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AustAsia GroupHKSE:02425 71 Gross Margin % is 16.16% as of Dec. 2025, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 18.90. GuruFocus rates HKSE:02425 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$1.22 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,911 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, AustAsia Group ranks worse than 74.99% on this metric.
AustAsia Group Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -14%.
The historical rank and industry rank for AustAsia Group's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:02425'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.81 Med: 18.9 Max: 27.07
Current: 15.55
During the past 7 years, the highestGross Margin % of AustAsia Group was 27.07%. The lowest was 11.81%. And the median was 18.90%.
HKSE:02425's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 74.99% of 1911
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.46
vs HKSE:02425: 15.55
AustAsia Group had a gross margin of 16.16% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for AustAsia Group was -14.00% per year.
AustAsia Group (HKSE:02425) 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
AustAsia Group had a gross margin of 16.16% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
AustAsia Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
AustAsia Group Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AustAsia Group'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:02425 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, AustAsia 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.
AustAsia Group Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, AustAsia Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AustAsia 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.
AustAsia Group (HKSE:02425) has a Gross Margin % of 16.16% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on AustAsia Group and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 18.90. Over the past decade, AustAsia Group's Gross Margin % has ranged from 11.81 to 27.07. According to the industry distribution chart, AustAsia Group ranks #1433 out of 1911 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 75%.
Is AustAsia Group's Gross Margin % too high?
AustAsia Group's current Gross Margin % of 16.16% is 14% below median its 10-year median of 18.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.81 to a high of 27.07. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.46. AustAsia Group's value of 16.16% is 38.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AustAsia Group ranks #1433 out of 1911 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, AustAsia Group has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AustAsia Group's Gross Margin % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, AustAsia Group ranks #1433 out of 1911 companies for Gross Margin %. This places AustAsia Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.46. AustAsia Group's value of 16.16% is 38.9% below this benchmark. Historically, AustAsia Group's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 11.81 to 27.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.90 vs. the industry median of 26.46, AustAsia 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Gross Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 26.46, based on 1,911 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. AustAsia Group's current Gross Margin % of 16.16% is 38.9% 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 AustAsia Group and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AustAsia Group's current Gross Margin % is 16.16%, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 18.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AustAsia Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AustAsia Group (HKSE:02425) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$1.22, compared to a current price of HK$1.99 — trading 63.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 16.16%, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 18.90 and 38.9% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.46. AustAsia Group's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 8 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 AustAsia Group (HKSE:02425), the current Gross Margin % is 16.16% 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 AustAsia Group (HKSE:02425) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AustAsia Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$1.99 is trading 63.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$1.22.
GuruFocus considers AustAsia Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:02425:
Gross Margin %: 16.16% (14% below median its 10-year median of 18.90)
GF Value™: HK$1.22 vs. price of HK$1.99 (63.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 38.9% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1433 of 1911)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:02425 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AustAsia Group Ltd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it is mainly engaged in the production and sales of raw milk, beef cattle, and feed products, and the distribution and sales of milk products in the People's Republic of China. The company's reportable operating segments are: the raw milk business for the production and sales of raw milk; the beef cattle business for raising and sales of beef cattle; and the ancillary business for sales of milk products, feed products, and others. Maximum revenue for the company is generated from its Raw milk segment. Geographically, the company derives its revenue from Mainland China.
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