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Boltek HoldingsHKSE:08601 70 Gross Margin % is 28.22% as of Dec. 2025, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 38.19. GuruFocus rates HKSE:08601 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.33 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,731 Construction companies, Boltek Holdings ranks better than 70.48% on this metric.
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
Boltek Holdings had a gross margin of 28.22% 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.
Boltek Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
Boltek Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Boltek 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:08601 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Boltek 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.
Boltek Holdings Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Boltek Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Boltek 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.
Boltek Holdings (HKSE:08601) has a Gross Margin % of 28.22% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Boltek Holdings and its competitors. This is 26% below median its historical median of 38.19. Over the past decade, Boltek Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 28.53 to 42.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Boltek Holdings ranks #511 out of 1731 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 29.5%.
Is Boltek Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Boltek Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 28.22% is 26% below median its 10-year median of 38.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 28.53 to a high of 42.96. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.79. Boltek Holdings' value of 28.22% is 35.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Boltek Holdings ranks #511 out of 1731 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Boltek Holdings has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Boltek Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Boltek Holdings ranks #511 out of 1731 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Boltek Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.79. Boltek Holdings' value of 28.22% is 35.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Boltek Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 28.53 to 42.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 38.19 vs. the industry median of 20.79, Boltek Holdings 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 20.79, 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. Boltek Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 28.22% is 35.7% 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 Boltek Holdings 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. Boltek Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 28.22%, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 38.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Boltek Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Boltek Holdings (HKSE:08601) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.33, compared to a current price of HK$0.25 — trading 25.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 28.22%, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 38.19 and 35.7% above the Construction industry median of 20.79. Boltek Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 6 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 Boltek Holdings (HKSE:08601), the current Gross Margin % is 28.22% 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 Boltek Holdings (HKSE:08601) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Boltek Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.25 is trading 25.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.33.
GuruFocus considers Boltek Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:08601:
Gross Margin %: 28.22% (26% below median its 10-year median of 38.19)
GF Value™: HK$0.33 vs. price of HK$0.25 (25.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 35.7% above the Construction median (#511 of 1731)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:08601 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Boltek Holdings Ltd is a Hong Kong-based company that provides engineering consultancy services. The company's primary business activity is investment holding, and it operates in the business of provision of engineering design, landscape architecture, and consultancy services as a single operating segment. The company recognized revenue and cost from the provision of engineering design, landscape architecture, and consultancy services. All of the company's activities take place within Hong Kong.
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