241'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -20.05 Med: 14.01 Max: 19.67
Current: -1.36
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Shuanghua Holdings was 19.67%. The lowest was -20.05%. And the median was 14.01%.
HKSE:01241's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 98.03% of 305
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 24.14
vs HKSE:01241: -1.36
Shuanghua Holdings had a gross margin of -5.28% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Shuanghua 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
Shuanghua Holdings had a gross margin of -5.28% 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.
Shuanghua Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
Shuanghua Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shuanghua 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:01241 vs ORLY, AZO, GPC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, Shuanghua 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.
Shuanghua Holdings Gross Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Shuanghua Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shuanghua 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.
Shuanghua Holdings (HKSE:01241) has a Gross Margin % of -5.28% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Shuanghua Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Shuanghua Holdings ranks #299 out of 305 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 98%.
Is Shuanghua Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Shuanghua Holdings' current Gross Margin % is -5.28%. Based on the distribution chart, Shuanghua Holdings ranks #299 out of 305 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Shuanghua Holdings has a GF Score™ of 36/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shuanghua Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Shuanghua Holdings ranks #299 out of 305 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Shuanghua Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.14. 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Gross Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 24.14, based on 305 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. 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 Shuanghua Holdings and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shuanghua Holdings's current Gross Margin % is -5.28%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shuanghua Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shuanghua Holdings (HKSE:01241) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.09, compared to a current price of HK$0.13 — trading 44.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is -5.28%. Shuanghua Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 36/100 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 Shuanghua Holdings (HKSE:01241), the current Gross Margin % is -5.28% 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 Shuanghua Holdings (HKSE:01241) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shuanghua Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.13 is trading 44.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.09.
GuruFocus considers Shuanghua Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01241:
Gross Margin %: -5.28%
GF Value™: HK$0.09 vs. price of HK$0.13 (44.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01241 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shuanghua Holdings Ltd is engaged in the food supply and supply chain management business. The group operates through two segments: Food Supply Business and Supply Chain Management Business. The Food Supply Business focuses on the supply of domestic and overseas high-end fruits, agricultural products, and related sideline products, while the Supply Chain Management Business provides supply chain management services supported by the Group's cold storage plant and related properties. It generates the majority of its business from the Food Supply Business segment.
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