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Novatech IntelligenceHKSE:08131 +0.40%28 Gross Margin % is 7.56% as of May. 2026, which is 87% below its 10-year median of 59.02. GuruFocus rates HKSE:08131 with a GF Score™ of 28/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.11 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,690 Software companies, Novatech Intelligence ranks worse than 84.16% on this metric.
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
Novatech Intelligence had a gross margin of 7.56% for the quarter that ended in May. 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.
Novatech Intelligence Gross Margin % Related Terms
Novatech Intelligence Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Novatech Intelligence'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:08131 vs QH, SHOP, UBER: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Novatech Intelligence'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.
Novatech Intelligence Gross Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Novatech Intelligence's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Novatech Intelligence'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.
Novatech Intelligence (HKSE:08131) has a Gross Margin % of 7.56% as of May. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Novatech Intelligence and its competitors. This is 87% below median its historical median of 59.02. Over the past decade, Novatech Intelligence's Gross Margin % has ranged from 16.67 to 82.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Novatech Intelligence ranks #2264 out of 2690 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 84.2%.
Is Novatech Intelligence's Gross Margin % too high?
Novatech Intelligence's current Gross Margin % of 7.56% is 87% below median its 10-year median of 59.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.67 to a high of 82.32. The Software industry median Gross Margin % is 40.68. Novatech Intelligence's value of 7.56% is 81.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Novatech Intelligence ranks #2264 out of 2690 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Novatech Intelligence has a GF Score™ of 28/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Novatech Intelligence's Gross Margin % compare to QH and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Novatech Intelligence ranks #2264 out of 2690 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Novatech Intelligence in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.68. Novatech Intelligence's value of 7.56% is 81.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Novatech Intelligence's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 16.67 to 82.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 59.02 vs. the industry median of 40.68, Novatech Intelligence 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 Software company?
The median Gross Margin % among Software companies is 40.68, based on 2,690 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. Novatech Intelligence's current Gross Margin % of 7.56% is 81.4% 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 Novatech Intelligence and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Gross Margin % is 40.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Novatech Intelligence's current Gross Margin % is 7.56%, which is 87% below median its own 10-year median of 59.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Novatech Intelligence stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Novatech Intelligence (HKSE:08131) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.11, compared to a current price of HK$0.25 — trading 127.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 7.56%, which is 87% below median its 10-year median of 59.02 and 81.4% below the Software industry median of 40.68. Novatech Intelligence's overall GF Score™ is 28/100 with 6 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 Novatech Intelligence (HKSE:08131), the current Gross Margin % is 7.56% as of May. 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 Novatech Intelligence (HKSE:08131) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Novatech Intelligence stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.25 is trading 127.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.11.
GuruFocus considers Novatech Intelligence to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:08131:
Gross Margin %: 7.56% (87% below median its 10-year median of 59.02)
GF Value™: HK$0.11 vs. price of HK$0.25 (127.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 81.4% below the Software median (#2264 of 2690)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:08131 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
abc Multiactive Ltd is a Hong Kong-based company principally engaged in the sales of computer software licenses; computer software license leasing and provision of related services; maintenance services; sales of computer hardware and related products; provision of fintech resources services and overseas mortgage loan consultancy services. The company's operating segments are Financial Solutions and Supporting Services. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Supporting Services segment. The company mainly conducts its businesses in Hong Kong.
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