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Smart Globe HoldingsHKSE:01481 55 Gross Margin % is 17.54% as of Dec. 2025, which is 36% below its 10-year median of 27.25. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01481 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.94 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,006 Business Services companies, Smart Globe Holdings ranks worse than 75.84% on this metric.
Smart Globe Holdings Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -6.5%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Smart Globe Holdings's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:01481'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.83 Med: 27.25 Max: 37.75
Current: 20.69
During the past 11 years, the highestGross Margin % of Smart Globe Holdings was 37.75%. The lowest was 5.83%. And the median was 27.25%.
HKSE:01481's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 75.84% of 1006
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 34.575
vs HKSE:01481: 20.69
Smart Globe Holdings had a gross margin of 17.54% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Smart Globe Holdings was -6.50% 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
Smart Globe Holdings had a gross margin of 17.54% 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.
Smart Globe Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
Smart Globe Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Smart Globe 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:01481 vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Smart Globe 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.
Smart Globe Holdings Gross Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Smart Globe Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Smart Globe 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.
Smart Globe Holdings (HKSE:01481) has a Gross Margin % of 17.54% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Smart Globe Holdings and its competitors. This is 36% below median its historical median of 27.25. Over the past decade, Smart Globe Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 5.83 to 37.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Smart Globe Holdings ranks #763 out of 1006 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 75.8%.
Is Smart Globe Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Smart Globe Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 17.54% is 36% below median its 10-year median of 27.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.83 to a high of 37.75. The Business Services industry median Gross Margin % is 34.58. Smart Globe Holdings' value of 17.54% is 49.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Smart Globe Holdings ranks #763 out of 1006 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Smart Globe Holdings has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Smart Globe Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Smart Globe Holdings ranks #763 out of 1006 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Smart Globe Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 34.58. Smart Globe Holdings' value of 17.54% is 49.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Smart Globe Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 5.83 to 37.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.25 vs. the industry median of 34.58, Smart Globe 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 Business Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Business Services companies is 34.58, based on 1,006 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. Smart Globe Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 17.54% is 49.3% 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 Smart Globe Holdings and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 34.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Smart Globe Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 17.54%, which is 36% below median its own 10-year median of 27.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Smart Globe Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smart Globe Holdings (HKSE:01481) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.94, compared to a current price of HK$1.45 — trading 54.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 17.54%, which is 36% below median its 10-year median of 27.25 and 49.3% below the Business Services industry median of 34.58. Smart Globe Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Smart Globe Holdings (HKSE:01481), the current Gross Margin % is 17.54% 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 Smart Globe Holdings (HKSE:01481) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smart Globe Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$1.45 is trading 54.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.94.
GuruFocus considers Smart Globe Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01481:
Gross Margin %: 17.54% (36% below median its 10-year median of 27.25)
GF Value™: HK$0.94 vs. price of HK$1.45 (54.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 49.3% below the Business Services median (#763 of 1006)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01481 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Smart Globe Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company. Its segments are the supply chain management service segment and the printing segment. The supply chain management service segment, which generates the majority of revenue, is engaged in the provision of material sourcing, logistics services and warehousing services. The printing segment specialises in the printing and sales of books, novelty and packaging products, offering services that encompass the entire printing process from pre-press to finishing and producing customised value-added printing products. The company generates maximum revenue from Hong Kong.
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