Tess Holdings CoTSSHF +27.86%33 Gross Margin % is 24.38% as of Dec. 2025, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 22.02. GuruFocus rates TSSHF with a GF Score™ of 33/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.06 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 403 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Tess Holdings Co ranks worse than 71.96% on this metric.
Tess Holdings Co had a gross margin of 24.38% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Tess Holdings Co was -0.80% per year.
Tess Holdings Co (OTCPK:TSSHF) 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
Tess Holdings Co had a gross margin of 24.38% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Tess Holdings Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Tess Holdings Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tess Holdings Co'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.
Tess Holdings Co Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Tess Holdings Co'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.
Tess Holdings Co Gross Margin % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Tess Holdings Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tess Holdings Co'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.
Tess Holdings Co (TSSHF) has a Gross Margin % of 24.38% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Tess Holdings Co and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 22.02. Over the past decade, Tess Holdings Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.04 to 30.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Tess Holdings Co ranks #290 out of 403 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 72%.
Is Tess Holdings Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Tess Holdings Co's current Gross Margin % of 24.38% is 11% above median its 10-year median of 22.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.04 to a high of 30.83. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Gross Margin % is 31.35. Tess Holdings Co's value of 24.38% is 22.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tess Holdings Co ranks #290 out of 403 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Tess Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 33/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tess Holdings Co's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Tess Holdings Co ranks #290 out of 403 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Tess Holdings Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 31.35. Tess Holdings Co's value of 24.38% is 22.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Tess Holdings Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.04 to 30.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.02 vs. the industry median of 31.35, Tess Holdings Co 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Gross Margin % among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 31.35, based on 403 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. Tess Holdings Co's current Gross Margin % of 24.38% is 22.2% 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 Tess Holdings Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Gross Margin % is 31.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tess Holdings Co's current Gross Margin % is 24.38%, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 22.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tess Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tess Holdings Co (TSSHF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.06, compared to a current price of $0.12 — trading 93.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 24.38%, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 22.02 and 22.2% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 31.35. Tess Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 6 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 Tess Holdings Co (TSSHF), the current Gross Margin % is 24.38% 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 Tess Holdings Co (TSSHF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tess Holdings Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.12 is trading 93.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.06.
GuruFocus considers Tess Holdings Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSSHF:
Gross Margin %: 24.38% (11% above median its 10-year median of 22.02)
GF Value™: $0.06 vs. price of $0.12 (93.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 22.2% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#290 of 403)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSSHF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tess Holdings Co Ltd is engaged in the development and electricity sales of renewable power plants and power retailing business. Further, it is also involved in the operation and maintenance of cogeneration and other environmental energy-saving systems.
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