KLTHF (East Buy Holding) Gross Margin %: 36.41% (As of Nov. 2025) — 37% Below Median


KLTHF East Buy Holding Ltd KLTHF
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What is East Buy Holding Gross Margin %?

East Buy Holding KLTHF 90 Gross Margin % is 36.41% as of Nov. 2025, which is 37% below its 10-year median of 58.15. GuruFocus rates KLTHF with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.12. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 243 Education companies, East Buy Holding ranks worse than 70.78% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. East Buy Holding's Gross Profit for the six months ended in Nov. 2025 was $118.4 Mil. East Buy Holding's Revenue for the six months ended in Nov. 2025 was $325.3 Mil. Therefore, East Buy Holding's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 was 36.41%.

Warning Sign:

East Buy Holding Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -14%.


The historical rank and industry rank for East Buy Holding's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

KLTHF' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 25.93   Med: 58.15   Max: 69.76
Current: 33.46


During the past 10 years, the highest Gross Margin % of East Buy Holding was 69.76%. The lowest was 25.93%. And the median was 58.15%.

KLTHF's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than
70.78% of 243 companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 47.93 vs KLTHF: 33.46

East Buy Holding had a gross margin of 36.41% for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 => Competition eroding margins

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for East Buy Holding was -14.00% per year.


East Buy Holding  (OTCPK:KLTHF) 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

East Buy Holding had a gross margin of 36.41% for the quarter that ended in Nov. 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.


East Buy Holding Gross Margin % Related Terms


East Buy Holding Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for East Buy Holding'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.

East Buy Holding Gross Margin % Chart

East Buy Holding Annual Data
Trend May16 May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25
Gross Margin %
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East Buy Holding Semi-Annual Data
May16 May17 Nov17 May18 Nov18 May19 Nov19 May20 Nov20 May21 Nov21 May22 Nov22 May23 Nov23 May24 Nov24 May25 Nov25
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KLTHF vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, East Buy Holding'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.


East Buy Holding Gross Margin % vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, East Buy Holding's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where East Buy Holding's Gross Margin % falls into.


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East Buy Holding Gross Margin % Calculation

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

East Buy Holding's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in May. 2025 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: May. 2025 )=Gross Profit (A: May. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: May. 2025 )
=194.6 / 608.607
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(608.607 - 414.05) / 608.607
=31.97 %

East Buy Holding's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Nov. 2025 )=Gross Profit (Q: Nov. 2025 ) / Revenue (Q: Nov. 2025 )
=118.4 / 325.265
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(325.265 - 206.839) / 325.265
=36.41 %

* 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 36.41% mean?
East Buy Holding (KLTHF) has a Gross Margin % of 36.41% as of Nov. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on East Buy Holding and its competitors. This is 37% below median its historical median of 58.15. Over the past decade, East Buy Holding's Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.93 to 69.76. According to the industry distribution chart, East Buy Holding ranks #172 out of 243 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 70.8%.
Is East Buy Holding's Gross Margin % too high?
East Buy Holding's current Gross Margin % of 36.41% is 37% below median its 10-year median of 58.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.93 to a high of 69.76. The Education industry median Gross Margin % is 47.93. East Buy Holding's value of 36.41% is 24% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, East Buy Holding ranks #172 out of 243 companies in the Education industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, East Buy Holding has a GF Score™ of 90/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does East Buy Holding's Gross Margin % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, East Buy Holding ranks #172 out of 243 companies for Gross Margin %. This places East Buy Holding in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 47.93. East Buy Holding's value of 36.41% is 24% below this benchmark. Historically, East Buy Holding's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.93 to 69.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 58.15 vs. the industry median of 47.93, East Buy Holding 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 Education company?
The median Gross Margin % among Education companies is 47.93, based on 243 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. East Buy Holding's current Gross Margin % of 36.41% is 24% 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 East Buy Holding and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Gross Margin % is 47.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. East Buy Holding's current Gross Margin % is 36.41%, which is 37% below median its own 10-year median of 58.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is East Buy Holding stock overvalued right now?
East Buy Holding (KLTHF) has a current Gross Margin % of 36.41%. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.12, compared to a current price of $2.80 — trading 10.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 36.41%, which is 37% below median its 10-year median of 58.15 and 24% below the Education industry median of 47.93. East Buy Holding's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 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 East Buy Holding (KLTHF), the current Gross Margin % is 36.41% as of Nov. 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 East Buy Holding (KLTHF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, East Buy Holding stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $2.80 is trading 10.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.12.

Key valuation signals for KLTHF:

  • Gross Margin %: 36.41% (37% below median its 10-year median of 58.15)
  • GF Value™: $3.12 vs. price of $2.80 (10.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 24% below the Education median (#172 of 243)

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


East Buy Holding Business Description

Other Exchanges 01797:Hong Kong
Address 2 Haidian East Third Road, Level 18, South Wing, Haidian District, Beijing, CHN, 100080
East Buy Holding Ltd has operated its businesses in livestreaming e-commerce and established East Buy. The Company has positioned itself as a private label products and livestreaming e-commerce platform that focuses on carefully selecting premium products for its customers, an outstanding product and technology company that continually provides agricultural products as its core product under its private label brand, East Buy (????), and a cultural communication company that provides customers with a pleasant experience.
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