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Ling Yue Services GroupHKSE:02165 81 Gross Margin % is 31.58% as of Dec. 2025, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 29.78. GuruFocus rates HKSE:02165 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$1.41 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,641 Real Estate companies, Ling Yue Services Group ranks worse than 58.5% on this metric.
Ling Yue Services Group (HKSE:02165) 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
Ling Yue Services Group had a gross margin of 31.58% 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.
Ling Yue Services Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
Ling Yue Services Group 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.
HKSE:02165 vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Ling Yue Services Group'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.
Ling Yue Services Group Gross Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Ling Yue Services Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ling Yue Services Group'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.
Ling Yue Services Group (HKSE:02165) has a Gross Margin % of 31.58% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Ling Yue Services Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 29.78. Over the past decade, Ling Yue Services Group's Gross Margin % has ranged from 26.92 to 33.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Ling Yue Services Group ranks #960 out of 1641 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 58.5%.
Is Ling Yue Services Group's Gross Margin % too high?
Ling Yue Services Group's current Gross Margin % of 31.58% is near median its 10-year median of 29.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 26.92 to a high of 33.82. The Real Estate industry median Gross Margin % is 36.36. Ling Yue Services Group's value of 31.58% is 13.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ling Yue Services Group ranks #960 out of 1641 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ling Yue Services Group has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ling Yue Services Group's Gross Margin % compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Ling Yue Services Group ranks #960 out of 1641 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Ling Yue Services Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.36. Ling Yue Services Group's value of 31.58% is 13.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Ling Yue Services Group's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 26.92 to 33.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 29.78 vs. the industry median of 36.36, Ling Yue Services Group 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 Real Estate company?
The median Gross Margin % among Real Estate companies is 36.36, based on 1,641 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. Ling Yue Services Group's current Gross Margin % of 31.58% is 13.1% 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 Ling Yue Services Group and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ling Yue Services Group's current Gross Margin % is 31.58%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 29.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ling Yue Services Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ling Yue Services Group (HKSE:02165) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$1.41, compared to a current price of HK$1.63 — trading 15.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 31.58%, which is near median its 10-year median of 29.78 and 13.1% below the Real Estate industry median of 36.36. Ling Yue Services Group's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 2 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 Ling Yue Services Group (HKSE:02165), the current Gross Margin % is 31.58% 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 Ling Yue Services Group (HKSE:02165) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ling Yue Services Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$1.63 is trading 15.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$1.41.
GuruFocus considers Ling Yue Services Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:02165:
Gross Margin %: 31.58% (near median its 10-year median of 29.78)
GF Value™: HK$1.41 vs. price of HK$1.63 (15.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 13.1% below the Real Estate median (#960 of 1641)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:02165 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ling Yue Services Group Ltd is a property management company. The business of the company covers residential property services, commercial property services, urban services, public construction services, and others. The Group's revenue is derived from three core businesses namely property management services; value-added services to non-property owners; and community value-added services. The majority of revenue is derived from the property management services segment.
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