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Design CapitalHKSE:01545 +1.88%47 Gross Margin % is 31.95% as of Dec. 2025, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 30.72. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01545 with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.04 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,121 Retail - Cyclical companies, Design Capital ranks worse than 58.07% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Design Capital's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:01545'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 28.47 Med: 30.72 Max: 33.66
Current: 31.79
During the past 10 years, the highestGross Margin % of Design Capital was 33.66%. The lowest was 28.47%. And the median was 30.72%.
HKSE:01545's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 58.07% of 1121
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 36.25
vs HKSE:01545: 31.79
Design Capital had a gross margin of 31.95% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Design Capital was 1.70% per year.
Design Capital (HKSE:01545) 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
Design Capital had a gross margin of 31.95% 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.
Design Capital Gross Margin % Related Terms
Design Capital Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Design Capital'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:01545 vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Design Capital'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.
Design Capital Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Design Capital's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Design Capital'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.
Design Capital (HKSE:01545) has a Gross Margin % of 31.95% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Design Capital and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 30.72. Over the past decade, Design Capital's Gross Margin % has ranged from 28.47 to 33.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Design Capital ranks #651 out of 1121 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 58.1%.
Is Design Capital's Gross Margin % too high?
Design Capital's current Gross Margin % of 31.95% is near median its 10-year median of 30.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 28.47 to a high of 33.66. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.25. Design Capital's value of 31.95% is 11.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Design Capital ranks #651 out of 1121 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Design Capital has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Design Capital's Gross Margin % compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Design Capital ranks #651 out of 1121 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Design Capital in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.25. Design Capital's value of 31.95% is 11.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Design Capital's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 28.47 to 33.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 30.72 vs. the industry median of 36.25, Design Capital 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Gross Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 36.25, based on 1,121 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. Design Capital's current Gross Margin % of 31.95% is 11.9% 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 Design Capital and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Design Capital's current Gross Margin % is 31.95%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 30.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Design Capital stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Design Capital (HKSE:01545) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.04, compared to a current price of HK$0.16 — trading 307.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 31.95%, which is near median its 10-year median of 30.72 and 11.9% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.25. Design Capital's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 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 Design Capital (HKSE:01545), the current Gross Margin % is 31.95% 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 Design Capital (HKSE:01545) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Design Capital stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.16 is trading 307.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.04.
GuruFocus considers Design Capital to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01545:
Gross Margin %: 31.95% (near median its 10-year median of 30.72)
GF Value™: HK$0.04 vs. price of HK$0.16 (307.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 11.9% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#651 of 1121)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01545 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Design Capital Ltd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it offers products and services into four reportable operating segments which is: the interior design business, which provides interior design and fitting-out services for homes, offices and commercial projects, supplies and installs custom-made furniture; the furniture sales business, which includes both furniture sales and project sales, operates furniture retail shops in Singapore and supplies furniture to individuals and corporate customers; the U.S. furniture sales business, which represent online sales of furniture in the U.S. market; and the corporate operations, which comprise the corporate services and investment holding activities of the Group. Geographically generates revenue from the U.S.
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