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Eco-Tek HoldingsHKSE:08169 Gross Margin % is 29.98% as of Apr. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 31.69. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,005 Industrial Products companies, Eco-Tek Holdings ranks better than 51.98% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Eco-Tek Holdings's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:08169'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 25.78 Med: 31.69 Max: 36.23
Current: 27.78
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Eco-Tek Holdings was 36.23%. The lowest was 25.78%. And the median was 31.69%.
HKSE:08169's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 51.98% of 3005
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.98
vs HKSE:08169: 27.78
Eco-Tek Holdings had a gross margin of 29.98% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Eco-Tek Holdings was 0.40% 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
Eco-Tek Holdings had a gross margin of 29.98% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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.
Eco-Tek Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
Eco-Tek Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Eco-Tek 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:08169 vs VLTO, ZWS, CECO: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Pollution & Treatment Controls subindustry, Eco-Tek 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.
Eco-Tek Holdings Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Eco-Tek Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Eco-Tek 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.
Eco-Tek Holdings (HKSE:08169) has a Gross Margin % of 29.98% as of Apr. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Eco-Tek Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 31.69. Over the past decade, Eco-Tek Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.78 to 36.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Eco-Tek Holdings ranks #1443 out of 3005 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 48%.
Is Eco-Tek Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Eco-Tek Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 29.98% is near median its 10-year median of 31.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.78 to a high of 36.23. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.98. Eco-Tek Holdings' value of 29.98% is 11.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Eco-Tek Holdings ranks #1443 out of 3005 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint.
How does Eco-Tek Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to VLTO and ZWS?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Eco-Tek Holdings ranks #1443 out of 3005 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Eco-Tek Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.98. Eco-Tek Holdings' value of 29.98% is 11.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Eco-Tek Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.78 to 36.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 31.69 vs. the industry median of 26.98, Eco-Tek 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 26.98, based on 3,005 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. Eco-Tek Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 29.98% is 11.1% 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 Eco-Tek Holdings and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Eco-Tek Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 29.98%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 31.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Eco-Tek Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eco-Tek Holdings (HKSE:08169) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.04, compared to a current price of HK$0.04 — trading 12.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 29.98%, which is near median its 10-year median of 31.69 and 11.1% above the Industrial Products industry median of 26.98. 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 Eco-Tek Holdings (HKSE:08169), the current Gross Margin % is 29.98% as of Apr. 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.
Eco-Tek Holdings Ltd and its subsidiaries are principally involved in the marketing, sales, servicing, research, and development of environmental protection-related products and services. The Company operates in two segments: the Environment-friendly Products segment, which accounts for the majority of revenue and involves the sale of general and industrial environment-friendly products, components, and related accessories, and the Water Supply Plants segment, which is engaged in the supply of processed water in the PRC. Geographically, the Company operates in Hong Kong, the PRC, and other regions, with the majority of its revenue generated from the PRC.
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