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Link HoldingsHKSE:08237 34 Gross Margin % is -225.08% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates HKSE:08237 with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.15 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 791 Travel & Leisure companies, Link Holdings ranks worse than 83.94% on this metric.
Link Holdings (HKSE:08237) 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
Link Holdings had a gross margin of -225.08% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Link Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
Link Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Link 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:08237 vs MAR, HLT, H: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Lodging subindustry, Link 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.
Link Holdings Gross Margin % vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Link Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Link 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.
Link Holdings (HKSE:08237) has a Gross Margin % of -225.08% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Link Holdings and its competitors. Over the past decade, Link Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.99 to 74.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Link Holdings ranks #664 out of 791 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 83.9%.
Is Link Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Link Holdings' current Gross Margin % is -225.08%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.99 to a high of 74.41. Based on the distribution chart, Link Holdings ranks #664 out of 791 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Link Holdings has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Link Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to MAR and HLT?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Link Holdings ranks #664 out of 791 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Link Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 43.65. Historically, Link Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.99 to 74.41 over the past decade. 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median Gross Margin % among Travel & Leisure companies is 43.65, based on 791 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. 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 Link Holdings and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Gross Margin % is 43.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Link Holdings's current Gross Margin % is -225.08%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Link Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Link Holdings (HKSE:08237) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.15, compared to a current price of HK$1.02 — trading 576.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is -225.08%. Link Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 8 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 Link Holdings (HKSE:08237), the current Gross Margin % is -225.08% 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.
Is Link Holdings (HKSE:08237) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Link Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$1.02 is trading 576.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.15.
GuruFocus considers Link Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:08237:
Gross Margin %: -225.08%
GF Value™: HK$0.15 vs. price of HK$1.02 (576.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:08237 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Link Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company engaged in the operation of hotel services and property investment in the Southeast Asia region. The Company's reportable segments are: operation of hotel business in Singapore, Indonesia, and Japan; and distressed debt asset management in the PRC. The majority of the Company's revenue is generated from the operation of the hotel business in Japan.
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