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Embry HoldingsHKSE:01388 -5.00%32 Gross Margin % is 66.52% as of Dec. 2025, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 74.82. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01388 with a GF Score™ of 32/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.39 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,028 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Embry Holdings ranks better than 95.14% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Embry Holdings's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:01388'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 69.95 Med: 74.82 Max: 79.94
Current: 69.95
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Embry Holdings was 79.94%. The lowest was 69.95%. And the median was 74.82%.
HKSE:01388's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 95.14% of 1028
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 28.32
vs HKSE:01388: 69.95
Embry Holdings had a gross margin of 66.52% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Embry Holdings was -0.30% 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
Embry Holdings had a gross margin of 66.52% 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.
Embry Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
Embry Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Embry 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:01388 vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Embry 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.
Embry Holdings Gross Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Embry Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Embry 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.
Embry Holdings (HKSE:01388) has a Gross Margin % of 66.52% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Embry Holdings and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 74.82. Over the past decade, Embry Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 69.95 to 79.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Embry Holdings ranks #50 out of 1028 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 4.9%.
Is Embry Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Embry Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 66.52% is 11% below median its 10-year median of 74.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 69.95 to a high of 79.94. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Gross Margin % is 28.32. Embry Holdings' value of 66.52% is 134.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Embry Holdings ranks #50 out of 1028 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Embry Holdings has a GF Score™ of 32/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Embry Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Embry Holdings ranks #50 out of 1028 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Embry Holdings in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 28.32. Embry Holdings' value of 66.52% is 134.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Embry Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 69.95 to 79.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 74.82 vs. the industry median of 28.32, Embry Holdings 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Gross Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 28.32, based on 1,028 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. Embry Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 66.52% is 134.9% 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 Embry Holdings and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Gross Margin % is 28.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Embry Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 66.52%, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 74.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Embry Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Embry Holdings (HKSE:01388) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.39, compared to a current price of HK$0.25 — trading 36.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 66.52%, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 74.82 and 134.9% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 28.32. Embry Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 32/100 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 Embry Holdings (HKSE:01388), the current Gross Margin % is 66.52% 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 Embry Holdings (HKSE:01388) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Embry Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.25 is trading 36.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.39.
GuruFocus considers Embry Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01388:
Gross Margin %: 66.52% (11% below median its 10-year median of 74.82)
GF Value™: HK$0.39 vs. price of HK$0.25 (36.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 134.9% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#50 of 1028)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01388 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Embry Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company engaged in the apparel division. Its primary operating segment is the manufacture and sale of ladies' brassieres, panties, swimwear, sleepwear, and others. The products are offered under the Embry Form, Fandecie, Comfit, Liza Cheng, and E-Bra, brands. Geographically, it operates through the region of Mainland China, Hong Kong, and other international markets of which the Mainland China region accounts for the majority of revenue.
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