HL Global EnterprisesSGX:AVX -15.56%58 Gross Margin % is 55.77% as of Dec. 2025, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 49.48. GuruFocus rates SGX:AVX with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of S$0.28 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 792 Travel & Leisure companies, HL Global Enterprises ranks better than 60.48% on this metric.
SGX:AVX's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 60.48% of 792
companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 44.165
vs SGX:AVX: 51.26
HL Global Enterprises had a gross margin of 55.77% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for HL Global Enterprises was 4.90% per year.
HL Global Enterprises (SGX:AVX) 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
HL Global Enterprises had a gross margin of 55.77% 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.
HL Global Enterprises Gross Margin % Related Terms
HL Global Enterprises Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HL Global Enterprises'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 Lodging subindustry, HL Global Enterprises'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.
HL Global Enterprises Gross Margin % vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, HL Global Enterprises's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HL Global Enterprises'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.
HL Global Enterprises (SGX:AVX) has a Gross Margin % of 55.77% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on HL Global Enterprises and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 49.48. Over the past decade, HL Global Enterprises' Gross Margin % has ranged from 32.79 to 58.70. According to the industry distribution chart, HL Global Enterprises ranks #313 out of 792 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 39.5%.
Is HL Global Enterprises' Gross Margin % too high?
HL Global Enterprises' current Gross Margin % of 55.77% is 13% above median its 10-year median of 49.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 32.79 to a high of 58.70. The Travel & Leisure industry median Gross Margin % is 44.17. HL Global Enterprises' value of 55.77% is 26.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HL Global Enterprises ranks #313 out of 792 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, HL Global Enterprises has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HL Global Enterprises' Gross Margin % compare to MAR and HLT?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, HL Global Enterprises ranks #313 out of 792 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts HL Global Enterprises in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 44.17. HL Global Enterprises' value of 55.77% is 26.3% above this benchmark. Historically, HL Global Enterprises' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 32.79 to 58.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 49.48 vs. the industry median of 44.17, HL Global Enterprises 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median Gross Margin % among Travel & Leisure companies is 44.17, based on 792 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. HL Global Enterprises's current Gross Margin % of 55.77% is 26.3% 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 HL Global Enterprises and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Gross Margin % is 44.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HL Global Enterprises's current Gross Margin % is 55.77%, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 49.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HL Global Enterprises stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HL Global Enterprises (SGX:AVX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.28, compared to a current price of S$0.38 — trading 35.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 55.77%, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 49.48 and 26.3% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 44.17. HL Global Enterprises' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 5 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 HL Global Enterprises (SGX:AVX), the current Gross Margin % is 55.77% 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 HL Global Enterprises (SGX:AVX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HL Global Enterprises stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of S$0.38 is trading 35.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of S$0.28.
GuruFocus considers HL Global Enterprises to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SGX:AVX:
Gross Margin %: 55.77% (13% above median its 10-year median of 49.48)
GF Value™: S$0.28 vs. price of S$0.38 (35.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 26.3% above the Travel & Leisure median (#313 of 792)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:AVX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HL Global Enterprises Ltd operates and manages hotels and restaurants in Singapore, Malaysia, and China. It is also engaged in the development of properties for sale and rental, and property and development project management. It operates in three segments: Investment and others, which involves investment holding; Hospitality and restaurant, which is engaged in operating and management of hotels and restaurants; and Property development which includes development of properties for sale and rental and property and development project management. The hospitality and restaurant segment generates maximum revenue for the company. The Group operates principally in Singapore and Malaysia.
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