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QI Automotive CoBJSE:920242 81 Gross Margin % is 25.98% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 26.73. GuruFocus rates BJSE:920242 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥20.26 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,313 Vehicles & Parts companies, QI Automotive Co ranks better than 71.44% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for QI Automotive Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BJSE:920242'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 21.62 Med: 26.73 Max: 30
Current: 28.8
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of QI Automotive Co was 30.00%. The lowest was 21.62%. And the median was 26.73%.
BJSE:920242's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 71.44% of 1313
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 19.9
vs BJSE:920242: 28.80
QI Automotive Co had a gross margin of 25.98% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for QI Automotive Co was 4.90% per year.
QI Automotive Co (BJSE:920242) 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
QI Automotive Co had a gross margin of 25.98% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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.
QI Automotive Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
QI Automotive Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for QI Automotive Co'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.
BJSE:920242 vs ORLY, AZO: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, QI Automotive Co'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.
QI Automotive Co Gross Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, QI Automotive Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where QI Automotive Co'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.
QI Automotive Co (BJSE:920242) has a Gross Margin % of 25.98% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on QI Automotive Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 26.73. Over the past decade, QI Automotive Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 21.62 to 30.00. According to the industry distribution chart, QI Automotive Co ranks #375 out of 1313 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 28.6%.
Is QI Automotive Co's Gross Margin % too high?
QI Automotive Co's current Gross Margin % of 25.98% is near median its 10-year median of 26.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.62 to a high of 30.00. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Gross Margin % is 19.90. QI Automotive Co's value of 25.98% is 30.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, QI Automotive Co ranks #375 out of 1313 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, QI Automotive Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does QI Automotive Co's Gross Margin % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, QI Automotive Co ranks #375 out of 1313 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts QI Automotive Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.90. QI Automotive Co's value of 25.98% is 30.6% above this benchmark. Historically, QI Automotive Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 21.62 to 30.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.73 vs. the industry median of 19.90, QI Automotive Co has consistently been above 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 19.90, based on 1,313 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. QI Automotive Co's current Gross Margin % of 25.98% is 30.6% above 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 QI Automotive Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Gross Margin % is 19.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. QI Automotive Co's current Gross Margin % is 25.98%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 26.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is QI Automotive Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, QI Automotive Co (BJSE:920242) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥20.26, compared to a current price of ¥13.41 — trading 33.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 25.98%, which is near median its 10-year median of 26.73 and 30.6% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 19.90. QI Automotive Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For QI Automotive Co (BJSE:920242), the current Gross Margin % is 25.98% as of Mar. 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 QI Automotive Co (BJSE:920242) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, QI Automotive Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥13.41 is trading 33.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥20.26.
GuruFocus considers QI Automotive Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BJSE:920242:
Gross Margin %: 25.98% (near median its 10-year median of 26.73)
GF Value™: ¥20.26 vs. price of ¥13.41 (33.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 30.6% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#375 of 1313)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BJSE:920242 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
QI Automotive Co Ltd is involved in the development, design, and sales of non-consumable parts for the automotive aftermarket, while also providing clients with comprehensive supply chain management services. Its primary products include braking systems, transmission systems, electrical and electronic systems, steering systems, engine systems, automotive electronics (such as blind-spot monitoring sensors, active air intake grilles, and pedestrian impact sensors), and other automotive systems.
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