Sunshine Group Development JSC (HSTC:KSF) 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
Sunshine Group Development JSC had a gross margin of 60.20% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable 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.
Sunshine Group Development JSC Gross Margin % Related Terms
Sunshine Group Development JSC 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.
Sunshine Group Development JSC Gross Margin % Chart
Sunshine Group Development JSC Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Real Estate - Diversified subindustry, Sunshine Group Development JSC'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.
Sunshine Group Development JSC Gross Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Sunshine Group Development JSC's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sunshine Group Development JSC'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.
Sunshine Group Development JSC (HSTC:KSF) has a Gross Margin % of 60.20% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Sunshine Group Development JSC and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 53.15. Over the past decade, Sunshine Group Development JSC's Gross Margin % has ranged from 36.91 to 65.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Sunshine Group Development JSC ranks #378 out of 1646 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 23%.
Is Sunshine Group Development JSC's Gross Margin % too high?
Sunshine Group Development JSC's current Gross Margin % of 60.20% is 13% above median its 10-year median of 53.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 36.91 to a high of 65.80. The Real Estate industry median Gross Margin % is 36.96. Sunshine Group Development JSC's value of 60.20% is 62.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sunshine Group Development JSC ranks #378 out of 1646 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sunshine Group Development JSC has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sunshine Group Development JSC's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Sunshine Group Development JSC ranks #378 out of 1646 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Sunshine Group Development JSC in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.96. Sunshine Group Development JSC's value of 60.20% is 62.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Sunshine Group Development JSC's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 36.91 to 65.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 53.15 vs. the industry median of 36.96, Sunshine Group Development JSC 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 Real Estate company?
The median Gross Margin % among Real Estate companies is 36.96, based on 1,646 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. Sunshine Group Development JSC's current Gross Margin % of 60.20% is 62.9% 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 Sunshine Group Development JSC and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sunshine Group Development JSC's current Gross Margin % is 60.20%, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 53.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sunshine Group Development JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sunshine Group Development JSC (HSTC:KSF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫307,980.70, compared to a current price of ₫83,300.00 — trading 73% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 60.20%, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 53.15 and 62.9% above the Real Estate industry median of 36.96. Sunshine Group Development JSC'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 Sunshine Group Development JSC (HSTC:KSF), the current Gross Margin % is 60.20% 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 Sunshine Group Development JSC (HSTC:KSF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sunshine Group Development JSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₫83,300.00 is trading 73% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫307,980.70.
GuruFocus considers Sunshine Group Development JSC to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HSTC:KSF:
Gross Margin %: 60.20% (13% above median its 10-year median of 53.15)
GF Value™: ₫307,980.70 vs. price of ₫83,300.00 (73% below fair value)
Industry Position: 62.9% above the Real Estate median (#378 of 1646)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HSTC:KSF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sunshine Group Development JSC Business Description
Sunshine Group Development JSC is a multi-industry economic group with key fields: Real Estate - Technology - Construction - Education - Finance - Communication - Trade in services. Its focus resources on developing real estate serving technology, including complexes related to training schools, research and development centers, moving towards urban areas and cities. Multi-functional smart city, combining and meeting all needs for research, education, work, entertainment, relaxation.
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