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Universe Printshop HoldingsHKSE:08448 34 Gross Margin % is 30.52% as of Mar. 2026, which is 51% above its 10-year median of 20.22. GuruFocus rates HKSE:08448 with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.44 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,005 Business Services companies, Universe Printshop Holdings ranks worse than 75.22% on this metric.
HKSE:08448's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 75.22% of 1005
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 34.31
vs HKSE:08448: 20.76
Universe Printshop Holdings had a gross margin of 30.52% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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
Universe Printshop Holdings had a gross margin of 30.52% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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.
Universe Printshop Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
Universe Printshop Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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:08448 vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Universe Printshop 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.
Universe Printshop Holdings Gross Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Universe Printshop Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Universe Printshop 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.
Universe Printshop Holdings (HKSE:08448) has a Gross Margin % of 30.52% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Universe Printshop Holdings and its competitors. This is 51% above median its historical median of 20.22. Over the past decade, Universe Printshop Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.47 to 24.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Universe Printshop Holdings ranks #756 out of 1005 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 75.2%.
Is Universe Printshop Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Universe Printshop Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 30.52% is 51% above median its 10-year median of 20.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.47 to a high of 24.66. The Business Services industry median Gross Margin % is 34.31. Universe Printshop Holdings' value of 30.52% is 11% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Universe Printshop Holdings ranks #756 out of 1005 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Universe Printshop 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 Universe Printshop Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Universe Printshop Holdings ranks #756 out of 1005 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Universe Printshop Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 34.31. Universe Printshop Holdings' value of 30.52% is 11% below this benchmark. Historically, Universe Printshop Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.47 to 24.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.22 vs. the industry median of 34.31, Universe Printshop Holdings 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 34.31, based on 1,005 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. Universe Printshop Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 30.52% is 11% 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 Universe Printshop Holdings and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 34.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Universe Printshop Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 30.52%, which is 51% above median its own 10-year median of 20.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Universe Printshop Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universe Printshop Holdings (HKSE:08448) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.44, compared to a current price of HK$0.89 — trading 102.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 30.52%, which is 51% above median its 10-year median of 20.22 and 11% below the Business Services industry median of 34.31. Universe Printshop Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 4 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 Universe Printshop Holdings (HKSE:08448), the current Gross Margin % is 30.52% 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 Universe Printshop Holdings (HKSE:08448) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universe Printshop Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.89 is trading 102.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.44.
GuruFocus considers Universe Printshop Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:08448:
Gross Margin %: 30.52% (51% above median its 10-year median of 20.22)
GF Value™: HK$0.44 vs. price of HK$0.89 (102.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 11% below the Business Services median (#756 of 1005)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:08448 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Universe Printshop Holdings Ltd is engaged in provision of general printing services and trading of printing products. Its services include offset printing, ink-jet printing, toner-based digital printing and Other printing related products It also provides services to the customers, which include the production of other printing-related products such as pre-ink stamps, plastic name cards, printed eco-bags, and printed plastic folders. It operates through two segments: Provision of general printing services, and Trading of printing equipment and consumables. All of its revenue come from Hong Kong, from the Provision of general printing services.
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