Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
China International HoldingsSGX:BEH Gross Margin % is 32.45% as of Mar. 2026, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 44.70. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 486 Utilities - Regulated companies, China International Holdings ranks better than 70.58% on this metric.
China International Holdings (SGX:BEH) 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
China International Holdings had a gross margin of 32.45% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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.
China International Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
China International 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.
SGX:BEH vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, China International 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.
China International Holdings Gross Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, China International Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China International 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.
China International Holdings (SGX:BEH) has a Gross Margin % of 32.45% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on China International Holdings and its competitors. This is 27% below median its historical median of 44.70. Over the past decade, China International Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.84 to 68.30. According to the industry distribution chart, China International Holdings ranks #143 out of 486 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 29.4%.
Is China International Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
China International Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 32.45% is 27% below median its 10-year median of 44.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 24.84 to a high of 68.30. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Gross Margin % is 30.84. China International Holdings' value of 32.45% is 5.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China International Holdings ranks #143 out of 486 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint.
How does China International Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, China International Holdings ranks #143 out of 486 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts China International Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 30.84. China International Holdings' value of 32.45% is 5.2% above this benchmark. Historically, China International Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.84 to 68.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 44.70 vs. the industry median of 30.84, China International Holdings 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Gross Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 30.84, based on 486 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. China International Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 32.45% is 5.2% 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 China International Holdings and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Gross Margin % is 30.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China International Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 32.45%, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 44.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China International Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China International Holdings (SGX:BEH) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.07, compared to a current price of S$0.03 — trading 64.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 32.45%, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 44.70 and 5.2% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 30.84. 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 China International Holdings (SGX:BEH), the current Gross Margin % is 32.45% 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.
China International Holdings Ltd is an integrated water supply company, wastewater treatment as well as managing a real estate portfolio. It is involved in the processing of raw water and reclaimed water and the distribution of treated water for industrial and domestic. Its operating segment includes Water supply services; Land development and others. The company generates maximum revenue from the Water supply services segment. Its Water supply services segment is engaged in the construction of water pipelines and the supply of gray water wastewater treatment service. Company operates in PRC and Hong Kong, majority of revenue from PRC.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
SGX:BEH has been successfully added to your 
