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Cool Link (Holdings)HKSE:08491 -1.62%34 Gross Margin % is 20.37% as of Dec. 2025, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 25.44. GuruFocus rates HKSE:08491 with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.12 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 305 Retail - Defensive companies, Cool Link (Holdings) ranks worse than 51.48% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cool Link (Holdings)'s Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:08491'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 21.09 Med: 25.44 Max: 28.11
Current: 23.72
During the past 11 years, the highestGross Margin % of Cool Link (Holdings) was 28.11%. The lowest was 21.09%. And the median was 25.44%.
HKSE:08491's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 51.48% of 305
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 24.14
vs HKSE:08491: 23.72
Cool Link (Holdings) had a gross margin of 20.37% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Cool Link (Holdings) was 0.10% per year.
Cool Link (Holdings) (HKSE:08491) 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
Cool Link (Holdings) had a gross margin of 20.37% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Cool Link (Holdings) Gross Margin % Related Terms
Cool Link (Holdings) Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cool 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:08491 vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, Cool 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.
Cool Link (Holdings) Gross Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Cool Link (Holdings)'s Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cool 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.
Cool Link (Holdings) (HKSE:08491) has a Gross Margin % of 20.37% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Cool Link (Holdings) and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 25.44. Over the past decade, Cool Link (Holdings)'s Gross Margin % has ranged from 21.09 to 28.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Cool Link (Holdings) ranks #157 out of 305 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 51.5%.
Is Cool Link (Holdings)'s Gross Margin % too high?
Cool Link (Holdings)'s current Gross Margin % of 20.37% is 20% below median its 10-year median of 25.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.09 to a high of 28.11. The Retail - Defensive industry median Gross Margin % is 24.14. Cool Link (Holdings)'s value of 20.37% is 15.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cool Link (Holdings) ranks #157 out of 305 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Cool 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 Cool Link (Holdings)'s Gross Margin % compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Cool Link (Holdings) ranks #157 out of 305 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Cool Link (Holdings) in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.14. Cool Link (Holdings)'s value of 20.37% is 15.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Cool Link (Holdings)'s own Gross Margin % has ranged from 21.09 to 28.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.44 vs. the industry median of 24.14, Cool Link (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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Gross Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 24.14, based on 305 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. Cool Link (Holdings)'s current Gross Margin % of 20.37% is 15.6% 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 Cool Link (Holdings) and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cool Link (Holdings)'s current Gross Margin % is 20.37%, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 25.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cool Link (Holdings) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cool Link (Holdings) (HKSE:08491) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.12, compared to a current price of HK$0.24 — trading 102.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 20.37%, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 25.44 and 15.6% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 24.14. Cool Link (Holdings)'s 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 Cool Link (Holdings) (HKSE:08491), the current Gross Margin % is 20.37% 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 Cool Link (Holdings) (HKSE:08491) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cool Link (Holdings) stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.24 is trading 102.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.12.
GuruFocus considers Cool Link (Holdings) to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:08491:
Gross Margin %: 20.37% (20% below median its 10-year median of 25.44)
GF Value™: HK$0.12 vs. price of HK$0.24 (102.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 15.6% below the Retail - Defensive median (#157 of 305)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:08491 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cool Link (Holdings) Ltd is principally engaged in the food supplies business in Singapore. It supplies food products to ship chandlers, retailers, and customers who are in the food service industry. It supplies Fresh and UHT Milk, ICE Creams, Yogurt, Cheese, Fruit Juices, and Pure Drinking Water. The company's segment includes Food and beverage products in Singapore, Food and beverage products in Hong Kong, and Footwear in the PRC. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from Singapore. The firm also generates revenue from Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, PRC, and Other.
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