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Hong Kong and China Gas Co's gross profit for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $1,241 Mil. Hong Kong and China Gas Co's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $2,686 Mil.
Hong Kong and China Gas Co (OTCPK:HOKCF) 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
Hong Kong and China Gas Co had a gross margin of 36.02% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
Hong Kong and China Gas Co Gross Profit Related Terms
Hong Kong and China Gas 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.
For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Hong Kong and China Gas 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.
Hong Kong and China Gas Co Gross Profit vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Hong Kong and China Gas Co's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hong Kong and China Gas Co's Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $2,686 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.
Hong Kong and China Gas Co (HOKCF) has a Gross Profit of $2,686 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Hong Kong and China Gas Co and its competitors.
Is Hong Kong and China Gas Co's Gross Profit too high?
Hong Kong and China Gas Co's current Gross Profit is $2,686 Mil. Overall, Hong Kong and China Gas Co has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hong Kong and China Gas Co's Gross Profit compare to ATO and NI?
Hong Kong and China Gas Co's Gross Profit of $2,686 Mil can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Utilities - Regulated 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 Hong Kong and China Gas Co and its competitors. Hong Kong and China Gas Co's current Gross Profit is $2,686 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hong Kong and China Gas Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hong Kong and China Gas Co (HOKCF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.74, compared to a current price of $0.87 — trading 17.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is $2,686 Mil. Hong Kong and China Gas Co's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 12 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 Hong Kong and China Gas Co (HOKCF), the current Gross Profit is $2,686 Mil 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 Hong Kong and China Gas Co (HOKCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hong Kong and China Gas Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.87 is trading 17.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.74.
GuruFocus considers Hong Kong and China Gas Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HOKCF:
Gross Profit: $2,686 Mil
GF Value™: $0.74 vs. price of $0.87 (17.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HOKCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hong Kong and China Gas Co Ltd, is the oldest public utility company in Hong Kong. The company's core business comprises the production and distribution of town gas in Hong Kong, with a monopoly on distribution and retail. The company is also investing in water, upstream gas, and new energies. The Group's principal activities are the production, distribution, and marketing of gas and related products or services, water supply and waste treatment, renewable energy businesses, extended businesses, and fuels businesses (Green Fuels) in Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland. The company operates in three segments: Gas, water and waste treatment, renewable energy, extended businesses, and related businesses, Green Fuels, and Property.
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