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East Buy HoldingHKSE:01797 +3.43%87 Gross Margin % is 35.32% as of May. 2026, which is 30% below its 10-year median of 50.37. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01797 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$30.36 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 243 Education companies, East Buy Holding ranks worse than 67.9% on this metric.
East Buy Holding (HKSE:01797) 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
East Buy Holding had a gross margin of 35.32% for the quarter that ended in May. 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.
East Buy Holding Gross Margin % Related Terms
East Buy Holding Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for East Buy Holding'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:01797 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, East Buy Holding'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.
East Buy Holding Gross Margin % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, East Buy Holding's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where East Buy Holding'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.
East Buy Holding (HKSE:01797) has a Gross Margin % of 35.32% as of May. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on East Buy Holding and its competitors. This is 30% below median its historical median of 50.37. Over the past decade, East Buy Holding's Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.93 to 69.76. According to the industry distribution chart, East Buy Holding ranks #165 out of 243 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 67.9%.
Is East Buy Holding's Gross Margin % too high?
East Buy Holding's current Gross Margin % of 35.32% is 30% below median its 10-year median of 50.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.93 to a high of 69.76. The Education industry median Gross Margin % is 47.06. East Buy Holding's value of 35.32% is 24.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, East Buy Holding ranks #165 out of 243 companies in the Education industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, East Buy Holding has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does East Buy Holding's Gross Margin % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, East Buy Holding ranks #165 out of 243 companies for Gross Margin %. This places East Buy Holding in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 47.06. East Buy Holding's value of 35.32% is 24.9% below this benchmark. Historically, East Buy Holding's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.93 to 69.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 50.37 vs. the industry median of 47.06, East Buy Holding 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 47.06, based on 243 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. East Buy Holding's current Gross Margin % of 35.32% is 24.9% 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 East Buy Holding and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Gross Margin % is 47.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. East Buy Holding's current Gross Margin % is 35.32%, which is 30% below median its own 10-year median of 50.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is East Buy Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, East Buy Holding (HKSE:01797) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$30.36, compared to a current price of HK$25.90 — trading 14.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 35.32%, which is 30% below median its 10-year median of 50.37 and 24.9% below the Education industry median of 47.06. East Buy Holding's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 East Buy Holding (HKSE:01797), the current Gross Margin % is 35.32% as of May. 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 East Buy Holding (HKSE:01797) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, East Buy Holding stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$25.90 is trading 14.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$30.36.
GuruFocus considers East Buy Holding to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01797:
Gross Margin %: 35.32% (30% below median its 10-year median of 50.37)
GF Value™: HK$30.36 vs. price of HK$25.90 (14.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 24.9% below the Education median (#165 of 243)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01797 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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