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China Wood International Holding Co (HKSE:01822) 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
China Wood International Holding Co had a gross margin of 7.63% 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.
China Wood International Holding Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
China Wood International Holding Co 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.
China Wood International Holding Co Gross Margin % Chart
HKSE:01822 vs SSD, UFPI, BCC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, China Wood International Holding 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.
China Wood International Holding Co Gross Margin % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, China Wood International Holding Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Wood International Holding 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.
China Wood International Holding Co (HKSE:01822) has a Gross Margin % of 7.63% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on China Wood International Holding Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.17. Over the past decade, China Wood International Holding Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 3.90 to 18.10. According to the industry distribution chart, China Wood International Holding Co ranks #222 out of 278 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 79.9%.
Is China Wood International Holding Co's Gross Margin % too high?
China Wood International Holding Co's current Gross Margin % of 7.63% is near median its 10-year median of 8.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.90 to a high of 18.10. The Forest Products industry median Gross Margin % is 18.73. China Wood International Holding Co's value of 7.63% is 59.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Wood International Holding Co ranks #222 out of 278 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, China Wood International Holding Co has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Wood International Holding Co's Gross Margin % compare to SSD and UFPI?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, China Wood International Holding Co ranks #222 out of 278 companies for Gross Margin %. This places China Wood International Holding Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 18.73. China Wood International Holding Co's value of 7.63% is 59.3% below this benchmark. Historically, China Wood International Holding Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 3.90 to 18.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.17 vs. the industry median of 18.73, China Wood International Holding 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 Forest Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Forest Products companies is 18.73, based on 278 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. China Wood International Holding Co's current Gross Margin % of 7.63% is 59.3% 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 China Wood International Holding Co and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 18.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Wood International Holding Co's current Gross Margin % is 7.63%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Wood International Holding Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Wood International Holding Co (HKSE:01822) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.03, compared to a current price of HK$0.13 — trading 346.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 7.63%, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.17 and 59.3% below the Forest Products industry median of 18.73. China Wood International Holding Co's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 7 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 China Wood International Holding Co (HKSE:01822), the current Gross Margin % is 7.63% 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.
Is China Wood International Holding Co (HKSE:01822) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Wood International Holding Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.13 is trading 346.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.03.
GuruFocus considers China Wood International Holding Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01822:
Gross Margin %: 7.63% (near median its 10-year median of 8.17)
GF Value™: HK$0.03 vs. price of HK$0.13 (346.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 59.3% below the Forest Products median (#222 of 278)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01822 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Wood International Holding Co Ltd is an investment holding company. The company operates in three segments, namely, the Food and beverage segment, which engages in functional food and beverage business; the Wood-related business segment engages in the processing and distribution of furniture wood, and the manufacturing and sales of antique-style wood furniture and other wooden products; the Financing services and investments segment is into the money lending business through the provision of loans and financial investment holding. The company generates maximum revenue from Wood-related business. The company derives prime revenue from the PRC.
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