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Jia Yao HoldingsHKSE:01626 -10.16%43 Gross Margin % is 24.81% as of Dec. 2025, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 21.64. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01626 with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$2.25 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 390 Packaging & Containers companies, Jia Yao Holdings ranks better than 55.64% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Jia Yao Holdings's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:01626'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.44 Med: 21.64 Max: 31.78
Current: 23.77
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Jia Yao Holdings was 31.78%. The lowest was 9.44%. And the median was 21.64%.
HKSE:01626's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 55.64% of 390
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 21.52
vs HKSE:01626: 23.77
Jia Yao Holdings had a gross margin of 24.81% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Jia Yao Holdings was 22.40% per year.
Jia Yao Holdings (HKSE:01626) 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
Jia Yao Holdings had a gross margin of 24.81% 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.
Jia Yao Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
Jia Yao Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Jia Yao 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:01626 vs SW, PKG, IP: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Jia Yao 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.
Jia Yao Holdings Gross Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Jia Yao Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Jia Yao 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.
Jia Yao Holdings (HKSE:01626) has a Gross Margin % of 24.81% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Jia Yao Holdings and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 21.64. Over the past decade, Jia Yao Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 9.44 to 31.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Jia Yao Holdings ranks #173 out of 390 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 44.4%.
Is Jia Yao Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Jia Yao Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 24.81% is 15% above median its 10-year median of 21.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.44 to a high of 31.78. The Packaging & Containers industry median Gross Margin % is 21.52. Jia Yao Holdings' value of 24.81% is 15.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jia Yao Holdings ranks #173 out of 390 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Jia Yao Holdings has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jia Yao Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Jia Yao Holdings ranks #173 out of 390 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Jia Yao Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 21.52. Jia Yao Holdings' value of 24.81% is 15.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Jia Yao Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 9.44 to 31.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.64 vs. the industry median of 21.52, Jia Yao Holdings has consistently been above 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Gross Margin % among Packaging & Containers companies is 21.52, based on 390 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. Jia Yao Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 24.81% is 15.3% above 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 Jia Yao Holdings and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Gross Margin % is 21.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jia Yao Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 24.81%, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 21.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jia Yao Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jia Yao Holdings (HKSE:01626) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$2.25, compared to a current price of HK$23.16 — trading 929.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 24.81%, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 21.64 and 15.3% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 21.52. Jia Yao Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 6 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 Jia Yao Holdings (HKSE:01626), the current Gross Margin % is 24.81% 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 Jia Yao Holdings (HKSE:01626) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jia Yao Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$23.16 is trading 929.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$2.25.
GuruFocus considers Jia Yao Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01626:
Gross Margin %: 24.81% (15% above median its 10-year median of 21.64)
GF Value™: HK$2.25 vs. price of HK$23.16 (929.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 15.3% above the Packaging & Containers median (#173 of 390)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01626 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Jia Yao Holdings Ltd is involved in the business of design, printing and sales of paper cigarette packages and social product paper packages. The segments of the group are Paper cigarette packages; Electronic cigarettes and Trading goods. It derives key revenue from the Paper cigarette packages segment which involves the design, printing and sale of paper cigarette packages. The company manufactures various types of paper cigarette packages for customers, which can be broadly divided into Hard and soft cigarette packets; Cigarette cartons; and Gift sets designed to pack and carry various sets of cigarette packets. Social product paper packages segment involves the design, printing and sale of packages for alcohol, medicines and food, among others.
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