Huadian Power InternationalHPIFF 49 Gross Margin % is 12.63% as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 10.99. GuruFocus rates HPIFF with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.70 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 491 Utilities - Regulated companies, Huadian Power International ranks worse than 85.95% on this metric.
Huadian Power International (OTCPK:HPIFF) 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
Huadian Power International had a gross margin of 12.63% 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.
Huadian Power International Gross Margin % Related Terms
Huadian Power International 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.
For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Huadian Power International'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.
Huadian Power International Gross Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Huadian Power International's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Huadian Power International'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.
Huadian Power International (HPIFF) has a Gross Margin % of 12.63% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Huadian Power International and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 10.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Huadian Power International ranks #422 out of 491 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 85.9%.
Is Huadian Power International's Gross Margin % too high?
Huadian Power International's current Gross Margin % of 12.63% is 15% above median its 10-year median of 10.99. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Gross Margin % is 30.95. Huadian Power International's value of 12.63% is 59.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Huadian Power International ranks #422 out of 491 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Huadian Power International has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Huadian Power International's Gross Margin % compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Huadian Power International ranks #422 out of 491 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Huadian Power International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 30.95. Huadian Power International's value of 12.63% is 59.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.99 vs. the industry median of 30.95, Huadian Power International 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Gross Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 30.95, based on 491 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. Huadian Power International's current Gross Margin % of 12.63% is 59.2% 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 Huadian Power International and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Gross Margin % is 30.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Huadian Power International's current Gross Margin % is 12.63%, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 10.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Huadian Power International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Huadian Power International (HPIFF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.70, compared to a current price of $0.61 — trading 12.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 12.63%, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 10.99 and 59.2% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 30.95. Huadian Power International's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 4 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 Huadian Power International (HPIFF), the current Gross Margin % is 12.63% 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 Huadian Power International (HPIFF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Huadian Power International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.61 is trading 12.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.70.
GuruFocus considers Huadian Power International to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HPIFF:
Gross Margin %: 12.63% (15% above median its 10-year median of 10.99)
GF Value™: $0.70 vs. price of $0.61 (12.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 59.2% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#422 of 491)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HPIFF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Huadian Power International Corp Ltd is engaged in the generation of electricity and heat, sale of coal, and other relevant businesses in the PRC. The company is engaged in the construction and operation of power plants, including large-scale efficient coal or gas fired generating units and hydropower projects.
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