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ECI Technology HoldingsHKSE:08013 Gross Margin % is 27.62% as of Feb. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 25.25. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,005 Business Services companies, ECI Technology Holdings ranks worse than 66.07% on this metric.
HKSE:08013's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 66.07% of 1005
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 34.31
vs HKSE:08013: 25.45
ECI Technology Holdings had a gross margin of 27.62% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for ECI Technology Holdings was 1.80% 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
ECI Technology Holdings had a gross margin of 27.62% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => 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.
ECI Technology Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
ECI Technology Holdings 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:08013 vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, ECI Technology 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.
ECI Technology Holdings Gross Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, ECI Technology Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ECI Technology 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.
ECI Technology Holdings (HKSE:08013) has a Gross Margin % of 27.62% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on ECI Technology Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 25.25. Over the past decade, ECI Technology Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 22.39 to 33.70. According to the industry distribution chart, ECI Technology Holdings ranks #664 out of 1005 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 66.1%.
Is ECI Technology Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
ECI Technology Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 27.62% is near median its 10-year median of 25.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 22.39 to a high of 33.70. The Business Services industry median Gross Margin % is 34.31. ECI Technology Holdings' value of 27.62% is 19.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ECI Technology Holdings ranks #664 out of 1005 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint.
How does ECI Technology Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, ECI Technology Holdings ranks #664 out of 1005 companies for Gross Margin %. This places ECI Technology Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 34.31. ECI Technology Holdings' value of 27.62% is 19.5% below this benchmark. Historically, ECI Technology Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 22.39 to 33.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.25 vs. the industry median of 34.31, ECI Technology 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 Business Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Business Services companies is 34.31, based on 1,005 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. ECI Technology Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 27.62% is 19.5% 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 ECI Technology Holdings and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 34.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ECI Technology Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 27.62%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 25.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ECI Technology Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ECI Technology Holdings (HKSE:08013) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.06, compared to a current price of HK$0.06 — trading 6.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 27.62%, which is near median its 10-year median of 25.25 and 19.5% below the Business Services industry median of 34.31. 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 ECI Technology Holdings (HKSE:08013), the current Gross Margin % is 27.62% as of Feb. 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.
ECI Technology Holdings Ltd provides ELV solutions in Hong Kong, including CCTV, fire alarm, public address, audio/video, access control, car park and clubhouse management systems. Its solutions cover LoRa next-generation wireless transmission technology, car charging systems, IoT and AI systems, closed-circuit television, license plate recognition, communication broadcasting, security systems and services, public ticketing and visitor systems, and the Octopus Parking System. The Group offers consultation, design, integration, implementation and maintenance services for private and public sector clients. Its operating and reportable segments are installation and maintenance services, generating the majority of revenue, security guarding services, and electric vehicle charging operation.
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