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Edvance International Holdings (HKSE:01410) 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
Edvance International Holdings had a gross margin of 17.62% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 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.
Edvance International Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
Edvance International Holdings 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.
Edvance International Holdings Gross Margin % Chart
HKSE:01410 vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Edvance International 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.
Edvance International Holdings Gross Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Edvance International Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Edvance International 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.
Edvance International Holdings (HKSE:01410) has a Gross Margin % of 17.62% as of Sep. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Edvance International Holdings and its competitors. This is 34% below median its historical median of 26.63. Over the past decade, Edvance International Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 15.90 to 30.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Edvance International Holdings ranks #2284 out of 2688 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 85%.
Is Edvance International Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Edvance International Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 17.62% is 34% below median its 10-year median of 26.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.90 to a high of 30.21. The Software industry median Gross Margin % is 40.48. Edvance International Holdings' value of 17.62% is 56.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Edvance International Holdings ranks #2284 out of 2688 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Edvance International Holdings has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Edvance International Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to MSFT and ORCL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Edvance International Holdings ranks #2284 out of 2688 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Edvance International Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.48. Edvance International Holdings' value of 17.62% is 56.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Edvance International Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 15.90 to 30.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.63 vs. the industry median of 40.48, Edvance International Holdings 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 Software company?
The median Gross Margin % among Software companies is 40.48, based on 2,688 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. Edvance International Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 17.62% is 56.5% 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 Edvance International Holdings and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Gross Margin % is 40.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Edvance International Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 17.62%, which is 34% below median its own 10-year median of 26.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Edvance International Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Edvance International Holdings (HKSE:01410) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.53, compared to a current price of HK$0.75 — trading 41.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 17.62%, which is 34% below median its 10-year median of 26.63 and 56.5% below the Software industry median of 40.48. Edvance International Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 5 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 Edvance International Holdings (HKSE:01410), the current Gross Margin % is 17.62% as of Sep. 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 Edvance International Holdings (HKSE:01410) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Edvance International Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.75 is trading 41.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.53.
GuruFocus considers Edvance International Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01410:
Gross Margin %: 17.62% (34% below median its 10-year median of 26.63)
GF Value™: HK$0.53 vs. price of HK$0.75 (41.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 56.5% below the Software median (#2284 of 2688)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01410 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Edvance International Holdings Business Description
Edvance International Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company. The company is engaged in the provision of information technology security products and services. Its Cybersecurity products segment includes network security products, system security products, and application and data security products. The Cybersecurity services segment is engaged in the provision of technical implementation, maintenance, and support services. Digital assets Financial services and investment business refers to the provision of financial services to customers, venture investment, and securities trading by the Group. It generates maximum revenue from the Cybersecurity services segment. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Hong Kong.
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