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CTR HoldingsHKSE:01416 67 Gross Margin % is 16.25% as of Feb. 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 18.53. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01416 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.15 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,726 Construction companies, CTR Holdings ranks worse than 70.74% on this metric.
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
CTR Holdings had a gross margin of 16.25% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => 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.
CTR Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
CTR Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CTR 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:01416 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, CTR 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.
CTR Holdings Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, CTR Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CTR 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.
CTR Holdings (HKSE:01416) has a Gross Margin % of 16.25% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on CTR Holdings and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 18.53. Over the past decade, CTR Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 8.12 to 31.60. According to the industry distribution chart, CTR Holdings ranks #1221 out of 1726 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 70.7%.
Is CTR Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
CTR Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 16.25% is 12% below median its 10-year median of 18.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.12 to a high of 31.60. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.72. CTR Holdings' value of 16.25% is 21.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CTR Holdings ranks #1221 out of 1726 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, CTR Holdings has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CTR Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, CTR Holdings ranks #1221 out of 1726 companies for Gross Margin %. This places CTR Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.72. CTR Holdings' value of 16.25% is 21.6% below this benchmark. Historically, CTR Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 8.12 to 31.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.53 vs. the industry median of 20.72, CTR 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 Construction company?
The median Gross Margin % among Construction companies is 20.72, based on 1,726 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. CTR Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 16.25% is 21.6% 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 CTR Holdings and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CTR Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 16.25%, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 18.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CTR Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CTR Holdings (HKSE:01416) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.15, compared to a current price of HK$0.18 — trading 20% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 16.25%, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 18.53 and 21.6% below the Construction industry median of 20.72. CTR Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 2 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 CTR Holdings (HKSE:01416), the current Gross Margin % is 16.25% as of Feb. 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 CTR Holdings (HKSE:01416) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CTR Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.18 is trading 20% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.15.
GuruFocus considers CTR Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01416:
Gross Margin %: 16.25% (12% below median its 10-year median of 18.53)
GF Value™: HK$0.15 vs. price of HK$0.18 (20% above fair value)
Industry Position: 21.6% below the Construction median (#1221 of 1726)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01416 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CTR Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company. The company focuses on the provision of structural engineering works and wet architectural works services. The company generates maximum revenue from Structural engineering works. Geographically, the company derives revenue from Singapore. The Structural engineering works services of the company include reinforced concrete works which include steel reinforcement works, formwork erection and concrete works, and Precast installation works while the Wet architectural works services include Masonry building works; Plastering and screeding works; Tiling works and Waterproofing works.
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