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China Tobacco International (HK) Co (OTCPK:CTOBF) Gross Profit 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
China Tobacco International (HK) Co had a gross margin of 10.97% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
China Tobacco International (HK) Co Gross Profit Related Terms
China Tobacco International (HK) Co Gross Profit 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.
China Tobacco International (HK) Co Gross Profit Chart
For the Tobacco subindustry, China Tobacco International (HK) Co's Gross Profit, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Profit 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.
China Tobacco International (HK) Co Gross Profit vs Tobacco Products Industry
For the Tobacco Products industry and Consumer Defensive sector, China Tobacco International (HK) Co's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Tobacco International (HK) Co's Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $169 Mil.
Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.
* 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.
China Tobacco International (HK) Co (CTOBF) has a Gross Profit of $169 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on China Tobacco International (HK) Co and its competitors.
Is China Tobacco International (HK) Co's Gross Profit too high?
China Tobacco International (HK) Co's current Gross Profit is $169 Mil. Overall, China Tobacco International (HK) Co has a GF Score™ of 88/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Tobacco International (HK) Co's Gross Profit compare to PM and MO?
China Tobacco International (HK) Co's Gross Profit of $169 Mil can be compared against companies in the Tobacco Products industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Profit for a Tobacco Products company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Tobacco Products industry context. However, Gross Profit should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Gross Profit mean?
A high Gross Profit can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on China Tobacco International (HK) Co and its competitors. China Tobacco International (HK) Co's current Gross Profit is $169 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Tobacco International (HK) Co stock overvalued right now?
China Tobacco International (HK) Co (CTOBF) has a current Gross Profit of $169 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.93, compared to a current price of $2.05 — trading 6.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is $169 Mil. China Tobacco International (HK) Co's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Profit calculated?
Gross Profit is calculated from a company's financial statements. For China Tobacco International (HK) Co (CTOBF), the current Gross Profit is $169 Mil as of Jun. 2026. 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 China Tobacco International (HK) Co (CTOBF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Tobacco International (HK) Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $2.05 is trading 6.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.93.
Key valuation signals for CTOBF:
Gross Profit: $169 Mil
GF Value™: $1.93 vs. price of $2.05 (6.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CTOBF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Tobacco International (HK) Co Ltd is engaged in the tobacco business. It operates through various segments namely the Tobacco Leaf Products Export Business, the Tobacco Leaf Product Import Business, the Cigarettes Export Business, the New Tobacco Product Export Business, and the Brazil Operation Business. The company's geographical segments are China (excluding the SARs), Indonesia, Korea, Hong Kong, Philippines, Vietnam, Brazil, Belgium, Poland, Paraguay, Egypt, and others, of which it derives maximum revenue from the PRC. It earns maximum revenue from the Tobacco Leaf Product Import Business.
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