Kingmaker Footwear HoldingsKMSWF 42 Gross Margin % is 3.87% as of Sep. 2025, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 7.76. GuruFocus rates KMSWF with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.05 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,027 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Kingmaker Footwear Holdings ranks worse than 96.79% 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
Kingmaker Footwear Holdings had a gross margin of 3.87% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 => 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.
Kingmaker Footwear Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
Kingmaker Footwear Holdings 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.
KMSWF vs NKE, DECK, ONON: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, Kingmaker Footwear 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.
Kingmaker Footwear Holdings Gross Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Kingmaker Footwear Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kingmaker Footwear 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.
Kingmaker Footwear Holdings (KMSWF) has a Gross Margin % of 3.87% as of Sep. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Kingmaker Footwear Holdings and its competitors. This is 50% below median its historical median of 7.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Kingmaker Footwear Holdings ranks #994 out of 1027 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 96.8%.
Is Kingmaker Footwear Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Kingmaker Footwear Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 3.87% is 50% below median its 10-year median of 7.76. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Gross Margin % is 28.34. Kingmaker Footwear Holdings' value of 3.87% is 86.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kingmaker Footwear Holdings ranks #994 out of 1027 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kingmaker Footwear Holdings has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kingmaker Footwear Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to NKE and DECK?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Kingmaker Footwear Holdings ranks #994 out of 1027 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Kingmaker Footwear Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 28.34. Kingmaker Footwear Holdings' value of 3.87% is 86.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.76 vs. the industry median of 28.34, Kingmaker Footwear Holdings 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Gross Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 28.34, based on 1,027 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. Kingmaker Footwear Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 3.87% is 86.3% 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 Kingmaker Footwear Holdings and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Gross Margin % is 28.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kingmaker Footwear Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 3.87%, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 7.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kingmaker Footwear Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kingmaker Footwear Holdings (KMSWF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.05, compared to a current price of $0.04 — trading 19.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 3.87%, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 7.76 and 86.3% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 28.34. Kingmaker Footwear Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 42/100 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 Kingmaker Footwear Holdings (KMSWF), the current Gross Margin % is 3.87% as of Sep. 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 Kingmaker Footwear Holdings (KMSWF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kingmaker Footwear Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.04 is trading 19.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.05.
GuruFocus considers Kingmaker Footwear Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for KMSWF:
Gross Margin %: 3.87% (50% below median its 10-year median of 7.76)
GF Value™: $0.05 vs. price of $0.04 (19.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 86.3% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#994 of 1027)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KMSWF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kingmaker Footwear Holdings Ltd is a Hong Kong-based company involved in the footwear business. The company focuses on the production of athletic, lifestyle shoes, rugged footwear, and children's shoes. The firm has two operating segments, Manufacturing and sale of footwear products; and Property Investment. It derives a majority of its revenue from the Manufacturing and sale of footwear products. Geographically, the group has a business presence in the United States Asia, Europe, and Other countries, the firm generates the majority of its revenue from Other Countries.
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