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Lai Group Holding CoHKSE:08455 +15.79% Gross Margin % is 20.94% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 21.70. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,005 Business Services companies, Lai Group Holding Co ranks worse than 74.03% on this metric.
Lai Group Holding Co Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.8%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lai Group Holding Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:08455'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 15.94 Med: 21.7 Max: 27.93
Current: 21.55
During the past 12 years, the highestGross Margin % of Lai Group Holding Co was 27.93%. The lowest was 15.94%. And the median was 21.70%.
HKSE:08455's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 74.03% of 1005
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 34.46
vs HKSE:08455: 21.55
Lai Group Holding Co had a gross margin of 20.94% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Lai Group Holding Co was -1.80% per year.
Lai Group Holding Co (HKSE:08455) 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
Lai Group Holding Co had a gross margin of 20.94% 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.
Lai Group Holding Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Lai Group Holding Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lai Group Holding Co'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:08455 vs VRSK, EFX, BAH: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Consulting Services subindustry, Lai Group Holding Co'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.
Lai Group Holding Co Gross Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Lai Group Holding Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lai Group Holding Co'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.
Lai Group Holding Co (HKSE:08455) has a Gross Margin % of 20.94% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Lai Group Holding Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 21.70. Over the past decade, Lai Group Holding Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 15.94 to 27.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Lai Group Holding Co ranks #744 out of 1005 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 74%.
Is Lai Group Holding Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Lai Group Holding Co's current Gross Margin % of 20.94% is near median its 10-year median of 21.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.94 to a high of 27.93. The Business Services industry median Gross Margin % is 34.46. Lai Group Holding Co's value of 20.94% is 39.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lai Group Holding Co ranks #744 out of 1005 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint.
How does Lai Group Holding Co's Gross Margin % compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Lai Group Holding Co ranks #744 out of 1005 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Lai Group Holding Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 34.46. Lai Group Holding Co's value of 20.94% is 39.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Lai Group Holding Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 15.94 to 27.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.70 vs. the industry median of 34.46, Lai Group Holding Co 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 1,005 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. Lai Group Holding Co's current Gross Margin % of 20.94% is 39.2% 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 Lai Group Holding Co 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. Lai Group Holding Co's current Gross Margin % is 20.94%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 21.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lai Group Holding Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lai Group Holding Co (HKSE:08455) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.02, compared to a current price of HK$0.02 — trading 10% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 20.94%, which is near median its 10-year median of 21.70 and 39.2% below the Business Services industry median of 34.46. 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 Lai Group Holding Co (HKSE:08455), the current Gross Margin % is 20.94% 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.
Lai Group Holding Co Ltd is an investment holding company. The group principally operates in one business segment, which is providing interior design and fit-out services in Hong Kong. Majority of the firm's revenue gets derived from Residential interior design and fit-out services. It operates in Hongkong.
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