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Powell MaxPMAX 13 Gross Margin % is 53.09% as of Dec. 2025, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 44.90. GuruFocus rates PMAX with a GF Score™ of 13/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 621 Capital Markets companies, Powell Max ranks worse than 50.89% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Powell Max's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $1.62 Mil. Powell Max's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $3.05 Mil. Therefore, Powell Max's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 53.09%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Powell Max's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
PMAX'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 39.45 Med: 44.9 Max: 49.52
Current: 49.52
During the past 4 years, the highestGross Margin % of Powell Max was 49.52%. The lowest was 39.45%. And the median was 44.90%.
PMAX's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 50.89% of 621
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 50.23
vs PMAX: 49.52
Powell Max had a gross margin of 53.09% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Powell Max was 0.00% per year.
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
Powell Max had a gross margin of 53.09% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Powell Max Gross Margin % Related Terms
Powell Max Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Powell Max'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.
PMAX vs MWAI, NCPL, ABTS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, Powell Max'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.
Powell Max Gross Margin % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Powell Max's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Powell Max'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.
Powell Max (PMAX) has a Gross Margin % of 53.09% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Powell Max and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 44.90. Over the past decade, Powell Max's Gross Margin % has ranged from 39.45 to 49.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Powell Max ranks #316 out of 621 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 50.9%.
Is Powell Max's Gross Margin % too high?
Powell Max's current Gross Margin % of 53.09% is 18% above median its 10-year median of 44.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 39.45 to a high of 49.52. The Capital Markets industry median Gross Margin % is 50.23. Powell Max's value of 53.09% is 5.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Powell Max ranks #316 out of 621 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Powell Max has a GF Score™ of 13/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Powell Max's Gross Margin % compare to MWAI and NCPL?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Powell Max ranks #316 out of 621 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Powell Max in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 50.23. Powell Max's value of 53.09% is 5.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Powell Max's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 39.45 to 49.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 44.90 vs. the industry median of 50.23, Powell Max 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Gross Margin % among Capital Markets companies is 50.23, based on 621 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. Powell Max's current Gross Margin % of 53.09% is 5.7% 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 Powell Max and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Gross Margin % is 50.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Powell Max's current Gross Margin % is 53.09%, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 44.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Powell Max stock overvalued right now?
Powell Max (PMAX) has a current Gross Margin % of 53.09%. The current Gross Margin % is 53.09%, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 44.90 and 5.7% above the Capital Markets industry median of 50.23. Powell Max's overall GF Score™ is 13/100 with 7 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 Powell Max (PMAX), the current Gross Margin % is 53.09% as of Dec. 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.
Powell Max Ltd operates as a financial communications platform supporting listed companies and IPO applicants throughout the capital markets lifecycle. Substantially all of the company's revenue is generated from Hong Kong. The group focused on supporting the disclosure, reporting, and transaction needs of corporate clients and their advisors. Its mission is to combine industry knowledge, execution capabilities, and a commitment to service to deliver accurate, timely, and reliable solutions for customers.
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