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Virtual Mind Holding CoHKSE:01520 +1.00%33 Gross Margin % is 1.44% as of Dec. 2025, which is 93% below its 10-year median of 20.56. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01520 with a GF Score™ of 33/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.63 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,027 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Virtual Mind Holding Co ranks worse than 93.67% on this metric.
HKSE:01520's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 93.67% of 1027
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 28.65
vs HKSE:01520: 3.18
Virtual Mind Holding Co had a gross margin of 1.44% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Virtual Mind Holding Co was -32.40% per year.
Virtual Mind Holding Co (HKSE:01520) 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
Virtual Mind Holding Co had a gross margin of 1.44% 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.
Virtual Mind Holding Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Virtual Mind Holding Co 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.
HKSE:01520 vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Virtual Mind Holding Co'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.
Virtual Mind Holding Co Gross Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Virtual Mind Holding Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Virtual Mind Holding Co'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.
Virtual Mind Holding Co (HKSE:01520) has a Gross Margin % of 1.44% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Virtual Mind Holding Co and its competitors. This is 93% below median its historical median of 20.56. Over the past decade, Virtual Mind Holding Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 3.18 to 29.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Virtual Mind Holding Co ranks #962 out of 1027 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 93.7%.
Is Virtual Mind Holding Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Virtual Mind Holding Co's current Gross Margin % of 1.44% is 93% below median its 10-year median of 20.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.18 to a high of 29.37. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Gross Margin % is 28.65. Virtual Mind Holding Co's value of 1.44% is 95% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Virtual Mind Holding Co ranks #962 out of 1027 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Virtual Mind Holding Co has a GF Score™ of 33/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Virtual Mind Holding Co's Gross Margin % compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Virtual Mind Holding Co ranks #962 out of 1027 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Virtual Mind Holding Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 28.65. Virtual Mind Holding Co's value of 1.44% is 95% below this benchmark. Historically, Virtual Mind Holding Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 3.18 to 29.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.56 vs. the industry median of 28.65, Virtual Mind Holding Co 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Gross Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 28.65, based on 1,027 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. Virtual Mind Holding Co's current Gross Margin % of 1.44% is 95% 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 Virtual Mind Holding Co and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Gross Margin % is 28.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Virtual Mind Holding Co's current Gross Margin % is 1.44%, which is 93% below median its own 10-year median of 20.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Virtual Mind Holding Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Virtual Mind Holding Co (HKSE:01520) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.63, compared to a current price of HK$0.51 — trading 19.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 1.44%, which is 93% below median its 10-year median of 20.56 and 95% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 28.65. Virtual Mind Holding Co's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 4 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 Virtual Mind Holding Co (HKSE:01520), the current Gross Margin % is 1.44% 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 Virtual Mind Holding Co (HKSE:01520) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Virtual Mind Holding Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.51 is trading 19.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.63.
GuruFocus considers Virtual Mind Holding Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01520:
Gross Margin %: 1.44% (93% below median its 10-year median of 20.56)
GF Value™: HK$0.63 vs. price of HK$0.51 (19.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 95% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#962 of 1027)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01520 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Virtual Mind Holding Co Ltd is engaged in designing, manufacturing, and trading apparel, providing money lending services, and selling trendy cultural, game, and other products. The company's segments include Design, manufacturing and trading of apparel, Provision for money lending services, and Sale of trendy cultural, game, and other products. The majority of the revenue is derived from the Sale of trendy cultural, game, and other products. Geographically, it operates in the PRC, which derives the majority of the revenue, and Hong Kong.
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