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China Everbright GreentechHKSE:01257 +0.65%56 Gross Margin % is 21.87% as of Jun. 2026, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 28.67. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01257 with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.77 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 415 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, China Everbright Greentech ranks worse than 66.51% on this metric.
HKSE:01257's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 66.51% of 415
companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 31.16
vs HKSE:01257: 21.77
China Everbright Greentech had a gross margin of 21.87% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
China Everbright Greentech (HKSE:01257) 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 Everbright Greentech had a gross margin of 21.87% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 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.
China Everbright Greentech Gross Margin % Related Terms
China Everbright Greentech 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 Everbright Greentech Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, China Everbright Greentech'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 Everbright Greentech Gross Margin % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, China Everbright Greentech's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Everbright Greentech'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.
China Everbright Greentech (HKSE:01257) has a Gross Margin % of 21.87% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on China Everbright Greentech and its competitors. This is 24% below median its historical median of 28.67. Over the past decade, China Everbright Greentech's Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.92 to 33.05. According to the industry distribution chart, China Everbright Greentech ranks #276 out of 415 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 66.5%.
Is China Everbright Greentech's Gross Margin % too high?
China Everbright Greentech's current Gross Margin % of 21.87% is 24% below median its 10-year median of 28.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.92 to a high of 33.05. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Gross Margin % is 31.16. China Everbright Greentech's value of 21.87% is 29.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Everbright Greentech ranks #276 out of 415 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, China Everbright Greentech has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Everbright Greentech's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, China Everbright Greentech ranks #276 out of 415 companies for Gross Margin %. This places China Everbright Greentech in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 31.16. China Everbright Greentech's value of 21.87% is 29.8% below this benchmark. Historically, China Everbright Greentech's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.92 to 33.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.67 vs. the industry median of 31.16, China Everbright Greentech 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 Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Gross Margin % among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 31.16, based on 415 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 Everbright Greentech's current Gross Margin % of 21.87% is 29.8% 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 Everbright Greentech and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Gross Margin % is 31.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Everbright Greentech's current Gross Margin % is 21.87%, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 28.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Everbright Greentech stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Everbright Greentech (HKSE:01257) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.77, compared to a current price of HK$0.78 — trading 1.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 21.87%, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 28.67 and 29.8% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 31.16. China Everbright Greentech's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 6 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 Everbright Greentech (HKSE:01257), the current Gross Margin % is 21.87% as of Jun. 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 China Everbright Greentech (HKSE:01257) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Everbright Greentech stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.78 is trading 1.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.77.
GuruFocus considers China Everbright Greentech to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01257:
Gross Margin %: 21.87% (24% below median its 10-year median of 28.67)
GF Value™: HK$0.77 vs. price of HK$0.78 (1.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 29.8% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#276 of 415)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01257 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Everbright Greentech Ltd is an investment holding company. It operates in the following segments: Integrated biomass utilization project construction and operation; Hazardous and solid waste treatment project construction and operation; Environmental remediation project operation; Solar energy, and wind power project operation. The company derives the majority of its revenue from the integrated biomass utilization segment, which engages in the construction and operation of biomass direct combustion power generation projects, biomass heat supply projects, biomass electricity, and heat cogeneration projects, waste-to-energy projects, and integrated biomass and waste-to-energy projects. Its geographical segments are Mainland China, which generates key revenue, Hong Kong, and Germany.
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