Geely Automobile HoldingsWBO:GRU +4.65%90 Gross Margin % is 16.86% as of Dec. 2025, which is 0% below its 10-year median of 16.88. GuruFocus rates WBO:GRU with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.67 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,309 Vehicles & Parts companies, Geely Automobile Holdings ranks worse than 60.58% on this metric.
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
Geely Automobile Holdings had a gross margin of 16.86% 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.
Geely Automobile Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
Geely Automobile 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.
For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Geely Automobile 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.
Geely Automobile Holdings Gross Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Geely Automobile Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Geely Automobile 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.
Geely Automobile Holdings (WBO:GRU) has a Gross Margin % of 16.86% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Geely Automobile Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 16.88. Over the past decade, Geely Automobile Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.12 to 20.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Geely Automobile Holdings ranks #793 out of 1309 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 60.6%.
Is Geely Automobile Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Geely Automobile Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 16.86% is near median its 10-year median of 16.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.12 to a high of 20.18. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Gross Margin % is 19.83. Geely Automobile Holdings' value of 16.86% is 15% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Geely Automobile Holdings ranks #793 out of 1309 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Geely Automobile Holdings has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Geely Automobile Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to TSLA and GM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Geely Automobile Holdings ranks #793 out of 1309 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Geely Automobile Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.83. Geely Automobile Holdings' value of 16.86% is 15% below this benchmark. Historically, Geely Automobile Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.12 to 20.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.88 vs. the industry median of 19.83, Geely Automobile Holdings 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Gross Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 19.83, based on 1,309 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. Geely Automobile Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 16.86% is 15% 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 Geely Automobile Holdings and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Gross Margin % is 19.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Geely Automobile Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 16.86%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 16.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Geely Automobile Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Geely Automobile Holdings (WBO:GRU) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.67, compared to a current price of €2.05 — trading 23.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 16.86%, which is near median its 10-year median of 16.88 and 15% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 19.83. Geely Automobile Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 90/100 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 Geely Automobile Holdings (WBO:GRU), the current Gross Margin % is 16.86% 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 Geely Automobile Holdings (WBO:GRU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Geely Automobile Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €2.05 is trading 23.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €2.67.
GuruFocus considers Geely Automobile Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:GRU:
Gross Margin %: 16.86% (near median its 10-year median of 16.88)
GF Value™: €2.67 vs. price of €2.05 (23.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 15% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#793 of 1309)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:GRU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Based in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, Geely Auto manufactures and sells passenger vehicles and automotive parts. Geely is the largest local brand manufacturer and the third-largest passenger vehicle brand in terms of sales volume in China. Including Lynk & Co, Geely sold about 3 million cars in 2025. The domestic market accounts for more than 75% of Geely's revenue, with the rest coming from other parts of the world.
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