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Tianli International HoldingsHKSE:01773 80 Gross Margin % is 35.15% as of Feb. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 33.75. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01773 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$5.43 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 242 Education companies, Tianli International Holdings ranks worse than 73.55% on this metric.
Tianli International Holdings (HKSE:01773) 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
Tianli International Holdings had a gross margin of 35.15% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => 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.
Tianli International Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
Tianli International Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
Tianli International Holdings Gross Margin % Chart
HKSE:01773 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Tianli International 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.
Tianli International Holdings Gross Margin % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Tianli International Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tianli International 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.
Tianli International Holdings (HKSE:01773) has a Gross Margin % of 35.15% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Tianli International Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 33.75. Over the past decade, Tianli International Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.17 to 42.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Tianli International Holdings ranks #178 out of 242 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 73.6%.
Is Tianli International Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Tianli International Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 35.15% is near median its 10-year median of 33.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.17 to a high of 42.29. The Education industry median Gross Margin % is 48.11. Tianli International Holdings' value of 35.15% is 26.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tianli International Holdings ranks #178 out of 242 companies in the Education industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Tianli International Holdings has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tianli International Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Tianli International Holdings ranks #178 out of 242 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Tianli International Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 48.11. Tianli International Holdings' value of 35.15% is 26.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Tianli International Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.17 to 42.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 33.75 vs. the industry median of 48.11, Tianli International Holdings 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 an Education company?
The median Gross Margin % among Education companies is 48.11, based on 242 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. Tianli International Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 35.15% is 26.9% 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 Tianli International Holdings and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Gross Margin % is 48.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tianli International Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 35.15%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 33.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tianli International Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tianli International Holdings (HKSE:01773) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$5.43, compared to a current price of HK$1.18 — trading 78.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 35.15%, which is near median its 10-year median of 33.75 and 26.9% below the Education industry median of 48.11. Tianli International Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 5 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 Tianli International Holdings (HKSE:01773), the current Gross Margin % is 35.15% as of Feb. 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 Tianli International Holdings (HKSE:01773) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tianli International Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$1.18 is trading 78.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$5.43.
GuruFocus considers Tianli International Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01773:
Gross Margin %: 35.15% (near median its 10-year median of 33.75)
GF Value™: HK$5.43 vs. price of HK$1.18 (78.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 26.9% below the Education median (#178 of 242)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01773 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tianli International Holdings Business Description
Tianli International Holdings Ltd operates as a private education service provider in Western China. The Company provides clients with integrated education management and diversified services. Its services mainly include comprehensive education services, training services, study trip services, early childhood education services, canteen operations, management and franchise, as well as supply chain management services. The Company also offers extracurricular programs in music, arts, physical education, and languages, as well as licensing rights to its brands for early childhood centers. Geographically, it derives revenue from the PRC.
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