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Most Kwai ChungHKSE:01716 +1.88%53 Gross Margin % is 43.98% as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 39.92. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01716 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.72 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 940 Media - Diversified companies, Most Kwai Chung ranks better than 58.4% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Most Kwai Chung's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:01716'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.66 Med: 39.92 Max: 61.19
Current: 44.5
During the past 12 years, the highestGross Margin % of Most Kwai Chung was 61.19%. The lowest was 14.66%. And the median was 39.92%.
HKSE:01716's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 58.4% of 940
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 39.175
vs HKSE:01716: 44.50
Most Kwai Chung had a gross margin of 43.98% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Most Kwai Chung was 14.80% per year.
Most Kwai Chung (HKSE:01716) 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
Most Kwai Chung had a gross margin of 43.98% 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.
Most Kwai Chung Gross Margin % Related Terms
Most Kwai Chung Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Most Kwai Chung'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:01716 vs APP, OMC, TTD: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Most Kwai Chung'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.
Most Kwai Chung Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Most Kwai Chung's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Most Kwai Chung'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.
Most Kwai Chung (HKSE:01716) has a Gross Margin % of 43.98% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Most Kwai Chung and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 39.92. Over the past decade, Most Kwai Chung's Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.66 to 61.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Most Kwai Chung ranks #391 out of 940 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 41.6%.
Is Most Kwai Chung's Gross Margin % too high?
Most Kwai Chung's current Gross Margin % of 43.98% is 10% above median its 10-year median of 39.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.66 to a high of 61.19. The Media - Diversified industry median Gross Margin % is 39.18. Most Kwai Chung's value of 43.98% is 12.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Most Kwai Chung ranks #391 out of 940 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Most Kwai Chung has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Most Kwai Chung's Gross Margin % compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Most Kwai Chung ranks #391 out of 940 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Most Kwai Chung in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 39.18. Most Kwai Chung's value of 43.98% is 12.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Most Kwai Chung's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.66 to 61.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 39.92 vs. the industry median of 39.18, Most Kwai Chung 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Gross Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 39.18, based on 940 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. Most Kwai Chung's current Gross Margin % of 43.98% is 12.3% 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 Most Kwai Chung and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Gross Margin % is 39.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Most Kwai Chung's current Gross Margin % is 43.98%, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 39.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Most Kwai Chung stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Most Kwai Chung (HKSE:01716) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.72, compared to a current price of HK$4.61 — trading 539.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 43.98%, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 39.92 and 12.3% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 39.18. Most Kwai Chung's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Most Kwai Chung (HKSE:01716), the current Gross Margin % is 43.98% 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 Most Kwai Chung (HKSE:01716) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Most Kwai Chung stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$4.61 is trading 539.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.72.
GuruFocus considers Most Kwai Chung to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01716:
Gross Margin %: 43.98% (10% above median its 10-year median of 39.92)
GF Value™: HK$0.72 vs. price of HK$4.61 (539.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 12.3% above the Media - Diversified median (#391 of 940)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01716 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Most Kwai Chung Ltd is engaged in the provision of digital media services, print media services and other media services which include events organization and artistes management. Its operating segment includes Digital media services, Print media services, and Other media services. Digital media services is engaged in the provision of one-stop advertising solution packages. The Print media services represent advertorial production and advertisement placement services and sale of publications including books and magazines. It generates maximum revenue from the Digital media services segment. Geographically, the company operates only in Hong Kong.
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