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Mao Geping Cosmetics CoHKSE:01318 -2.67%23 Gross Margin % is 84.26% as of Dec. 2025, which is 0% above its 10-year median of 84.22. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01318 with a GF Score™ of 23/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,908 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Mao Geping Cosmetics Co ranks better than 98.22% on this metric.
HKSE:01318's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 98.22% of 1908
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.345
vs HKSE:01318: 84.22
Mao Geping Cosmetics Co had a gross margin of 84.26% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Mao Geping Cosmetics Co was 0.00% per year.
Mao Geping Cosmetics Co (HKSE:01318) 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
Mao Geping Cosmetics Co had a gross margin of 84.26% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable 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.
Mao Geping Cosmetics Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Mao Geping Cosmetics Co 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.
HKSE:01318 vs PG, CL, KVUE: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Mao Geping Cosmetics Co'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.
Mao Geping Cosmetics Co Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Mao Geping Cosmetics Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mao Geping Cosmetics Co'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.
Mao Geping Cosmetics Co (HKSE:01318) has a Gross Margin % of 84.26% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Mao Geping Cosmetics Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 84.22. Over the past decade, Mao Geping Cosmetics Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 83.43 to 84.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Mao Geping Cosmetics Co ranks #34 out of 1908 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 1.8%.
Is Mao Geping Cosmetics Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Mao Geping Cosmetics Co's current Gross Margin % of 84.26% is near median its 10-year median of 84.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 83.43 to a high of 84.83. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.35. Mao Geping Cosmetics Co's value of 84.26% is 219.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mao Geping Cosmetics Co ranks #34 out of 1908 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Mao Geping Cosmetics Co has a GF Score™ of 23/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mao Geping Cosmetics Co's Gross Margin % compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Mao Geping Cosmetics Co ranks #34 out of 1908 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Mao Geping Cosmetics Co in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.35. Mao Geping Cosmetics Co's value of 84.26% is 219.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Mao Geping Cosmetics Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 83.43 to 84.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 84.22 vs. the industry median of 26.35, Mao Geping Cosmetics Co 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Gross Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 26.35, based on 1,908 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. Mao Geping Cosmetics Co's current Gross Margin % of 84.26% is 219.8% 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 Mao Geping Cosmetics Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mao Geping Cosmetics Co's current Gross Margin % is 84.26%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 84.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mao Geping Cosmetics Co stock overvalued right now?
Mao Geping Cosmetics Co (HKSE:01318) has a current Gross Margin % of 84.26%. The current Gross Margin % is 84.26%, which is near median its 10-year median of 84.22 and 219.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.35. Mao Geping Cosmetics Co's overall GF Score™ is 23/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Mao Geping Cosmetics Co (HKSE:01318), the current Gross Margin % is 84.26% 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.
Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Hangzhou, Mao Geping Beauty is one of China's leading premium beauty companies with a portfolio of color cosmetics, skincare, and fragrance products. It operates under the Mao Geping and Love Keeps brands. As of 2025, MGP ranked second in China's color cosmetics market with a 4.7% share, and 19th in premium skincare with a 1.5% share. Founder Mao Geping, his wife Wang Liqun, and sisters Mao Niping and Mao Huiping retain over 60% control. MGP sells primarily in China through a network of 445 brand counters across 131 cities.
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