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Soon Lian HoldingsSGX:5MD 41 Gross Margin % is 16.90% as of Dec. 2025, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 17.11. GuruFocus rates SGX:5MD with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of S$0.25 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 730 Metals & Mining companies, Soon Lian Holdings ranks worse than 64.66% on this metric.
Soon Lian Holdings Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -4.3%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Soon Lian Holdings's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SGX:5MD'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.79 Med: 17.11 Max: 25.58
Current: 16.69
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Soon Lian Holdings was 25.58%. The lowest was 5.79%. And the median was 17.11%.
SGX:5MD's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 64.66% of 730
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 26.175
vs SGX:5MD: 16.69
Soon Lian Holdings had a gross margin of 16.90% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Soon Lian Holdings was -4.30% per year.
Soon Lian Holdings (SGX:5MD) 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
Soon Lian Holdings had a gross margin of 16.90% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 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.
Soon Lian Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
Soon Lian Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Soon Lian Holdings'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.
SGX:5MD vs AA, CENX, CSTM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Aluminum subindustry, Soon Lian 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.
Soon Lian Holdings Gross Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Soon Lian Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Soon Lian 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.
Soon Lian Holdings (SGX:5MD) has a Gross Margin % of 16.90% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Soon Lian Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 17.11. Over the past decade, Soon Lian Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 5.79 to 25.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Soon Lian Holdings ranks #472 out of 730 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 64.7%.
Is Soon Lian Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Soon Lian Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 16.90% is near median its 10-year median of 17.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.79 to a high of 25.58. The Metals & Mining industry median Gross Margin % is 26.18. Soon Lian Holdings' value of 16.90% is 35.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Soon Lian Holdings ranks #472 out of 730 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Soon Lian Holdings has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Soon Lian Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to AA and CENX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Soon Lian Holdings ranks #472 out of 730 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Soon Lian Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.18. Soon Lian Holdings' value of 16.90% is 35.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Soon Lian Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 5.79 to 25.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.11 vs. the industry median of 26.18, Soon Lian 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Gross Margin % among Metals & Mining companies is 26.18, based on 730 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. Soon Lian Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 16.90% is 35.4% 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 Soon Lian Holdings and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Soon Lian Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 16.90%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 17.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Soon Lian Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Soon Lian Holdings (SGX:5MD) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.25, compared to a current price of S$0.20 — trading 20% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 16.90%, which is near median its 10-year median of 17.11 and 35.4% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 26.18. Soon Lian Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 41/100 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 Soon Lian Holdings (SGX:5MD), the current Gross Margin % is 16.90% 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.
Is Soon Lian Holdings (SGX:5MD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Soon Lian Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of S$0.20 is trading 20% below its estimated GF Value™ of S$0.25.
GuruFocus considers Soon Lian Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SGX:5MD:
Gross Margin %: 16.90% (near median its 10-year median of 17.11)
GF Value™: S$0.25 vs. price of S$0.20 (20% below fair value)
Industry Position: 35.4% below the Metals & Mining median (#472 of 730)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:5MD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Soon Lian Holdings Ltd is principally an investment holding company. Through its subsidiaries, it is engaged in the business of trading of aluminium alloy materials. The company's business segments include precision engineering, marine, stockists and traders and other customers. The majority of revenue is derived from the Precision engineering segment, which includes precision parts for electronic equipment, precision instruments, medical instrumentation, semiconductor equipment, automated assembly lines, pharmaceutical machinery and robotics. Geographically, the maximum revenue is generated from Singapore, followed by Malaysia, China, Taiwan, Indonesia and other countries.
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