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World Houseware holdingsWHWRF 33 Gross Margin % is 5.74% as of Dec. 2025, which is 60% below its 10-year median of 14.21. GuruFocus rates WHWRF with a GF Score™ of 33/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.04. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,722 Construction companies, World Houseware holdings ranks worse than 83.1% on this metric.
WHWRF's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 83.1% of 1722
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 20.7
vs WHWRF: 8.75
World Houseware holdings had a gross margin of 5.74% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for World Houseware holdings was -14.10% per year.
World Houseware holdings (OTCPK:WHWRF) 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
World Houseware holdings had a gross margin of 5.74% 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.
World Houseware holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
World Houseware 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 Building Products & Equipment subindustry, World Houseware 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.
World Houseware holdings Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, World Houseware holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where World Houseware 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.
World Houseware holdings (WHWRF) has a Gross Margin % of 5.74% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on World Houseware holdings and its competitors. This is 60% below median its historical median of 14.21. Over the past decade, World Houseware holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 7.54 to 20.49. According to the industry distribution chart, World Houseware holdings ranks #1431 out of 1722 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 83.1%.
Is World Houseware holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
World Houseware holdings' current Gross Margin % of 5.74% is 60% below median its 10-year median of 14.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.54 to a high of 20.49. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.70. World Houseware holdings' value of 5.74% is 72.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, World Houseware holdings ranks #1431 out of 1722 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, World Houseware holdings has a GF Score™ of 33/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does World Houseware holdings' Gross Margin % compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, World Houseware holdings ranks #1431 out of 1722 companies for Gross Margin %. This places World Houseware holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.70. World Houseware holdings' value of 5.74% is 72.3% below this benchmark. Historically, World Houseware holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 7.54 to 20.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.21 vs. the industry median of 20.70, World Houseware 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 Construction company?
The median Gross Margin % among Construction companies is 20.70, based on 1,722 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. World Houseware holdings's current Gross Margin % of 5.74% is 72.3% 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 World Houseware holdings and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. World Houseware holdings's current Gross Margin % is 5.74%, which is 60% below median its own 10-year median of 14.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is World Houseware holdings stock overvalued right now?
World Houseware holdings (WHWRF) has a current Gross Margin % of 5.74%. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.04, compared to a current price of $0.05 — trading 25% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 5.74%, which is 60% below median its 10-year median of 14.21 and 72.3% below the Construction industry median of 20.70. World Houseware holdings' overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 4 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 World Houseware holdings (WHWRF), the current Gross Margin % is 5.74% 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 World Houseware holdings (WHWRF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, World Houseware holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.05 is trading 25% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.04.
Key valuation signals for WHWRF:
Gross Margin %: 5.74% (60% below median its 10-year median of 14.21)
GF Value™: $0.04 vs. price of $0.05 (25% above fair value)
Industry Position: 72.3% below the Construction median (#1431 of 1722)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WHWRF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
World Houseware Holdings is an investment holding company. Its segments include Household products, which manufacture and distribute household products; PVC pipes and fittings, which manufacture and distribute PVC pipes and fittings; and Property investments, which invests in properties. The majority of revenue is derived from PVC pipes and fittings segment. Its geographical areas include Mainland China, Hong Kong, Asia (excluding Hong Kong and Mainland China), and Others.
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