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Golden Leaf International GroupHKSE:08549 +1.44%18 Gross Margin % is 12.93% as of Mar. 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 19.34. GuruFocus rates HKSE:08549 with a GF Score™ of 18/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,731 Construction companies, Golden Leaf International Group ranks worse than 66.03% on this metric.
Golden Leaf International Group (HKSE:08549) 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
Golden Leaf International Group had a gross margin of 12.93% 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.
Golden Leaf International Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
Golden Leaf 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.
Golden Leaf International Group Gross Margin % Chart
Golden Leaf International Group Annual Data
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Gross Margin %
19.34
20.35
14.59
Golden Leaf International Group Semi-Annual Data
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Gross Margin %
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19.91
20.80
16.24
12.93
HKSE:08549 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Golden Leaf 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.
Golden Leaf International Group Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Golden Leaf International Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Golden Leaf 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.
Golden Leaf International Group (HKSE:08549) has a Gross Margin % of 12.93% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Golden Leaf International Group and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 19.34. Over the past decade, Golden Leaf International Group's Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.59 to 20.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Golden Leaf International Group ranks #1143 out of 1731 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 66%.
Is Golden Leaf International Group's Gross Margin % too high?
Golden Leaf International Group's current Gross Margin % of 12.93% is 33% below median its 10-year median of 19.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.59 to a high of 20.35. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.79. Golden Leaf International Group's value of 12.93% is 37.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Golden Leaf International Group ranks #1143 out of 1731 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Golden Leaf International Group has a GF Score™ of 18/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Golden Leaf International Group's Gross Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Golden Leaf International Group ranks #1143 out of 1731 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Golden Leaf International Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.79. Golden Leaf International Group's value of 12.93% is 37.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Golden Leaf International Group's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.59 to 20.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.34 vs. the industry median of 20.79, Golden Leaf 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. Golden Leaf International Group's current Gross Margin % of 12.93% is 37.8% 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 Golden Leaf 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. Golden Leaf International Group's current Gross Margin % is 12.93%, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 19.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Golden Leaf International Group stock overvalued right now?
Golden Leaf International Group (HKSE:08549) has a current Gross Margin % of 12.93%. The current Gross Margin % is 12.93%, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 19.34 and 37.8% below the Construction industry median of 20.79. Golden Leaf International Group's overall GF Score™ is 18/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Golden Leaf International Group (HKSE:08549), the current Gross Margin % is 12.93% 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.
Golden Leaf International Group Ltd is an established contractor in Hong Kong engaging in E&M engineering works. The company specializes in the supply, installation and maintenance of HVAC systems; electrical systems; and plumbing and drainage systems, on a project-by-project basis. E&M engineering covers design, construction and installation, testing and commissioning, and operation and maintenance of heating, air-conditioning and mechanical ventilation systems; fire protection systems; plumbing and drainage systems; and electrical and ultra - low voltage system for general buildings, and specialised buildings such as data centres, and healthcare facilities. The group's revenue are all derived from Hong Kong.
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