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Ulferts InternationalHKSE:01711 46 Gross Margin % is 57.00% as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 62.15. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01711 with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.07 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,121 Retail - Cyclical companies, Ulferts International ranks better than 81.8% on this metric.
HKSE:01711's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 81.8% of 1121
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 36.09
vs HKSE:01711: 56.38
Ulferts International had a gross margin of 57.00% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Ulferts International was -3.00% per year.
Ulferts International (HKSE:01711) 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
Ulferts International had a gross margin of 57.00% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable 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.
Ulferts International Gross Margin % Related Terms
Ulferts International Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ulferts International'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:01711 vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Ulferts International'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.
Ulferts International Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ulferts International's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ulferts International'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.
Ulferts International (HKSE:01711) 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 Ulferts International and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 62.15. Over the past decade, Ulferts International's Gross Margin % has ranged from 56.38 to 65.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Ulferts International ranks #204 out of 1121 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 18.2%.
Is Ulferts International's Gross Margin % too high?
Ulferts International's current Gross Margin % of 57.00% is near median its 10-year median of 62.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 56.38 to a high of 65.20. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.09. Ulferts International's value of 57.00% is 57.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ulferts International ranks #204 out of 1121 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ulferts International has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ulferts International's Gross Margin % compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Ulferts International ranks #204 out of 1121 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Ulferts International in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.09. Ulferts International's value of 57.00% is 57.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Ulferts International's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 56.38 to 65.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 62.15 vs. the industry median of 36.09, Ulferts International 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Gross Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 36.09, 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. Ulferts International's current Gross Margin % of 57.00% is 57.9% 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 Ulferts International and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ulferts International's current Gross Margin % is 57.00%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 62.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ulferts International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ulferts International (HKSE:01711) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.07, compared to a current price of HK$0.15 — trading 111.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 57.00%, which is near median its 10-year median of 62.15 and 57.9% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.09. Ulferts International's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 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 Ulferts International (HKSE:01711), 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.
Is Ulferts International (HKSE:01711) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ulferts International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.15 is trading 111.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.07.
GuruFocus considers Ulferts International to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01711:
Gross Margin %: 57.00% (near median its 10-year median of 62.15)
GF Value™: HK$0.07 vs. price of HK$0.15 (111.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 57.9% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#204 of 1121)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01711 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ulferts International Ltd is an investment holding company. Through its subsidiaries, the company is engaged in the retail of imported furniture; wholesale of imported furniture, and project sales. Its product offerings include sofabeds, adjustable beds, and other ancillary items such as pillows, mattress toppers, and mattress protectors. Geographically, it derives revenue from Hong Kong.
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