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Aeso HoldingHKSE:08341 47 Gross Margin % is 19.20% as of Mar. 2026, which is 46% above its 10-year median of 13.18. GuruFocus rates HKSE:08341 with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.07 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,004 Business Services companies, Aeso Holding ranks worse than 76.2% on this metric.
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
Aeso Holding had a gross margin of 19.20% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
Aeso Holding Gross Margin % Related Terms
Aeso Holding Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Aeso Holding'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:08341 vs VRSK, EFX, BAH: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Consulting Services subindustry, Aeso Holding'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.
Aeso Holding Gross Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Aeso Holding's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aeso Holding'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.
Aeso Holding (HKSE:08341) has a Gross Margin % of 19.20% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Aeso Holding and its competitors. This is 46% above median its historical median of 13.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Aeso Holding ranks #765 out of 1004 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 76.2%.
Is Aeso Holding's Gross Margin % too high?
Aeso Holding's current Gross Margin % of 19.20% is 46% above median its 10-year median of 13.18. The Business Services industry median Gross Margin % is 34.46. Aeso Holding's value of 19.20% is 44.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aeso Holding ranks #765 out of 1004 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Aeso Holding has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aeso Holding's Gross Margin % compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Aeso Holding ranks #765 out of 1004 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Aeso Holding in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 34.46. Aeso Holding's value of 19.20% is 44.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 13.18 vs. the industry median of 34.46, Aeso Holding has consistently been below 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 Business Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Business Services companies is 34.46, based on 1,004 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. Aeso Holding's current Gross Margin % of 19.20% is 44.3% below 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 Aeso Holding and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 34.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aeso Holding's current Gross Margin % is 19.20%, which is 46% above median its own 10-year median of 13.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aeso Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aeso Holding (HKSE:08341) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.07, compared to a current price of HK$0.16 — trading 130% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 19.20%, which is 46% above median its 10-year median of 13.18 and 44.3% below the Business Services industry median of 34.46. Aeso Holding's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 6 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 Aeso Holding (HKSE:08341), the current Gross Margin % is 19.20% as of Mar. 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.
Is Aeso Holding (HKSE:08341) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aeso Holding stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.16 is trading 130% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.07.
GuruFocus considers Aeso Holding to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:08341:
Gross Margin %: 19.20% (46% above median its 10-year median of 13.18)
GF Value™: HK$0.07 vs. price of HK$0.16 (130% above fair value)
Industry Position: 44.3% below the Business Services median (#765 of 1004)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:08341 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Aeso Holding Ltd is an investment holding company. Through its subsidiaries, it operates as a contractor providing renovation work and alteration services for commercial premises. It also offers fitting-out work for the construction of commercial and residential developments. The operating segments of the company are Fitting-out projects and Renovation projects, of which maximum revenue is derived from operating Fitting-out projects. The company's revenue is derived from its operations in Hong Kong.
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