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Baguio Green GroupHKSE:01397 +1.09%51 Gross Margin % is 9.11% as of Dec. 2025, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 8.24. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01397 with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.79 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 232 Waste Management companies, Baguio Green Group ranks worse than 84.48% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Baguio Green Group's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:01397'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.04 Med: 8.24 Max: 9.51
Current: 9.51
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Baguio Green Group was 9.51%. The lowest was 5.04%. And the median was 8.24%.
HKSE:01397's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 84.48% of 232
companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 27.725
vs HKSE:01397: 9.51
Baguio Green Group had a gross margin of 9.11% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Baguio Green Group was 6.50% per year.
Baguio Green Group (HKSE:01397) 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
Baguio Green Group had a gross margin of 9.11% 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.
Baguio Green Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
Baguio Green Group Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Baguio Green Group'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:01397 vs WM, RSG, WCN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Waste Management subindustry, Baguio Green Group'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.
Baguio Green Group Gross Margin % vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Baguio Green Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Baguio Green Group'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.
Baguio Green Group (HKSE:01397) has a Gross Margin % of 9.11% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Baguio Green Group and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 8.24. Over the past decade, Baguio Green Group's Gross Margin % has ranged from 5.04 to 9.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Baguio Green Group ranks #196 out of 232 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 84.5%.
Is Baguio Green Group's Gross Margin % too high?
Baguio Green Group's current Gross Margin % of 9.11% is 11% above median its 10-year median of 8.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.04 to a high of 9.51. The Waste Management industry median Gross Margin % is 27.73. Baguio Green Group's value of 9.11% is 67.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Baguio Green Group ranks #196 out of 232 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Baguio Green Group has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Baguio Green Group's Gross Margin % compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Baguio Green Group ranks #196 out of 232 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Baguio Green Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 27.73. Baguio Green Group's value of 9.11% is 67.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Baguio Green Group's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 5.04 to 9.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.24 vs. the industry median of 27.73, Baguio Green Group 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 Waste Management company?
The median Gross Margin % among Waste Management companies is 27.73, based on 232 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. Baguio Green Group's current Gross Margin % of 9.11% is 67.1% 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 Baguio Green Group and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median Gross Margin % is 27.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Baguio Green Group's current Gross Margin % is 9.11%, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 8.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Baguio Green Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Baguio Green Group (HKSE:01397) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.79, compared to a current price of HK$0.93 — trading 17.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 9.11%, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 8.24 and 67.1% below the Waste Management industry median of 27.73. Baguio Green Group's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 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 Baguio Green Group (HKSE:01397), the current Gross Margin % is 9.11% 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 Baguio Green Group (HKSE:01397) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Baguio Green Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.93 is trading 17.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.79.
GuruFocus considers Baguio Green Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01397:
Gross Margin %: 9.11% (11% above median its 10-year median of 8.24)
GF Value™: HK$0.79 vs. price of HK$0.93 (17.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 67.1% below the Waste Management median (#196 of 232)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01397 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Baguio Green Group Ltd is an investment holding company. The company is engaged in the provision of environmental and related services and goods, offering a full range of environmental solutions covering sanitation and cleaning, resource recycling, waste management and collection, green technology, green products, landscaping, pest control, and ESG. Its businesses include Integrated Environmental Services, Resource Recycling and Remanufacturing, Green Technology, Green Products, and ESG. The Group has four reportable segments: Cleaning services business, which generates maximum revenue; Waste management and recycling business; Landscaping services business; and Pest management business. The Group operates in Hong Kong and Southeast Asia, with Hong Kong generating overall revenue.
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