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Zhong Ying International Group (HKSE:08516) 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
Zhong Ying International Group had a gross margin of 14.19% 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.
Zhong Ying International Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
Zhong Ying International Group 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.
Zhong Ying International Group Gross Margin % Chart
HKSE:08516 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Zhong Ying International Group'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.
Zhong Ying International Group Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Zhong Ying International Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Zhong Ying International Group'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.
Zhong Ying International Group (HKSE:08516) has a Gross Margin % of 14.19% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Zhong Ying International Group and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 12.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Zhong Ying International Group ranks #1087 out of 1731 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 62.8%.
Is Zhong Ying International Group's Gross Margin % too high?
Zhong Ying International Group's current Gross Margin % of 14.19% is 15% above median its 10-year median of 12.36. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.79. Zhong Ying International Group's value of 14.19% is 31.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zhong Ying International Group ranks #1087 out of 1731 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Zhong Ying International Group has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zhong Ying International Group's Gross Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Zhong Ying International Group ranks #1087 out of 1731 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Zhong Ying International Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.79. Zhong Ying International Group's value of 14.19% is 31.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.36 vs. the industry median of 20.79, Zhong Ying International Group 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 Construction company?
The median Gross Margin % among Construction companies is 20.79, based on 1,731 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. Zhong Ying International Group's current Gross Margin % of 14.19% is 31.7% 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 Zhong Ying International Group and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zhong Ying International Group's current Gross Margin % is 14.19%, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 12.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zhong Ying International Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zhong Ying International Group (HKSE:08516) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$2.25, compared to a current price of HK$1.73 — trading 23.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 14.19%, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 12.36 and 31.7% below the Construction industry median of 20.79. Zhong Ying International Group's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 7 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 Zhong Ying International Group (HKSE:08516), the current Gross Margin % is 14.19% 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 Zhong Ying International Group (HKSE:08516) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zhong Ying International Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$1.73 is trading 23.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$2.25.
GuruFocus considers Zhong Ying International Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:08516:
Gross Margin %: 14.19% (15% above median its 10-year median of 12.36)
GF Value™: HK$2.25 vs. price of HK$1.73 (23.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 31.7% below the Construction median (#1087 of 1731)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:08516 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Zhong Ying International Group Ltd operates as a subcontractor engaged in civil engineering works principally repairing and maintaining structures of roads and highways in Hong Kong, with focus in Kowloon and Hong Kong Island.
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