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Nameson HoldingsHKSE:01982 52 Gross Margin % is 8.22% as of Mar. 2026, which is 53% below its 10-year median of 17.58. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01982 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.81 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,028 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Nameson Holdings ranks worse than 71.11% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nameson Holdings's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:01982'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 15.4 Med: 17.58 Max: 23.69
Current: 16.41
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Nameson Holdings was 23.69%. The lowest was 15.40%. And the median was 17.58%.
HKSE:01982's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 71.11% of 1028
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 28.22
vs HKSE:01982: 16.41
Nameson Holdings had a gross margin of 8.22% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Nameson Holdings was -1.00% per year.
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
Nameson Holdings had a gross margin of 8.22% 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.
Nameson Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
Nameson Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nameson 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:01982 vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Nameson 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.
Nameson Holdings Gross Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Nameson Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nameson 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.
Nameson Holdings (HKSE:01982) has a Gross Margin % of 8.22% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Nameson Holdings and its competitors. This is 53% below median its historical median of 17.58. Over the past decade, Nameson Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 15.40 to 23.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Nameson Holdings ranks #731 out of 1028 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 71.1%.
Is Nameson Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Nameson Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 8.22% is 53% below median its 10-year median of 17.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.40 to a high of 23.69. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Gross Margin % is 28.22. Nameson Holdings' value of 8.22% is 70.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nameson Holdings ranks #731 out of 1028 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Nameson Holdings has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nameson Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Nameson Holdings ranks #731 out of 1028 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Nameson Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 28.22. Nameson Holdings' value of 8.22% is 70.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Nameson Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 15.40 to 23.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.58 vs. the industry median of 28.22, Nameson 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 a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Gross Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 28.22, 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. Nameson Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 8.22% is 70.9% 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 Nameson Holdings and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Gross Margin % is 28.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nameson Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 8.22%, which is 53% below median its own 10-year median of 17.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nameson Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nameson Holdings (HKSE:01982) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.81, compared to a current price of HK$0.80 — trading 1.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 8.22%, which is 53% below median its 10-year median of 17.58 and 70.9% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 28.22. Nameson Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 4 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 Nameson Holdings (HKSE:01982), the current Gross Margin % is 8.22% 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 Nameson Holdings (HKSE:01982) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nameson Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.80 is trading 1.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.81.
GuruFocus considers Nameson Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01982:
Gross Margin %: 8.22% (53% below median its 10-year median of 17.58)
GF Value™: HK$0.81 vs. price of HK$0.80 (1.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 70.9% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#731 of 1028)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01982 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nameson Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company. The company's operating segment is the Manufacturing of knitwear products. The services offered by the company are raw material development and procurement, product design, sample manufacturing, high-quality production, quality control, and timely delivery of products. The group has a presence in Japan, Mainland China, North America, and Europe, Southeast Asia, among other countries of which, Japan generates maximum revenue.
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