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Ocean Line Port DevelopmentHKSE:08502 57 Gross Margin % is 72.93% as of Dec. 2025, which is 27% above its 10-year median of 57.32. GuruFocus rates HKSE:08502 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.27 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,723 Construction companies, Ocean Line Port Development ranks better than 94.25% on this metric.
Ocean Line Port Development (HKSE:08502) 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
Ocean Line Port Development had a gross margin of 72.93% 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.
Ocean Line Port Development Gross Margin % Related Terms
Ocean Line Port Development 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.
Ocean Line Port Development Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Infrastructure Operations subindustry, Ocean Line Port Development'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.
Ocean Line Port Development Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Ocean Line Port Development's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ocean Line Port Development'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.
Ocean Line Port Development (HKSE:08502) has a Gross Margin % of 72.93% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Ocean Line Port Development and its competitors. This is 27% above median its historical median of 57.32. Over the past decade, Ocean Line Port Development's Gross Margin % has ranged from 28.92 to 66.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Ocean Line Port Development ranks #99 out of 1723 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 5.7%.
Is Ocean Line Port Development's Gross Margin % too high?
Ocean Line Port Development's current Gross Margin % of 72.93% is 27% above median its 10-year median of 57.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 28.92 to a high of 66.70. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.77. Ocean Line Port Development's value of 72.93% is 251.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ocean Line Port Development ranks #99 out of 1723 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ocean Line Port Development has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ocean Line Port Development's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Ocean Line Port Development ranks #99 out of 1723 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Ocean Line Port Development in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.77. Ocean Line Port Development's value of 72.93% is 251.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Ocean Line Port Development's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 28.92 to 66.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 57.32 vs. the industry median of 20.77, Ocean Line Port Development 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 Construction company?
The median Gross Margin % among Construction companies is 20.77, based on 1,723 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. Ocean Line Port Development's current Gross Margin % of 72.93% is 251.1% 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 Ocean Line Port Development and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ocean Line Port Development's current Gross Margin % is 72.93%, which is 27% above median its own 10-year median of 57.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ocean Line Port Development stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ocean Line Port Development (HKSE:08502) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.27, compared to a current price of HK$0.34 — trading 24.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 72.93%, which is 27% above median its 10-year median of 57.32 and 251.1% above the Construction industry median of 20.77. Ocean Line Port Development's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 5 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 Ocean Line Port Development (HKSE:08502), the current Gross Margin % is 72.93% 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 Ocean Line Port Development (HKSE:08502) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ocean Line Port Development stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.34 is trading 24.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.27.
GuruFocus considers Ocean Line Port Development to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:08502:
Gross Margin %: 72.93% (27% above median its 10-year median of 57.32)
GF Value™: HK$0.27 vs. price of HK$0.34 (24.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 251.1% above the Construction median (#99 of 1723)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:08502 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ocean Line Port Development Ltd is an inland terminal operator in the PRC and is engaged in the provision of port logistic services including uploading and unloading of cargoes, bulk cargo handling services, container handling, storage and other services. The group operates two port terminals, namely, Jiangkou Terminal and Niutoushan Terminal, both situated in Chizhou City, Anhui Province, the PRC. It derives revenue from provision of uploading and unloading handling services, bulk cargo and break bulk cargo, containers, and provision of ancillary port services. The company provides loading and unloading services for both domestic and international trade, covering a wide range of cargo types, bulk cargo (such as limestone, dolomite, and calcite).
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