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Shun Wo Group HoldingsHKSE:01591 -2.33%52 Gross Margin % is 4.98% as of Sep. 2025, which is 68% below its 10-year median of 15.61. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01591 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.13 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,726 Construction companies, Shun Wo Group Holdings ranks worse than 84.65% on this metric.
HKSE:01591's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 84.65% of 1726
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 20.715
vs HKSE:01591: 8.17
Shun Wo Group Holdings had a gross margin of 4.98% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Shun Wo Group Holdings was 0.00% per year.
Shun Wo Group Holdings (HKSE:01591) 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
Shun Wo Group Holdings had a gross margin of 4.98% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 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.
Shun Wo Group Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
Shun Wo Group Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shun Wo 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:01591 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Shun Wo 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.
Shun Wo Group Holdings Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Shun Wo Group Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shun Wo 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.
Shun Wo Group Holdings (HKSE:01591) has a Gross Margin % of 4.98% as of Sep. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Shun Wo Group Holdings and its competitors. This is 68% below median its historical median of 15.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Shun Wo Group Holdings ranks #1461 out of 1726 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 84.6%.
Is Shun Wo Group Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Shun Wo Group Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 4.98% is 68% below median its 10-year median of 15.61. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.72. Shun Wo Group Holdings' value of 4.98% is 76% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shun Wo Group Holdings ranks #1461 out of 1726 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Shun Wo Group Holdings has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shun Wo Group Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Shun Wo Group Holdings ranks #1461 out of 1726 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Shun Wo Group Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.72. Shun Wo Group Holdings' value of 4.98% is 76% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 15.61 vs. the industry median of 20.72, Shun Wo Group 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 Construction company?
The median Gross Margin % among Construction companies is 20.72, based on 1,726 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. Shun Wo Group Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 4.98% is 76% 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 Shun Wo Group Holdings and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shun Wo Group Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 4.98%, which is 68% below median its own 10-year median of 15.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shun Wo Group Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shun Wo Group Holdings (HKSE:01591) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.13, compared to a current price of HK$0.13 — trading 3.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 4.98%, which is 68% below median its 10-year median of 15.61 and 76% below the Construction industry median of 20.72. Shun Wo Group Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Shun Wo Group Holdings (HKSE:01591), the current Gross Margin % is 4.98% as of Sep. 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 Shun Wo Group Holdings (HKSE:01591) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shun Wo Group Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.13 is trading 3.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.13.
GuruFocus considers Shun Wo Group Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01591:
Gross Margin %: 4.98% (68% below median its 10-year median of 15.61)
GF Value™: HK$0.13 vs. price of HK$0.13 (3.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 76% below the Construction median (#1461 of 1726)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01591 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shun Wo Group Holdings Ltd operates as a foundation works contractor in Hong Kong. It undertakes excavation and lateral support works, socketed H-piling and mini-piling works, and pile caps construction works. Its services are mainly required in the construction of residential, industrial, and commercial buildings. The group engages in business in Hong Kong. It derives revenue from Main contracting and Sub-contracting sources, of which key revenue is generated from Main contracting services.
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