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SFQ GlobalHKSE:01953 -7.64%46 Gross Margin % is 12.74% as of Apr. 2026, which is 42% above its 10-year median of 8.96. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01953 with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.14 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,734 Construction companies, SFQ Global ranks worse than 81.83% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. SFQ Global's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Apr. 2026 was HK$45.9 Mil. SFQ Global's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Apr. 2026 was HK$360.1 Mil. Therefore, SFQ Global's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 12.74%.
Warning Sign:
SFQ Global Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -21.1%.
The historical rank and industry rank for SFQ Global's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:01953'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.04 Med: 8.96 Max: 16.76
Current: 9.5
During the past 9 years, the highestGross Margin % of SFQ Global was 16.76%. The lowest was 1.04%. And the median was 8.96%.
HKSE:01953's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 81.83% of 1734
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 20.705
vs HKSE:01953: 9.50
SFQ Global had a gross margin of 12.74% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for SFQ Global was -21.10% per year.
SFQ Global (HKSE:01953) 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
SFQ Global had a gross margin of 12.74% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 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.
SFQ Global Gross Margin % Related Terms
SFQ Global Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SFQ Global'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:01953 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, SFQ Global'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.
SFQ Global Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, SFQ Global's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SFQ Global'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.
SFQ Global (HKSE:01953) has a Gross Margin % of 12.74% as of Apr. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on SFQ Global and its competitors. This is 42% above median its historical median of 8.96. Over the past decade, SFQ Global's Gross Margin % has ranged from 1.04 to 16.76. According to the industry distribution chart, SFQ Global ranks #1419 out of 1734 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 81.8%.
Is SFQ Global's Gross Margin % too high?
SFQ Global's current Gross Margin % of 12.74% is 42% above median its 10-year median of 8.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.04 to a high of 16.76. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.71. SFQ Global's value of 12.74% is 38.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SFQ Global ranks #1419 out of 1734 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, SFQ Global has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SFQ Global's Gross Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, SFQ Global ranks #1419 out of 1734 companies for Gross Margin %. This places SFQ Global in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.71. SFQ Global's value of 12.74% is 38.5% below this benchmark. Historically, SFQ Global's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 1.04 to 16.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.96 vs. the industry median of 20.71, SFQ Global 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 Construction company?
The median Gross Margin % among Construction companies is 20.71, based on 1,734 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. SFQ Global's current Gross Margin % of 12.74% is 38.5% 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 SFQ Global and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SFQ Global's current Gross Margin % is 12.74%, which is 42% above median its own 10-year median of 8.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SFQ Global stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SFQ Global (HKSE:01953) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.14, compared to a current price of HK$1.33 — trading 850% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 12.74%, which is 42% above median its 10-year median of 8.96 and 38.5% below the Construction industry median of 20.71. SFQ Global's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 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 SFQ Global (HKSE:01953), the current Gross Margin % is 12.74% as of Apr. 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 SFQ Global (HKSE:01953) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SFQ Global stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$1.33 is trading 850% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.14.
GuruFocus considers SFQ Global to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01953:
Gross Margin %: 12.74% (42% above median its 10-year median of 8.96)
GF Value™: HK$0.14 vs. price of HK$1.33 (850% above fair value)
Industry Position: 38.5% below the Construction median (#1419 of 1734)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01953 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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