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Hong Kong Johnson Holdings CoHKSE:01955 61 Gross Margin % is 2.73% as of Mar. 2026, which is 61% below its 10-year median of 7.01. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01955 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.84 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,005 Business Services companies, Hong Kong Johnson Holdings Co ranks worse than 97.21% on this metric.
Hong Kong Johnson Holdings Co (HKSE:01955) 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
Hong Kong Johnson Holdings Co had a gross margin of 2.73% 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.
Hong Kong Johnson Holdings Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Hong Kong Johnson Holdings 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.
Hong Kong Johnson Holdings Co Gross Margin % Chart
HKSE:01955 vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Hong Kong Johnson Holdings 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.
Hong Kong Johnson Holdings Co Gross Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Hong Kong Johnson Holdings Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hong Kong Johnson Holdings 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.
Hong Kong Johnson Holdings Co (HKSE:01955) has a Gross Margin % of 2.73% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Hong Kong Johnson Holdings Co and its competitors. This is 61% below median its historical median of 7.01. Over the past decade, Hong Kong Johnson Holdings Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 3.17 to 10.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Hong Kong Johnson Holdings Co ranks #977 out of 1005 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 97.2%.
Is Hong Kong Johnson Holdings Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Hong Kong Johnson Holdings Co's current Gross Margin % of 2.73% is 61% below median its 10-year median of 7.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.17 to a high of 10.26. The Business Services industry median Gross Margin % is 34.31. Hong Kong Johnson Holdings Co's value of 2.73% is 92% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hong Kong Johnson Holdings Co ranks #977 out of 1005 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hong Kong Johnson Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hong Kong Johnson Holdings Co's Gross Margin % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Hong Kong Johnson Holdings Co ranks #977 out of 1005 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Hong Kong Johnson Holdings Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 34.31. Hong Kong Johnson Holdings Co's value of 2.73% is 92% below this benchmark. Historically, Hong Kong Johnson Holdings Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 3.17 to 10.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.01 vs. the industry median of 34.31, Hong Kong Johnson Holdings 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 Business Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Business Services companies is 34.31, based on 1,005 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. Hong Kong Johnson Holdings Co's current Gross Margin % of 2.73% is 92% 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 Hong Kong Johnson Holdings Co and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 34.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hong Kong Johnson Holdings Co's current Gross Margin % is 2.73%, which is 61% below median its own 10-year median of 7.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hong Kong Johnson Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hong Kong Johnson Holdings Co (HKSE:01955) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.84, compared to a current price of HK$0.57 — trading 32.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 2.73%, which is 61% below median its 10-year median of 7.01 and 92% below the Business Services industry median of 34.31. Hong Kong Johnson Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Hong Kong Johnson Holdings Co (HKSE:01955), the current Gross Margin % is 2.73% 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 Hong Kong Johnson Holdings Co (HKSE:01955) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hong Kong Johnson Holdings Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.57 is trading 32.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.84.
GuruFocus considers Hong Kong Johnson Holdings Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01955:
Gross Margin %: 2.73% (61% below median its 10-year median of 7.01)
GF Value™: HK$0.84 vs. price of HK$0.57 (32.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 92% below the Business Services median (#977 of 1005)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01955 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hong Kong Johnson Holdings Co Ltd is an investment holding company. The company is engaged in providing a wide range of environmental hygiene services in Hong Kong including the provision of building cleaning services, park and recreation center cleaning services, street cleaning services, institutional cleaning services, pest management services, garbage logistics services, and environmental improvement services.
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