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Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Langu Co's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$-3.70 Mil. Langu Co's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$15.60 Mil. Therefore, Langu Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -23.74%.
Warning Sign:
Langu Co Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -15.2%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Langu Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:08072'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 25.62 Med: 43.87 Max: 69.96
Current: 29.48
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Langu Co was 69.96%. The lowest was 25.62%. And the median was 43.87%.
HKSE:08072's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 65.96% of 617
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 49.74
vs HKSE:08072: 29.48
Langu Co had a gross margin of -23.74% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Langu Co was -15.20% 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
Langu Co had a gross margin of -23.74% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
Langu Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Langu Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Langu 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.
HKSE:08072 vs MS, GS, SCHW: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, Langu 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.
Langu Co Gross Margin % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Langu Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Langu 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.
Langu Co (HKSE:08072) has a Gross Margin % of -23.74% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Langu Co and its competitors. Over the past decade, Langu Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.62 to 69.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Langu Co ranks #407 out of 617 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 66%.
Is Langu Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Langu Co's current Gross Margin % is -23.74%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.62 to a high of 69.96. Based on the distribution chart, Langu Co ranks #407 out of 617 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Langu Co has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Langu Co's Gross Margin % compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Langu Co ranks #407 out of 617 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Langu Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 49.74. Historically, Langu Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.62 to 69.96 over the past decade. 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Gross Margin % among Capital Markets companies is 49.74, based on 617 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. 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 Langu Co and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Gross Margin % is 49.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Langu Co's current Gross Margin % is -23.74%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Langu Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Langu Co (HKSE:08072) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.13, compared to a current price of HK$0.33 — trading 150% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is -23.74%. Langu Co's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 with 4 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 Langu Co (HKSE:08072), the current Gross Margin % is -23.74% as of Mar. 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.
Is Langu Co (HKSE:08072) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Langu Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.33 is trading 150% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.13.
GuruFocus considers Langu Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:08072:
Gross Margin %: -23.74%
GF Value™: HK$0.13 vs. price of HK$0.33 (150% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:08072 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Langu Co Ltd, formerly known as Roma (meta) Group Ltd, is principally engaged in the provision of valuation and advisory services, financing services and securities broking, placing and underwriting, and investment advisory and asset management services. The services of the company include natural resources valuation and technical advisory services, specialized valuation and consultancy services, such as business and intangible assets valuation, and financial instruments valuation. Its business segments are Valuation and advisory services, Financing services, Securities broking, placing and underwriting investment advisory and asset management, and other segments. It operates in Hong Kong and derives the majority of its revenue from the Valuation and advisory services segment.
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