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Kin Shing Holdings (HKSE:01630) 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
Kin Shing Holdings had a gross margin of -0.15% 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.
Kin Shing Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
Kin Shing Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kin Shing 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:01630 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Kin Shing 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.
Kin Shing Holdings Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Kin Shing Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kin Shing 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.
Kin Shing Holdings (HKSE:01630) has a Gross Margin % of -0.15% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Kin Shing Holdings and its competitors. Over the past decade, Kin Shing Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 0.04 to 13.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Kin Shing Holdings ranks #1664 out of 1731 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 96.1%.
Is Kin Shing Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Kin Shing Holdings' current Gross Margin % is -0.15%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.04 to a high of 13.98. Based on the distribution chart, Kin Shing Holdings ranks #1664 out of 1731 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kin Shing Holdings has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kin Shing Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Kin Shing Holdings ranks #1664 out of 1731 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Kin Shing Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.79. Historically, Kin Shing Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 0.04 to 13.98 over the past decade. 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 20.79, based on 1,731 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 Kin Shing Holdings and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kin Shing Holdings's current Gross Margin % is -0.15%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kin Shing Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kin Shing Holdings (HKSE:01630) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.04, compared to a current price of HK$0.34 — trading 737.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is -0.15%. Kin Shing 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 Kin Shing Holdings (HKSE:01630), the current Gross Margin % is -0.15% 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.
Is Kin Shing Holdings (HKSE:01630) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kin Shing Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.34 is trading 737.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.04.
GuruFocus considers Kin Shing Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01630:
Gross Margin %: -0.15%
GF Value™: HK$0.04 vs. price of HK$0.34 (737.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01630 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kin Shing Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it functions as a formwork subcontractor. The operating segments of the company include the Formwork works segment which is engaged in the provision of formwork works and other ancillary works, the Building construction works segment, and the Trading and Investment business which is engaged in investing in financial instruments. The company generates maximum revenue from the Formwork works segment. Geographically, the group's operations are located in Hong Kong.
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