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MS Group HoldingsHKSE:01451 +13.50%59 Gross Margin % is 27.82% as of Dec. 2025, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 32.03. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01451 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.87 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 385 Packaging & Containers companies, MS Group Holdings ranks better than 62.6% on this metric.
MS Group Holdings Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -3.6%.
The historical rank and industry rank for MS Group Holdings's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:01451'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 26.09 Med: 32.03 Max: 35.29
Current: 26.09
During the past 11 years, the highestGross Margin % of MS Group Holdings was 35.29%. The lowest was 26.09%. And the median was 32.03%.
HKSE:01451's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 62.6% of 385
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 21.42
vs HKSE:01451: 26.09
MS Group Holdings had a gross margin of 27.82% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for MS Group Holdings was -3.60% per year.
MS Group Holdings (HKSE:01451) 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
MS Group Holdings had a gross margin of 27.82% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
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.
MS Group Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
MS Group Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MS Group 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:01451 vs SW, PKG, IP: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, MS Group 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.
MS Group Holdings Gross Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, MS Group Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MS Group 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.
MS Group Holdings (HKSE:01451) has a Gross Margin % of 27.82% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on MS Group Holdings and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 32.03. Over the past decade, MS Group Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 26.09 to 35.29. According to the industry distribution chart, MS Group Holdings ranks #144 out of 385 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 37.4%.
Is MS Group Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
MS Group Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 27.82% is 13% below median its 10-year median of 32.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 26.09 to a high of 35.29. The Packaging & Containers industry median Gross Margin % is 21.42. MS Group Holdings' value of 27.82% is 29.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MS Group Holdings ranks #144 out of 385 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, MS Group Holdings has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MS Group Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, MS Group Holdings ranks #144 out of 385 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts MS Group Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 21.42. MS Group Holdings' value of 27.82% is 29.9% above this benchmark. Historically, MS Group Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 26.09 to 35.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 32.03 vs. the industry median of 21.42, MS Group 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Gross Margin % among Packaging & Containers companies is 21.42, based on 385 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. MS Group Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 27.82% is 29.9% 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 MS Group Holdings and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Gross Margin % is 21.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MS Group Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 27.82%, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 32.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MS Group Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MS Group Holdings (HKSE:01451) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.87, compared to a current price of HK$1.14 — trading 30.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 27.82%, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 32.03 and 29.9% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 21.42. MS Group Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 3 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 MS Group Holdings (HKSE:01451), the current Gross Margin % is 27.82% 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 MS Group Holdings (HKSE:01451) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MS Group Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$1.14 is trading 30.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.87.
GuruFocus considers MS Group Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01451:
Gross Margin %: 27.82% (13% below median its 10-year median of 32.03)
GF Value™: HK$0.87 vs. price of HK$1.14 (30.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 29.9% above the Packaging & Containers median (#144 of 385)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01451 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MS Group Holdings Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and sales of plastic bottles and cups for infants and toddlers and plastic sports and stainless steel sports bottles. The segments of the company include the OEM Business, which comprises the production and sales of plastic and stainless steel sports bottles and cups for infants and toddlers and plastic sports bottles on an OEM basis predominately for the overseas markets; and the Yo Yo Monkey Business, which comprises the production and sales of infant and toddler products, particularly plastic bottles and cups, under the brand developed by the group and known as Yo Yo Monkey, principally for the PRC market. It derives majority of the revenue from the OEM Business. The group derives maximum revenue from USA.
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