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MBV InternationalHKSE:01957 71 Gross Margin % is 31.79% as of Dec. 2025, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 29.69. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01957 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.44 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,028 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, MBV International ranks better than 55.84% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for MBV International's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:01957'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 26.74 Med: 29.69 Max: 32.03
Current: 32.03
During the past 10 years, the highestGross Margin % of MBV International was 32.03%. The lowest was 26.74%. And the median was 29.69%.
HKSE:01957's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 55.84% of 1028
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 28.32
vs HKSE:01957: 32.03
MBV International had a gross margin of 31.79% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for MBV International was 3.80% per year.
MBV International (HKSE:01957) 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
MBV International had a gross margin of 31.79% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
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.
MBV International Gross Margin % Related Terms
MBV International Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MBV International'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:01957 vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, MBV International'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.
MBV International Gross Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, MBV International's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MBV International'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.
MBV International (HKSE:01957) has a Gross Margin % of 31.79% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on MBV International and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 29.69. Over the past decade, MBV International's Gross Margin % has ranged from 26.74 to 32.03. According to the industry distribution chart, MBV International ranks #454 out of 1028 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 44.2%.
Is MBV International's Gross Margin % too high?
MBV International's current Gross Margin % of 31.79% is near median its 10-year median of 29.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 26.74 to a high of 32.03. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Gross Margin % is 28.32. MBV International's value of 31.79% is 12.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MBV International ranks #454 out of 1028 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, MBV International has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MBV International's Gross Margin % compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, MBV International ranks #454 out of 1028 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts MBV International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 28.32. MBV International's value of 31.79% is 12.3% above this benchmark. Historically, MBV International's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 26.74 to 32.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 29.69 vs. the industry median of 28.32, MBV International 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Gross Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 28.32, based on 1,028 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. MBV International's current Gross Margin % of 31.79% is 12.3% 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 MBV International and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Gross Margin % is 28.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MBV International's current Gross Margin % is 31.79%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 29.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MBV International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MBV International (HKSE:01957) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.44, compared to a current price of HK$0.29 — trading 34.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 31.79%, which is near median its 10-year median of 29.69 and 12.3% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 28.32. MBV International's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 5 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 MBV International (HKSE:01957), the current Gross Margin % is 31.79% 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 MBV International (HKSE:01957) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MBV International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.29 is trading 34.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.44.
GuruFocus considers MBV International to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01957:
Gross Margin %: 31.79% (near median its 10-year median of 29.69)
GF Value™: HK$0.44 vs. price of HK$0.29 (34.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 12.3% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#454 of 1028)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01957 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MBV International Ltd is an investment holding company and its subsidiaries are principally engaged in the provision of imprintable apparel and gift products in Malaysia and Singapore. The company's brands are Oren Collection, TRITAN. The company's operating segment includes Wholesaling of imprintable apparel and gift products.; and Manufacturing of imprintable apparel. The company generates majority of revenue from Wholesaling segment. The geographical segments of the company are Malaysia and Singapore, of which Malaysia accounts for the majority of revenue.
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