WebX International Holdings Co (HKSE:08521) Gross Margin %: 20.33% (As of Dec. 2025) — 22% Below Median

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HKSE:08521 WebX International Holdings Co Ltd HKSE:08521
54 GF Score
Price HK$0.67
GF Value HK$0.70
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is WebX International Holdings Co Gross Margin %?

WebX International Holdings Co HKSE:08521 +2.31% 54 Gross Margin % is 20.33% as of Dec. 2025, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 26.03. GuruFocus rates HKSE:08521 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.70 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,029 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, WebX International Holdings Co ranks worse than 66.67% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. WebX International Holdings Co's Gross Profit for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$20.0 Mil. WebX International Holdings Co's Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$98.5 Mil. Therefore, WebX International Holdings Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 20.33%.

Warning Sign:

WebX International Holdings Co Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -6.6%.


The historical rank and industry rank for WebX International Holdings Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

HKSE:08521' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.43   Med: 26.03   Max: 43.88
Current: 19.1


During the past 11 years, the highest Gross Margin % of WebX International Holdings Co was 43.88%. The lowest was 16.43%. And the median was 26.03%.

HKSE:08521's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than
66.67% of 1029 companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 28.42 vs HKSE:08521: 19.10

WebX International Holdings Co had a gross margin of 20.33% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for WebX International Holdings Co was -6.60% per year.


WebX International Holdings Co  (HKSE:08521) 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

WebX International Holdings Co had a gross margin of 20.33% 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.


WebX International Holdings Co Gross Margin % Related Terms


WebX International Holdings Co Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for WebX International Holdings 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.

WebX International Holdings Co Gross Margin % Chart

WebX International Holdings Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Gross Margin %
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WebX International Holdings Co Semi-Annual Data
Dec15 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Gross Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 23.99 25.56 7.66 15.79 20.33

WebX International Holdings Co Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison

For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, WebX International Holdings 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.


WebX International Holdings Co Gross Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, WebX International Holdings Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where WebX International Holdings Co's Gross Margin % falls into.


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WebX International Holdings Co Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue.

WebX International Holdings Co's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Dec. 2025 )=Gross Profit (A: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=25.8 / 134.958
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(134.958 - 109.179) / 134.958
=19.10 %

WebX International Holdings Co's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Dec. 2025 )=Gross Profit (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=20 / 98.507
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(98.507 - 78.483) / 98.507
=20.33 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Gross Margin % →
What does a Gross Margin % of 20.33% mean?
WebX International Holdings Co (HKSE:08521) has a Gross Margin % of 20.33% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on WebX International Holdings Co and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 26.03. Over the past decade, WebX International Holdings Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 16.43 to 43.88. According to the industry distribution chart, WebX International Holdings Co ranks #686 out of 1029 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 66.7%.
Is WebX International Holdings Co's Gross Margin % too high?
WebX International Holdings Co's current Gross Margin % of 20.33% is 22% below median its 10-year median of 26.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.43 to a high of 43.88. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Gross Margin % is 28.42. WebX International Holdings Co's value of 20.33% is 28.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, WebX International Holdings Co ranks #686 out of 1029 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, WebX International Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WebX International Holdings Co's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, WebX International Holdings Co ranks #686 out of 1029 companies for Gross Margin %. This places WebX International Holdings Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 28.42. WebX International Holdings Co's value of 20.33% is 28.5% below this benchmark. Historically, WebX International Holdings Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 16.43 to 43.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.03 vs. the industry median of 28.42, WebX International Holdings 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Gross Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 28.42, based on 1,029 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. WebX International Holdings Co's current Gross Margin % of 20.33% is 28.5% 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 WebX International Holdings Co and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Gross Margin % is 28.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. WebX International Holdings Co's current Gross Margin % is 20.33%, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 26.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WebX International Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WebX International Holdings Co (HKSE:08521) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.70, compared to a current price of HK$0.67 — trading 5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 20.33%, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 26.03 and 28.5% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 28.42. WebX International Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 3 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 WebX International Holdings Co (HKSE:08521), the current Gross Margin % is 20.33% 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 WebX International Holdings Co (HKSE:08521) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WebX International Holdings Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$0.67 is trading 5% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.70. GuruFocus considers WebX International Holdings Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:08521:

  • Gross Margin %: 20.33% (22% below median its 10-year median of 26.03)
  • GF Value™: HK$0.70 vs. price of HK$0.67 (5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 28.5% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#686 of 1029)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:08521 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


WebX International Holdings Co Business Description

Address No.12 Harcourt Road, Units 05-06, 33rd Floor, Bank of America Tower, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, HKG
WebX International Holdings Co Ltd is an investment holding company and its principal subsidiaries are principally engaged in (i) sales of functional knitted fabrics, apparel and yarns; and (ii) cloud-based computing and internet traffic services. The Group operates its business through two segments. The sales of functional knitted fabrics, apparel and yarns segment, and the cloud-based computing and internet traffic services segment. It generates majority of its revenue from the sales of functional knitted fabrics, apparel and yarns segment. The Group's operations are located in the PRC and Hong Kong.
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