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Contel Technology CoHKSE:01912 +2.34%31 Gross Margin % is 0.93% as of Mar. 2026, which is 86% below its 10-year median of 6.50. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01912 with a GF Score™ of 31/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.34 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,011 Semiconductors companies, Contel Technology Co ranks worse than 93.18% on this metric.
HKSE:01912's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 93.18% of 1011
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 29.61
vs HKSE:01912: 1.69
Contel Technology Co had a gross margin of 0.93% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Contel Technology Co was -20.60% per year.
Contel Technology Co (HKSE:01912) 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
Contel Technology Co had a gross margin of 0.93% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
Contel Technology Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Contel Technology Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Contel Technology 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:01912 vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, Contel Technology 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.
Contel Technology Co Gross Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Contel Technology Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Contel Technology 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.
Contel Technology Co (HKSE:01912) has a Gross Margin % of 0.93% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Contel Technology Co and its competitors. This is 86% below median its historical median of 6.50. Over the past decade, Contel Technology Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 1.69 to 13.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Contel Technology Co ranks #942 out of 1011 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 93.2%.
Is Contel Technology Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Contel Technology Co's current Gross Margin % of 0.93% is 86% below median its 10-year median of 6.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.69 to a high of 13.98. The Semiconductors industry median Gross Margin % is 29.61. Contel Technology Co's value of 0.93% is 96.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Contel Technology Co ranks #942 out of 1011 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Contel Technology Co has a GF Score™ of 31/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Contel Technology Co's Gross Margin % compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Contel Technology Co ranks #942 out of 1011 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Contel Technology Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 29.61. Contel Technology Co's value of 0.93% is 96.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Contel Technology Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 1.69 to 13.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.50 vs. the industry median of 29.61, Contel Technology 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Gross Margin % among Semiconductors companies is 29.61, based on 1,011 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. Contel Technology Co's current Gross Margin % of 0.93% is 96.9% 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 Contel Technology Co and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Gross Margin % is 29.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Contel Technology Co's current Gross Margin % is 0.93%, which is 86% below median its own 10-year median of 6.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Contel Technology Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Contel Technology Co (HKSE:01912) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.34, compared to a current price of HK$1.75 — trading 414.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 0.93%, which is 86% below median its 10-year median of 6.50 and 96.9% below the Semiconductors industry median of 29.61. Contel Technology Co's overall GF Score™ is 31/100 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 Contel Technology Co (HKSE:01912), the current Gross Margin % is 0.93% as of Mar. 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 Contel Technology Co (HKSE:01912) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Contel Technology Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$1.75 is trading 414.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.34.
GuruFocus considers Contel Technology Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01912:
Gross Margin %: 0.93% (86% below median its 10-year median of 6.50)
GF Value™: HK$0.34 vs. price of HK$1.75 (414.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 96.9% below the Semiconductors median (#942 of 1011)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01912 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Contel Technology Co Ltd is mainly engaged in sourcing and sale of integrated circuit (IC) products. It specializes in providing IC application solutions and IC-related services in five main categories: mobile devices and smart charging products; motor control; sensors and automation; light-emitting diode; radio frequency (RF) power.
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