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Da Sen Holdings Group (HKSE:01580) 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
Da Sen Holdings Group had a gross margin of -57.00% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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.
Da Sen Holdings Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
Da Sen Holdings Group Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Da Sen Holdings Group'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:01580 vs SSD, UFPI, BCC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, Da Sen Holdings Group'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.
Da Sen Holdings Group Gross Margin % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Da Sen Holdings Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Da Sen Holdings Group'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.
Da Sen Holdings Group (HKSE:01580) has a Gross Margin % of -57.00% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Da Sen Holdings Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Da Sen Holdings Group ranks #9 out of 278 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 3.2%.
Is Da Sen Holdings Group's Gross Margin % too high?
Da Sen Holdings Group's current Gross Margin % is -57.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Da Sen Holdings Group ranks #9 out of 278 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Da Sen Holdings Group has a GF Score™ of 21/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Da Sen Holdings Group's Gross Margin % compare to SSD and UFPI?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Da Sen Holdings Group ranks #9 out of 278 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Da Sen Holdings Group in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 18.83. 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 Forest Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Forest Products companies is 18.83, based on 278 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. 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 Da Sen Holdings Group and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 18.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Da Sen Holdings Group's current Gross Margin % is -57.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Da Sen Holdings Group stock overvalued right now?
Da Sen Holdings Group (HKSE:01580) has a current Gross Margin % of -57.00%. The current Gross Margin % is -57.00%. Da Sen Holdings Group's overall GF Score™ is 21/100 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 Da Sen Holdings Group (HKSE:01580), the current Gross Margin % is -57.00% as of Mar. 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.
Da Sen Holdings Group Ltd is an investment holding company. The principal business is the manufacture and sale of plywood products and biomass wood pellets. The company mainly operates through two segments, Manufacturing and sales of plywood and Leasing activities. The highest revenue is generated from the sales of the Plywood segment. The group's operations are located in the PRC.
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