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Busy Ming Group CoHKSE:01768 +4.66%20 Gross Margin % is 10.08% as of Dec. 2025, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 7.56. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01768 with a GF Score™ of 20/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 304 Retail - Defensive companies, Busy Ming Group Co ranks worse than 82.89% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Busy Ming Group Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:01768'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.45 Med: 7.56 Max: 10.2
Current: 10.2
During the past 4 years, the highestGross Margin % of Busy Ming Group Co was 10.20%. The lowest was 7.45%. And the median was 7.56%.
HKSE:01768's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 82.89% of 304
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 24.225
vs HKSE:01768: 10.20
Busy Ming Group Co had a gross margin of 10.08% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Busy Ming Group Co was 0.00% per year.
Busy Ming Group Co (HKSE:01768) 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
Busy Ming Group Co had a gross margin of 10.08% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 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.
Busy Ming Group Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Busy Ming Group Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Busy Ming Group Co'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:01768 vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, Busy Ming Group Co'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.
Busy Ming Group Co Gross Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Busy Ming Group Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Busy Ming Group Co'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.
Busy Ming Group Co (HKSE:01768) has a Gross Margin % of 10.08% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Busy Ming Group Co and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 7.56. Over the past decade, Busy Ming Group Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 7.45 to 10.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Busy Ming Group Co ranks #252 out of 304 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 82.9%.
Is Busy Ming Group Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Busy Ming Group Co's current Gross Margin % of 10.08% is 33% above median its 10-year median of 7.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.45 to a high of 10.20. The Retail - Defensive industry median Gross Margin % is 24.23. Busy Ming Group Co's value of 10.08% is 58.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Busy Ming Group Co ranks #252 out of 304 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Busy Ming Group Co has a GF Score™ of 20/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Busy Ming Group Co's Gross Margin % compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Busy Ming Group Co ranks #252 out of 304 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Busy Ming Group Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.23. Busy Ming Group Co's value of 10.08% is 58.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Busy Ming Group Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 7.45 to 10.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.56 vs. the industry median of 24.23, Busy Ming Group Co 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Gross Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 24.23, based on 304 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. Busy Ming Group Co's current Gross Margin % of 10.08% is 58.4% 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 Busy Ming Group Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Busy Ming Group Co's current Gross Margin % is 10.08%, which is 33% above median its own 10-year median of 7.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Busy Ming Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Busy Ming Group Co (HKSE:01768) has a current Gross Margin % of 10.08%. The current Gross Margin % is 10.08%, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 7.56 and 58.4% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 24.23. Busy Ming Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 20/100 with 2 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 Busy Ming Group Co (HKSE:01768), the current Gross Margin % is 10.08% 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.
Busy Ming Group Co Ltd is principally engaged in the sale of snacks and beverages as well as the provision of related services. The company operates under the two brands: Busy for You and Super Ming. The majority of its revenue is derived from (i) sales of goods to franchisees and (ii) fees for franchising services. Geographically, it generates revenue only from the PRC.
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