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M&L Holdings GroupHKSE:08152 +18.06% Gross Margin % is 42.92% as of Dec. 2025, which is 43% above its 10-year median of 29.99. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 156 Industrial Distribution companies, M&L Holdings Group ranks better than 91.67% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for M&L Holdings Group's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:08152'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 24.51 Med: 29.99 Max: 42.8
Current: 42.8
During the past 11 years, the highestGross Margin % of M&L Holdings Group was 42.80%. The lowest was 24.51%. And the median was 29.99%.
HKSE:08152's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 91.67% of 156
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 24.295
vs HKSE:08152: 42.80
M&L Holdings Group had a gross margin of 42.92% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for M&L Holdings Group was 8.40% per year.
M&L Holdings Group (HKSE:08152) 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
M&L Holdings Group had a gross margin of 42.92% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 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.
M&L Holdings Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
M&L Holdings Group Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for M&L Holdings Group'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:08152 vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, M&L Holdings Group'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.
M&L Holdings Group Gross Margin % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, M&L Holdings Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where M&L Holdings Group'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.
M&L Holdings Group (HKSE:08152) has a Gross Margin % of 42.92% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on M&L Holdings Group and its competitors. This is 43% above median its historical median of 29.99. Over the past decade, M&L Holdings Group's Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.51 to 42.80. According to the industry distribution chart, M&L Holdings Group ranks #13 out of 156 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 8.3%.
Is M&L Holdings Group's Gross Margin % too high?
M&L Holdings Group's current Gross Margin % of 42.92% is 43% above median its 10-year median of 29.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 24.51 to a high of 42.80. The Industrial Distribution industry median Gross Margin % is 24.30. M&L Holdings Group's value of 42.92% is 76.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, M&L Holdings Group ranks #13 out of 156 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does M&L Holdings Group's Gross Margin % compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, M&L Holdings Group ranks #13 out of 156 companies for Gross Margin %. This places M&L Holdings Group in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.30. M&L Holdings Group's value of 42.92% is 76.7% above this benchmark. Historically, M&L Holdings Group's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.51 to 42.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 29.99 vs. the industry median of 24.30, M&L Holdings Group 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 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. M&L Holdings Group's current Gross Margin % of 42.92% is 76.7% 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 M&L Holdings Group 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. M&L Holdings Group's current Gross Margin % is 42.92%, which is 43% above median its own 10-year median of 29.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is M&L Holdings Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, M&L Holdings Group (HKSE:08152) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.05, compared to a current price of HK$0.09 — trading 70% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 42.92%, which is 43% above median its 10-year median of 29.99 and 76.7% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 24.30. 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 M&L Holdings Group (HKSE:08152), the current Gross Margin % is 42.92% as of Dec. 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.
M&L Holdings Group Ltd is an investment holding. The principal activities of the group are trading and lease of construction machinery and spare parts. It is segmented into Tunnelling and Foundation. The company generates maximum revenue from the Tunnelling segment. Its Tunnelling segment is engaged in the supply of specialised cutting tools and parts for construction equipment. The Foundation segment is engaged in the supply of fabricated construction steel works and equipment. Geographically, the organization has a business presence in Hong Kong, PRC, North America, Vietnam, Australia, other Asia-Pacific countries, and other countries, of which key revenue is generated from Australia.
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