CenntroCENN -2.92%45 Gross Margin % is 19.55% as of Mar. 2026, which is 87% above its 10-year median of 10.44. GuruFocus rates CENN with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of $36.10 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,310 Vehicles & Parts companies, Cenntro ranks worse than 98.78% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Cenntro's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.24 Mil. Cenntro's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.21 Mil. Therefore, Cenntro's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 19.55%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cenntro's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CENN'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -14 Med: 10.44 Max: 24.31
Current: -14
During the past 7 years, the highestGross Margin % of Cenntro was 24.31%. The lowest was -14.00%. And the median was 10.44%.
CENN's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 98.78% of 1310
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 19.835
vs CENN: -14.00
Cenntro had a gross margin of 19.55% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Cenntro was 0.00% per year.
Cenntro (NAS:CENN) 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
Cenntro had a gross margin of 19.55% 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.
Cenntro Gross Margin % Related Terms
Cenntro Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cenntro'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.
CENN vs LOBO, SSM, SVUHF: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Cenntro'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.
Cenntro Gross Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Cenntro's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cenntro'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.
Cenntro (CENN) has a Gross Margin % of 19.55% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Cenntro and its competitors. This is 87% above median its historical median of 10.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Cenntro ranks #1294 out of 1310 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 98.8%.
Is Cenntro's Gross Margin % too high?
Cenntro's current Gross Margin % of 19.55% is 87% above median its 10-year median of 10.44. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Gross Margin % is 19.84. Cenntro's value of 19.55% is 1.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cenntro ranks #1294 out of 1310 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Cenntro has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cenntro's Gross Margin % compare to LOBO and SSM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Cenntro ranks #1294 out of 1310 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Cenntro in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.84. Cenntro's value of 19.55% is 1.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.44 vs. the industry median of 19.84, Cenntro 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Gross Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 19.84, based on 1,310 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. Cenntro's current Gross Margin % of 19.55% is 1.4% 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 Cenntro and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Gross Margin % is 19.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cenntro's current Gross Margin % is 19.55%, which is 87% above median its own 10-year median of 10.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cenntro stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cenntro (CENN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $36.10, compared to a current price of $3.76 — trading 89.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 19.55%, which is 87% above median its 10-year median of 10.44 and 1.4% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 19.84. Cenntro's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 6 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 Cenntro (CENN), the current Gross Margin % is 19.55% 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 Cenntro (CENN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cenntro stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $3.76 is trading 89.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $36.10.
GuruFocus considers Cenntro to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for CENN:
Gross Margin %: 19.55% (87% above median its 10-year median of 10.44)
GF Value™: $36.10 vs. price of $3.76 (89.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1.4% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#1294 of 1310)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CENN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cenntro Inc is a designer, manufacturer, distributor, and service provider of commercial vehicles powered by either electricity or hydrogen energy sources. The company's commercial vehicles are designed to serve a variety of fleet and municipal organizations in support of city services, last-mile delivery, and other commercial applications. It has developed a series of commercial vehicle models, including Metro, Logistar, iChassis, Avantier, Teemak, Bison Motor, and Antric One. In addition, the company has introduced an open-platform, programmable all-electric iChassis platform, designed for automated and autonomous driving. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from vehicle sales in the Europe, and also has a presence in America, Asia, and other regions.
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