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Nam CheongNCHGF 56 Gross Margin % is 42.03% as of Mar. 2026, which is 52% above its 10-year median of 27.63. GuruFocus rates NCHGF with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.02. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 345 Aerospace & Defense companies, Nam Cheong ranks better than 77.39% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Nam Cheong's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $12.5 Mil. Nam Cheong's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $29.9 Mil. Therefore, Nam Cheong's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 42.03%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nam Cheong's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NCHGF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.96 Med: 27.63 Max: 53.06
Current: 47.32
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Nam Cheong was 53.06%. The lowest was 4.96%. And the median was 27.63%.
NCHGF's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 77.39% of 345
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 26.7
vs NCHGF: 47.32
Nam Cheong had a gross margin of 42.03% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Nam Cheong was 17.60% per year.
Nam Cheong (OTCPK:NCHGF) 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
Nam Cheong had a gross margin of 42.03% 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.
Nam Cheong Gross Margin % Related Terms
Nam Cheong Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nam Cheong'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.
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Nam Cheong'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.
Nam Cheong Gross Margin % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Nam Cheong's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nam Cheong'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.
Nam Cheong (NCHGF) has a Gross Margin % of 42.03% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Nam Cheong and its competitors. This is 52% above median its historical median of 27.63. Over the past decade, Nam Cheong's Gross Margin % has ranged from 4.96 to 53.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Nam Cheong ranks #78 out of 345 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 22.6%.
Is Nam Cheong's Gross Margin % too high?
Nam Cheong's current Gross Margin % of 42.03% is 52% above median its 10-year median of 27.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.96 to a high of 53.06. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Gross Margin % is 26.70. Nam Cheong's value of 42.03% is 57.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nam Cheong ranks #78 out of 345 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nam Cheong has a GF Score™ of 56/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nam Cheong's Gross Margin % compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Nam Cheong ranks #78 out of 345 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Nam Cheong in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.70. Nam Cheong's value of 42.03% is 57.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Nam Cheong's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 4.96 to 53.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.63 vs. the industry median of 26.70, Nam Cheong 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Gross Margin % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 26.70, based on 345 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. Nam Cheong's current Gross Margin % of 42.03% is 57.4% 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 Nam Cheong and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nam Cheong's current Gross Margin % is 42.03%, which is 52% above median its own 10-year median of 27.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nam Cheong stock overvalued right now?
Nam Cheong (NCHGF) has a current Gross Margin % of 42.03%. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.02, compared to a current price of $0.09 — trading 360% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 42.03%, which is 52% above median its 10-year median of 27.63 and 57.4% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 26.70. Nam Cheong's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Nam Cheong (NCHGF), the current Gross Margin % is 42.03% 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 Nam Cheong (NCHGF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nam Cheong stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.09 is trading 360% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.02.
Key valuation signals for NCHGF:
Gross Margin %: 42.03% (52% above median its 10-year median of 27.63)
GF Value™: $0.02 vs. price of $0.09 (360% above fair value)
Industry Position: 57.4% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#78 of 345)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NCHGF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nam Cheong Ltd along is an offshore marine group specializing in the building of offshore support vessels. The company's operating segment includes Shipbuilding; Vessel chartering and others. It generates maximum revenue from the Vessel chartering segment. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Malaysia. Its fleet comprises Anchor Handling Tug Supply (AHTS) vessels, Platform Supply Vessels (PSV), Accommodation Work Barges (AWB), Maintenance Work Vessels (MWV), Safety Supply Vessels (SSV), and landing crafts, and Fast Crew Boat (FCB).
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