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Sino-Life GroupHKSE:08296 27 Gross Margin % is 62.59% as of Dec. 2025, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 47.11. GuruFocus rates HKSE:08296 with a GF Score™ of 27/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.45 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 93 Personal Services companies, Sino-Life Group ranks better than 56.99% on this metric.
Sino-Life Group (HKSE:08296) 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
Sino-Life Group had a gross margin of 62.59% 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.
Sino-Life Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
Sino-Life Group Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sino-Life 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:08296 vs ROL, SCI, HRB: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Personal Services subindustry, Sino-Life 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.
Sino-Life Group Gross Margin % vs Personal Services Industry
For the Personal Services industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sino-Life Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sino-Life 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.
Sino-Life Group (HKSE:08296) has a Gross Margin % of 62.59% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Sino-Life Group and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 47.11. Over the past decade, Sino-Life Group's Gross Margin % has ranged from 38.70 to 52.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Sino-Life Group ranks #40 out of 93 companies in the Personal Services industry, placing it in the top 43%.
Is Sino-Life Group's Gross Margin % too high?
Sino-Life Group's current Gross Margin % of 62.59% is 33% above median its 10-year median of 47.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 38.70 to a high of 52.12. The Personal Services industry median Gross Margin % is 41.82. Sino-Life Group's value of 62.59% is 49.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sino-Life Group ranks #40 out of 93 companies in the Personal Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sino-Life Group has a GF Score™ of 27/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sino-Life Group's Gross Margin % compare to ROL and SCI?
According to the Personal Services industry distribution chart, Sino-Life Group ranks #40 out of 93 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Sino-Life Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 41.82. Sino-Life Group's value of 62.59% is 49.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Sino-Life Group's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 38.70 to 52.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 47.11 vs. the industry median of 41.82, Sino-Life 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 a Personal Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Personal Services companies is 41.82, based on 93 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. Sino-Life Group's current Gross Margin % of 62.59% is 49.7% 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 Sino-Life Group and its competitors. For the Personal Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 41.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sino-Life Group's current Gross Margin % is 62.59%, which is 33% above median its own 10-year median of 47.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sino-Life Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sino-Life Group (HKSE:08296) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.45, compared to a current price of HK$0.16 — trading 65.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 62.59%, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 47.11 and 49.7% above the Personal Services industry median of 41.82. Sino-Life Group's overall GF Score™ is 27/100 with 3 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 Sino-Life Group (HKSE:08296), the current Gross Margin % is 62.59% 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 Sino-Life Group (HKSE:08296) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sino-Life Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.16 is trading 65.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.45.
GuruFocus considers Sino-Life Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:08296:
Gross Margin %: 62.59% (33% above median its 10-year median of 47.11)
GF Value™: HK$0.45 vs. price of HK$0.16 (65.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 49.7% above the Personal Services median (#40 of 93)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:08296 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sino-Life Group Ltd offers funeral services. It is engaged in the provision of funeral and related services, the sale of burial plots, and the provision of cemetery maintenance services. The company operates in the segments of Funeral services; Biotechnical and other businesses. It derives prime revenue from the Funeral services segment. Geographically, the group has a business presence in the PRC, Taiwan, and Hong Kong, of which a majority of revenue is generated from the PRC.
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