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Henan Silane Technology Development Co (BJSE:920402) 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
Henan Silane Technology Development Co had a gross margin of -45.03% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
Henan Silane Technology Development Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Henan Silane Technology Development Co 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.
Henan Silane Technology Development Co Gross Margin % Chart
Henan Silane Technology Development Co Annual Data
BJSE:920402 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Henan Silane Technology Development 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.
Henan Silane Technology Development Co Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
* 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.
Henan Silane Technology Development Co (BJSE:920402) has a Gross Margin % of -45.03% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Henan Silane Technology Development Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Henan Silane Technology Development Co ranks #1526 out of 1558 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 97.9%.
Is Henan Silane Technology Development Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Henan Silane Technology Development Co's current Gross Margin % is -45.03%. Based on the distribution chart, Henan Silane Technology Development Co ranks #1526 out of 1558 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Henan Silane Technology Development Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Henan Silane Technology Development Co's Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Henan Silane Technology Development Co ranks #1526 out of 1558 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Henan Silane Technology Development Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.55. 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 Chemicals company?
The median Gross Margin % among Chemicals companies is 23.55, based on 1,558 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. 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 Henan Silane Technology Development Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Henan Silane Technology Development Co's current Gross Margin % is -45.03%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Henan Silane Technology Development Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Henan Silane Technology Development Co (BJSE:920402) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥5.90, compared to a current price of ¥8.41 — trading 42.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is -45.03%. Henan Silane Technology Development Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Henan Silane Technology Development Co (BJSE:920402), the current Gross Margin % is -45.03% 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 Henan Silane Technology Development Co (BJSE:920402) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Henan Silane Technology Development Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥8.41 is trading 42.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥5.90.
GuruFocus considers Henan Silane Technology Development Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BJSE:920402:
Gross Margin %: -45.03%
GF Value™: ¥5.90 vs. price of ¥8.41 (42.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BJSE:920402 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Henan Silane Technology Development Co Ltd's main business is the research and development, production, sales, and technical services of hydrogen silicon material products. It also engages in research and development and the production of new energy and new materials-related fields. Its main products are electronic-grade silane gas and hydrogen.
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