IMS Group HoldingsHKSE:08136 Gross Margin % is 61.20% as of Sep. 2025, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 52.66. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,999 Industrial Products companies, IMS Group Holdings ranks better than 92.7% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for IMS Group Holdings's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:08136'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 46.34 Med: 52.66 Max: 57.65
Current: 54.62
During the past 11 years, the highestGross Margin % of IMS Group Holdings was 57.65%. The lowest was 46.34%. And the median was 52.66%.
HKSE:08136's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 92.7% of 2999
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.85
vs HKSE:08136: 54.62
IMS Group Holdings had a gross margin of 61.20% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for IMS Group Holdings was 1.40% per year.
IMS Group Holdings (HKSE:08136) 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
IMS Group Holdings had a gross margin of 61.20% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 => Durable 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.
IMS Group Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
IMS Group Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for IMS Group 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:08136 vs VRT, BE, HUBB: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, IMS Group 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.
IMS Group Holdings Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, IMS Group Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where IMS Group 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.
IMS Group Holdings (HKSE:08136) has a Gross Margin % of 61.20% as of Sep. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on IMS Group Holdings and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 52.66. Over the past decade, IMS Group Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 46.34 to 57.65. According to the industry distribution chart, IMS Group Holdings ranks #219 out of 2999 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 7.3%.
Is IMS Group Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
IMS Group Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 61.20% is 16% above median its 10-year median of 52.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 46.34 to a high of 57.65. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.85. IMS Group Holdings' value of 61.20% is 127.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, IMS Group Holdings ranks #219 out of 2999 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does IMS Group Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, IMS Group Holdings ranks #219 out of 2999 companies for Gross Margin %. This places IMS Group Holdings in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.85. IMS Group Holdings' value of 61.20% is 127.9% above this benchmark. Historically, IMS Group Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 46.34 to 57.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 52.66 vs. the industry median of 26.85, IMS Group Holdings has consistently been above 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 Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.85, based on 2,999 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. IMS Group Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 61.20% is 127.9% above 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 IMS Group Holdings and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. IMS Group Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 61.20%, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 52.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IMS Group Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IMS Group Holdings (HKSE:08136) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.03, compared to a current price of HK$0.04 — trading 30% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 61.20%, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 52.66 and 127.9% above the Industrial Products industry median of 26.85. 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 IMS Group Holdings (HKSE:08136), the current Gross Margin % is 61.20% as of Sep. 2025. 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.
IMS Group Holdings Ltd is engaged in the sale of light-emitting diode (LED) lighting fixtures and visual-audio systems, the provision of integrated LED lighting solution services, project consultancy, LED lighting system maintenance services, the sale of 3D printing materials, and the provision of 3D printing services. Geographically, it operates in Hong Kong, the PRC, Asia, Europe, and Others, with the majority of the revenue deriving from the PRC.
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