Sanergy GroupHKSE:02459 -3.64%57 Gross Margin % is 7.35% as of Dec. 2025, which is 59% below its 10-year median of 18.11. GuruFocus rates HKSE:02459 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$4.99 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 593 Steel companies, Sanergy Group ranks worse than 65.43% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sanergy Group's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:02459'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -30.3 Med: 18.11 Max: 62.51
Current: 8.77
During the past 8 years, the highestGross Margin % of Sanergy Group was 62.51%. The lowest was -30.30%. And the median was 18.11%.
HKSE:02459's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 65.43% of 593
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 12.6
vs HKSE:02459: 8.77
Sanergy Group had a gross margin of 7.35% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Sanergy Group was 0.00% per year.
Sanergy Group (HKSE:02459) 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
Sanergy Group had a gross margin of 7.35% 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.
Sanergy Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
Sanergy Group Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sanergy 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:02459 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Sanergy 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.
Sanergy Group Gross Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Sanergy Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sanergy 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.
Sanergy Group (HKSE:02459) has a Gross Margin % of 7.35% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Sanergy Group and its competitors. This is 59% below median its historical median of 18.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Sanergy Group ranks #388 out of 593 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 65.4%.
Is Sanergy Group's Gross Margin % too high?
Sanergy Group's current Gross Margin % of 7.35% is 59% below median its 10-year median of 18.11. The Steel industry median Gross Margin % is 12.60. Sanergy Group's value of 7.35% is 41.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sanergy Group ranks #388 out of 593 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sanergy Group has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sanergy Group's Gross Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Sanergy Group ranks #388 out of 593 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Sanergy Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 12.60. Sanergy Group's value of 7.35% is 41.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 18.11 vs. the industry median of 12.60, Sanergy 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 Steel company?
The median Gross Margin % among Steel companies is 12.60, based on 593 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. Sanergy Group's current Gross Margin % of 7.35% is 41.7% 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 Sanergy Group and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Gross Margin % is 12.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sanergy Group's current Gross Margin % is 7.35%, which is 59% below median its own 10-year median of 18.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sanergy Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanergy Group (HKSE:02459) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$4.99, compared to a current price of HK$0.53 — trading 89.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 7.35%, which is 59% below median its 10-year median of 18.11 and 41.7% below the Steel industry median of 12.60. Sanergy Group's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 Sanergy Group (HKSE:02459), the current Gross Margin % is 7.35% 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 Sanergy Group (HKSE:02459) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanergy Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.53 is trading 89.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$4.99.
GuruFocus considers Sanergy Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:02459:
Gross Margin %: 7.35% (59% below median its 10-year median of 18.11)
GF Value™: HK$4.99 vs. price of HK$0.53 (89.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 41.7% below the Steel median (#388 of 593)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:02459 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sanergy Group Ltd is a manufacturer of UHP graphite electrodes. The company sells the products to automotive, infrastructure, construction, appliance, machinery, equipment, and transportation industries. Geographically, the company operates in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, the People's Republic of China, and Asia Pacific excluding the PRC.
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