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North Asia Strategic HoldingsHKSE:08080 51 Gross Margin % is 19.04% as of Mar. 2026, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 16.20. GuruFocus rates HKSE:08080 with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.25 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 156 Industrial Distribution companies, North Asia Strategic Holdings ranks worse than 65.38% on this metric.
HKSE:08080's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 65.38% of 156
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 24.295
vs HKSE:08080: 19.25
North Asia Strategic Holdings had a gross margin of 19.04% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
North Asia Strategic Holdings (HKSE:08080) 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
North Asia Strategic Holdings had a gross margin of 19.04% 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.
North Asia Strategic Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
North Asia Strategic 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.
North Asia Strategic Holdings Gross Margin % Chart
HKSE:08080 vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, North Asia Strategic 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.
North Asia Strategic Holdings Gross Margin % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, North Asia Strategic Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where North Asia Strategic 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.
North Asia Strategic Holdings (HKSE:08080) has a Gross Margin % of 19.04% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on North Asia Strategic Holdings and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 16.20. Over the past decade, North Asia Strategic Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.22 to 21.36. According to the industry distribution chart, North Asia Strategic Holdings ranks #102 out of 156 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 65.4%.
Is North Asia Strategic Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
North Asia Strategic Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 19.04% is 18% above median its 10-year median of 16.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.22 to a high of 21.36. The Industrial Distribution industry median Gross Margin % is 24.30. North Asia Strategic Holdings' value of 19.04% is 21.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, North Asia Strategic Holdings ranks #102 out of 156 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, North Asia Strategic Holdings has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does North Asia Strategic Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, North Asia Strategic Holdings ranks #102 out of 156 companies for Gross Margin %. This places North Asia Strategic Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.30. North Asia Strategic Holdings' value of 19.04% is 21.6% below this benchmark. Historically, North Asia Strategic Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.22 to 21.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.20 vs. the industry median of 24.30, North Asia Strategic 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Distribution companies is 24.30, based on 156 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. North Asia Strategic Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 19.04% is 21.6% 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 North Asia Strategic Holdings and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. North Asia Strategic Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 19.04%, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 16.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is North Asia Strategic Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, North Asia Strategic Holdings (HKSE:08080) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.25, compared to a current price of HK$0.42 — trading 68% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 19.04%, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 16.20 and 21.6% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 24.30. North Asia Strategic Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 3 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 North Asia Strategic Holdings (HKSE:08080), the current Gross Margin % is 19.04% 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 North Asia Strategic Holdings (HKSE:08080) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, North Asia Strategic Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.42 is trading 68% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.25.
GuruFocus considers North Asia Strategic Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:08080:
Gross Margin %: 19.04% (18% above median its 10-year median of 16.20)
GF Value™: HK$0.25 vs. price of HK$0.42 (68% above fair value)
Industry Position: 21.6% below the Industrial Distribution median (#102 of 156)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:08080 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
North Asia Strategic Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company. Through its subsidiaries, the company is engaged in the business segments of Hi-tech distribution and services operation, Lease operation and electronic payment solution. It derives maximum revenue from the Hi-tech distribution and services operation segment, which includes trading of surface mount technology (SMT) assembly equipment, machinery and spare parts and provision of related installation, training, repair and maintenance services for SMT assembly equipment. The Leasing operations involve the provision of finance to its customers via a wide array of assets under finance lease arrangements. The group's activities are principally carried out in Hong Kong, China and the rest of Asia.
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