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Dalipal HoldingsHKSE:01921 +1.23%77 Gross Margin % is 11.56% as of Dec. 2025, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 12.41. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01921 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$5.87 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 870 Oil & Gas companies, Dalipal Holdings ranks worse than 77.7% on this metric.
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
Dalipal Holdings had a gross margin of 11.56% 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.
Dalipal Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
Dalipal Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dalipal Holdings'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:01921 vs SLB, BKR, FTI: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Dalipal 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.
Dalipal Holdings Gross Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Dalipal Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dalipal 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.
Dalipal Holdings (HKSE:01921) has a Gross Margin % of 11.56% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Dalipal Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 12.41. Over the past decade, Dalipal Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 4.62 to 19.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Dalipal Holdings ranks #676 out of 870 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 77.7%.
Is Dalipal Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Dalipal Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 11.56% is near median its 10-year median of 12.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.62 to a high of 19.40. The Oil & Gas industry median Gross Margin % is 26.12. Dalipal Holdings' value of 11.56% is 55.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dalipal Holdings ranks #676 out of 870 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Dalipal Holdings has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dalipal Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to SLB and BKR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Dalipal Holdings ranks #676 out of 870 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Dalipal Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.12. Dalipal Holdings' value of 11.56% is 55.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Dalipal Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 4.62 to 19.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.41 vs. the industry median of 26.12, Dalipal 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median Gross Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 26.12, based on 870 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. Dalipal Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 11.56% is 55.7% 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 Dalipal Holdings and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dalipal Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 11.56%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 12.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dalipal Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dalipal Holdings (HKSE:01921) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$5.87, compared to a current price of HK$3.30 — trading 43.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 11.56%, which is near median its 10-year median of 12.41 and 55.7% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 26.12. Dalipal Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Dalipal Holdings (HKSE:01921), the current Gross Margin % is 11.56% 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 Dalipal Holdings (HKSE:01921) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dalipal Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$3.30 is trading 43.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$5.87.
GuruFocus considers Dalipal Holdings to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01921:
Gross Margin %: 11.56% (near median its 10-year median of 12.41)
GF Value™: HK$5.87 vs. price of HK$3.30 (43.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 55.7% below the Oil & Gas median (#676 of 870)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01921 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dalipal Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it is engaged in the development, manufacturing, and sale of oil and gas pipes, new energy pipes, special seamless steel pipes, and other products. The Group's reportable segments are: Oil and gas pipes, which generate the maximum revenue, and New energy pipes and special seamless steel pipes. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from the People's Republic of China (PRC), and the rest from the Middle East, Africa, Southeast Asia, and other regions.
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