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Sinotruk (Hong Kong)SHKLF 82 Gross Margin % is 15.10% as of Dec. 2025, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 17.25. GuruFocus rates SHKLF with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.59. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 210 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Sinotruk (Hong Kong) ranks worse than 84.29% on this metric.
Sinotruk (Hong Kong) Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -4.7%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sinotruk (Hong Kong)'s Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SHKLF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 15.08 Med: 17.25 Max: 19.94
Current: 15.08
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Sinotruk (Hong Kong) was 19.94%. The lowest was 15.08%. And the median was 17.25%.
SHKLF's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 84.29% of 210
companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 25.62
vs SHKLF: 15.08
Sinotruk (Hong Kong) had a gross margin of 15.10% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Sinotruk (Hong Kong) was -4.70% 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
Sinotruk (Hong Kong) had a gross margin of 15.10% 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.
Sinotruk (Hong Kong) Gross Margin % Related Terms
Sinotruk (Hong Kong) Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sinotruk (Hong Kong)'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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Sinotruk (Hong Kong)'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.
Sinotruk (Hong Kong) Gross Margin % vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Sinotruk (Hong Kong)'s Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sinotruk (Hong Kong)'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.
Sinotruk (Hong Kong) (SHKLF) has a Gross Margin % of 15.10% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Sinotruk (Hong Kong) and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 17.25. Over the past decade, Sinotruk (Hong Kong)'s Gross Margin % has ranged from 15.08 to 19.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Sinotruk (Hong Kong) ranks #177 out of 210 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 84.3%.
Is Sinotruk (Hong Kong)'s Gross Margin % too high?
Sinotruk (Hong Kong)'s current Gross Margin % of 15.10% is 12% below median its 10-year median of 17.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.08 to a high of 19.94. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median Gross Margin % is 25.62. Sinotruk (Hong Kong)'s value of 15.10% is 41.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sinotruk (Hong Kong) ranks #177 out of 210 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sinotruk (Hong Kong) has a GF Score™ of 82/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sinotruk (Hong Kong)'s Gross Margin % compare to CAT and DE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Sinotruk (Hong Kong) ranks #177 out of 210 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Sinotruk (Hong Kong) in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.62. Sinotruk (Hong Kong)'s value of 15.10% is 41.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Sinotruk (Hong Kong)'s own Gross Margin % has ranged from 15.08 to 19.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.25 vs. the industry median of 25.62, Sinotruk (Hong Kong) 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Gross Margin % among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 25.62, based on 210 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. Sinotruk (Hong Kong)'s current Gross Margin % of 15.10% is 41.1% 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 Sinotruk (Hong Kong) and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sinotruk (Hong Kong)'s current Gross Margin % is 15.10%, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 17.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sinotruk (Hong Kong) stock overvalued right now?
Sinotruk (Hong Kong) (SHKLF) has a current Gross Margin % of 15.10%. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.59, compared to a current price of $3.38 — trading 30.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 15.10%, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 17.25 and 41.1% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 25.62. Sinotruk (Hong Kong)'s overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Sinotruk (Hong Kong) (SHKLF), the current Gross Margin % is 15.10% 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 Sinotruk (Hong Kong) (SHKLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sinotruk (Hong Kong) stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.38 is trading 30.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.59.
Key valuation signals for SHKLF:
Gross Margin %: 15.10% (12% below median its 10-year median of 17.25)
GF Value™: $2.59 vs. price of $3.38 (30.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 41.1% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#177 of 210)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHKLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sinotruk (Hong Kong) Ltd is an investment holding company. The company manages its business in three segments: Heavy Duty Trucks, which includes the manufacture and sale of heavy-duty trucks, medium-heavy duty trucks, and related components; Light Duty Trucks & Others, which manufactures and sells light-duty trucks, buses, etc., and related components; and Finance, which includes the provision of auto financing services to the public. The vast majority of its revenue comes from the Heavy-duty trucks segment. Its geographical segments are Mainland China and Overseas.
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