Natural Food International Holding (HKSE:01837) Gross Margin %: 64.67% (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median

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HKSE:01837 Natural Food International Holding Ltd HKSE:01837
64 GF Score
Price HK$1.65
GF Value HK$0.80
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Natural Food International Holding Gross Margin %?

Natural Food International Holding HKSE:01837 -3.51% 64 Gross Margin % is 64.67% as of Dec. 2025, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 70.34. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01837 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.80 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,908 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Natural Food International Holding ranks better than 92.71% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Natural Food International Holding's Gross Profit for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$994 Mil. Natural Food International Holding's Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$1,537 Mil. Therefore, Natural Food International Holding's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 64.67%.

Warning Sign:

Natural Food International Holding Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.6%.


The historical rank and industry rank for Natural Food International Holding's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

HKSE:01837' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 63.89   Med: 70.34   Max: 77.02
Current: 65.03


During the past 11 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Natural Food International Holding was 77.02%. The lowest was 63.89%. And the median was 70.34%.

HKSE:01837's Gross Margin % is ranked better than
92.71% of 1908 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.355 vs HKSE:01837: 65.03

Natural Food International Holding had a gross margin of 64.67% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Natural Food International Holding was -1.60% per year.


Natural Food International Holding  (HKSE:01837) 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

Natural Food International Holding had a gross margin of 64.67% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.


Natural Food International Holding Gross Margin % Related Terms


Natural Food International Holding Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Natural Food International 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.

Natural Food International Holding Gross Margin % Chart

Natural Food International Holding Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Gross Margin %
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Natural Food International Holding Semi-Annual Data
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HKSE:01837 vs KHC, GIS: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Natural Food International 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.


Natural Food International Holding Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Natural Food International Holding's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Natural Food International Holding's Gross Margin % falls into.


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Natural Food International Holding Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue.

Natural Food International Holding's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Dec. 2025 )=Gross Profit (A: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=1814.6 / 2790.084
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(2790.084 - 975.528) / 2790.084
=65.04 %

Natural Food International Holding's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Dec. 2025 )=Gross Profit (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=993.6 / 1536.538
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(1536.538 - 542.935) / 1536.538
=64.67 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Gross Margin % →
What does a Gross Margin % of 64.67% mean?
Natural Food International Holding (HKSE:01837) has a Gross Margin % of 64.67% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Natural Food International Holding and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 70.34. Over the past decade, Natural Food International Holding's Gross Margin % has ranged from 63.89 to 77.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Natural Food International Holding ranks #139 out of 1908 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 7.3%.
Is Natural Food International Holding's Gross Margin % too high?
Natural Food International Holding's current Gross Margin % of 64.67% is near median its 10-year median of 70.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 63.89 to a high of 77.02. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.36. Natural Food International Holding's value of 64.67% is 145.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Natural Food International Holding ranks #139 out of 1908 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Natural Food International Holding has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Natural Food International Holding's Gross Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Natural Food International Holding ranks #139 out of 1908 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Natural Food International Holding in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.36. Natural Food International Holding's value of 64.67% is 145.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Natural Food International Holding's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 63.89 to 77.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 70.34 vs. the industry median of 26.36, Natural Food International Holding 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Gross Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 26.36, based on 1,908 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. Natural Food International Holding's current Gross Margin % of 64.67% is 145.4% 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 Natural Food International Holding and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Natural Food International Holding's current Gross Margin % is 64.67%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 70.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Natural Food International Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Natural Food International Holding (HKSE:01837) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.80, compared to a current price of HK$1.65 — trading 106.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 64.67%, which is near median its 10-year median of 70.34 and 145.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.36. Natural Food International Holding's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 6 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 Natural Food International Holding (HKSE:01837), the current Gross Margin % is 64.67% 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 Natural Food International Holding (HKSE:01837) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Natural Food International Holding stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$1.65 is trading 106.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.80. GuruFocus considers Natural Food International Holding to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:01837:

  • Gross Margin %: 64.67% (near median its 10-year median of 70.34)
  • GF Value™: HK$0.80 vs. price of HK$1.65 (106.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 145.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#139 of 1908)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01837 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Natural Food International Holding Business Description

Address Yuehei Street, No. 8 Haitian 1st Road, 7th Floor, West Tower, Baidu International Building, Binhai Community, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, CHN
Natural Food International Holding Ltd is an investment holding company. The company is principally engaged in processing and selling natural health food in the People's Republic of China. The Group operates within one geographical location Chinese Mainland. The Group sells its products through an extensive network of offline channels, including supermarket counter business and offline shelf business, as well as online channels, including e-commerce platforms and WeChat member stores.
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