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Lingbao Gold Group CoHKSE:03330 -5.69%79 Gross Margin % is 31.45% as of Dec. 2025, which is 213% above its 10-year median of 10.06. GuruFocus rates HKSE:03330 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$4.60 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 732 Metals & Mining companies, Lingbao Gold Group Co ranks worse than 55.6% on this metric.
HKSE:03330's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 55.6% of 732
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 26.175
vs HKSE:03330: 21.51
Lingbao Gold Group Co had a gross margin of 31.45% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Lingbao Gold Group Co was 10.70% per year.
Lingbao Gold Group Co (HKSE:03330) 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
Lingbao Gold Group Co had a gross margin of 31.45% 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.
Lingbao Gold Group Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Lingbao Gold Group Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lingbao Gold Group Co'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.
For the Gold subindustry, Lingbao Gold Group Co'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.
Lingbao Gold Group Co Gross Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Lingbao Gold Group Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lingbao Gold Group Co'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.
Lingbao Gold Group Co (HKSE:03330) has a Gross Margin % of 31.45% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Lingbao Gold Group Co and its competitors. This is 213% above median its historical median of 10.06. Over the past decade, Lingbao Gold Group Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 4.39 to 21.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Lingbao Gold Group Co ranks #407 out of 732 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 55.6%.
Is Lingbao Gold Group Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Lingbao Gold Group Co's current Gross Margin % of 31.45% is 213% above median its 10-year median of 10.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.39 to a high of 21.51. The Metals & Mining industry median Gross Margin % is 26.18. Lingbao Gold Group Co's value of 31.45% is 20.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lingbao Gold Group Co ranks #407 out of 732 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Lingbao Gold Group Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lingbao Gold Group Co's Gross Margin % compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Lingbao Gold Group Co ranks #407 out of 732 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Lingbao Gold Group Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.18. Lingbao Gold Group Co's value of 31.45% is 20.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Lingbao Gold Group Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 4.39 to 21.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.06 vs. the industry median of 26.18, Lingbao Gold Group Co 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Gross Margin % among Metals & Mining companies is 26.18, based on 732 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. Lingbao Gold Group Co's current Gross Margin % of 31.45% is 20.2% 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 Lingbao Gold Group Co and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lingbao Gold Group Co's current Gross Margin % is 31.45%, which is 213% above median its own 10-year median of 10.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lingbao Gold Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lingbao Gold Group Co (HKSE:03330) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$4.60, compared to a current price of HK$15.24 — trading 231.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 31.45%, which is 213% above median its 10-year median of 10.06 and 20.2% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 26.18. Lingbao Gold Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Lingbao Gold Group Co (HKSE:03330), the current Gross Margin % is 31.45% 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 Lingbao Gold Group Co (HKSE:03330) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lingbao Gold Group Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$15.24 is trading 231.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$4.60.
GuruFocus considers Lingbao Gold Group Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:03330:
Gross Margin %: 31.45% (213% above median its 10-year median of 10.06)
GF Value™: HK$4.60 vs. price of HK$15.24 (231.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 20.2% above the Metals & Mining median (#407 of 732)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:03330 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lingbao Gold Group Co Ltd is engaged in the mining, processing, smelting, and selling of gold and other metallic products in the People's Republic of China (PRC). The company operates in four segments: Mining in PRC, Mining in KR (Kyrgyz Republic), Smelting, and Retailing. The vast majority of its revenue comes from the smelting segment, which includes gold and other metal smelting and refinery operations in the PRC. The company generates revenue from selling Gold bullion, Silver, Copper products, Sulphuric acid, and Gold concentrates, and others.
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