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Value Partners GroupVPGLF 60 Gross Margin % is 40.62% as of Dec. 2025, which is 56% above its 10-year median of 26.09. GuruFocus rates VPGLF with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.49 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 548 Asset Management companies, Value Partners Group ranks worse than 73.18% on this metric.
Value Partners Group Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -26.2%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Value Partners Group's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
VPGLF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.52 Med: 26.09 Max: 70.59
Current: 29.63
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Value Partners Group was 70.59%. The lowest was 5.52%. And the median was 26.09%.
VPGLF's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 73.18% of 548
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 56.535
vs VPGLF: 29.63
Value Partners Group had a gross margin of 40.62% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Value Partners Group was -26.20% per year.
Value Partners Group (OTCPK:VPGLF) 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
Value Partners Group had a gross margin of 40.62% 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.
Value Partners Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
Value Partners Group Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Value Partners Group'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 Asset Management subindustry, Value Partners Group'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.
Value Partners Group Gross Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Value Partners Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Value Partners Group'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.
Value Partners Group (VPGLF) has a Gross Margin % of 40.62% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Value Partners Group and its competitors. This is 56% above median its historical median of 26.09. Over the past decade, Value Partners Group's Gross Margin % has ranged from 5.52 to 70.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Value Partners Group ranks #401 out of 548 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 73.2%.
Is Value Partners Group's Gross Margin % too high?
Value Partners Group's current Gross Margin % of 40.62% is 56% above median its 10-year median of 26.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.52 to a high of 70.59. The Asset Management industry median Gross Margin % is 56.54. Value Partners Group's value of 40.62% is 28.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Value Partners Group ranks #401 out of 548 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Value Partners Group has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Value Partners Group's Gross Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Value Partners Group ranks #401 out of 548 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Value Partners Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 56.54. Value Partners Group's value of 40.62% is 28.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Value Partners Group's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 5.52 to 70.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.09 vs. the industry median of 56.54, Value Partners Group 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 Asset Management company?
The median Gross Margin % among Asset Management companies is 56.54, based on 548 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. Value Partners Group's current Gross Margin % of 40.62% is 28.2% 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 Value Partners Group and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Gross Margin % is 56.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Value Partners Group's current Gross Margin % is 40.62%, which is 56% above median its own 10-year median of 26.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Value Partners Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Value Partners Group (VPGLF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.49, compared to a current price of $0.26 — trading 46.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 40.62%, which is 56% above median its 10-year median of 26.09 and 28.2% below the Asset Management industry median of 56.54. Value Partners Group's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Value Partners Group (VPGLF), the current Gross Margin % is 40.62% 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 Value Partners Group (VPGLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Value Partners Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.26 is trading 46.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.49.
GuruFocus considers Value Partners Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for VPGLF:
Gross Margin %: 40.62% (56% above median its 10-year median of 26.09)
GF Value™: $0.49 vs. price of $0.26 (46.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 28.2% below the Asset Management median (#401 of 548)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VPGLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Value Partners Group Ltd offers asset management portfolios for institutional and individual clients in the Asia Pacific, Europe, and North America. Fund options include absolute return funds, fixed-income products, alternative funds, multi-asset funds, ETFs and others. The firm provides other fund opportunities under white-label and co-branded funds.
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