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Guoen HoldingsHKSE:08121 +10.00%34 Gross Margin % is 10.77% as of Mar. 2026, which is 59% below its 10-year median of 26.53. GuruFocus rates HKSE:08121 with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.72 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 941 Media - Diversified companies, Guoen Holdings ranks worse than 86.4% on this metric.
Guoen Holdings Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -14.5%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Guoen Holdings's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:08121'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.38 Med: 26.53 Max: 38.62
Current: 12.38
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Guoen Holdings was 38.62%. The lowest was 12.38%. And the median was 26.53%.
HKSE:08121's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 86.4% of 941
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 38.99
vs HKSE:08121: 12.38
Guoen Holdings had a gross margin of 10.77% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Guoen Holdings was -14.50% 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
Guoen Holdings had a gross margin of 10.77% 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.
Guoen Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
Guoen Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Guoen Holdings'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:08121 vs APP, OMC, TTD: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Guoen 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.
Guoen Holdings Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Guoen Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Guoen 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.
Guoen Holdings (HKSE:08121) has a Gross Margin % of 10.77% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Guoen Holdings and its competitors. This is 59% below median its historical median of 26.53. Over the past decade, Guoen Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 12.38 to 38.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Guoen Holdings ranks #813 out of 941 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 86.4%.
Is Guoen Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Guoen Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 10.77% is 59% below median its 10-year median of 26.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.38 to a high of 38.62. The Media - Diversified industry median Gross Margin % is 38.99. Guoen Holdings' value of 10.77% is 72.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Guoen Holdings ranks #813 out of 941 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Guoen Holdings has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Guoen Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Guoen Holdings ranks #813 out of 941 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Guoen Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 38.99. Guoen Holdings' value of 10.77% is 72.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Guoen Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 12.38 to 38.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.53 vs. the industry median of 38.99, Guoen 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Gross Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 38.99, based on 941 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. Guoen Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 10.77% is 72.4% 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 Guoen Holdings and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Gross Margin % is 38.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Guoen Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 10.77%, which is 59% below median its own 10-year median of 26.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Guoen Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guoen Holdings (HKSE:08121) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.72, compared to a current price of HK$0.55 — trading 23.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 10.77%, which is 59% below median its 10-year median of 26.53 and 72.4% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 38.99. Guoen Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 34/100 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 Guoen Holdings (HKSE:08121), the current Gross Margin % is 10.77% 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 Guoen Holdings (HKSE:08121) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guoen Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.55 is trading 23.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.72.
GuruFocus considers Guoen Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:08121:
Gross Margin %: 10.77% (59% below median its 10-year median of 26.53)
GF Value™: HK$0.72 vs. price of HK$0.55 (23.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 72.4% below the Media - Diversified median (#813 of 941)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:08121 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Guoen Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company. The company's operating segments include Digital Advertisement Placement Services, Social Media Management Services, and Creative and Technology Services. Creative and Technology Services is engaged in the provision of integrated marketing solutions services and other creative services involving design and copywriting of digital advertisements, production of corporate profile pages, website, apps, and related consultation. The group generates key revenue from the Creative and Technology Services segment.
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