CITICCTPCY 88 Gross Margin % is 36.37% as of Dec. 2025, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 37.14. GuruFocus rates CTPCY with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.73 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 511 Conglomerates companies, CITIC ranks better than 71.43% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. CITIC's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $24,976 Mil. CITIC's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $68,670 Mil. Therefore, CITIC's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 36.37%.
The historical rank and industry rank for CITIC's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CTPCY'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 34.19 Med: 37.14 Max: 42.16
Current: 35.89
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of CITIC was 42.16%. The lowest was 34.19%. And the median was 37.14%.
CTPCY's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 71.43% of 511
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 25.85
vs CTPCY: 35.89
CITIC had a gross margin of 36.37% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for CITIC was -1.00% per year.
CITIC (OTCPK:CTPCY) 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
CITIC had a gross margin of 36.37% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
CITIC Gross Margin % Related Terms
CITIC Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CITIC'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.
For the Conglomerates subindustry, CITIC'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.
CITIC Gross Margin % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, CITIC's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CITIC'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.
CITIC (CTPCY) has a Gross Margin % of 36.37% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on CITIC and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 37.14. Over the past decade, CITIC's Gross Margin % has ranged from 34.19 to 42.16. According to the industry distribution chart, CITIC ranks #146 out of 511 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 28.6%.
Is CITIC's Gross Margin % too high?
CITIC's current Gross Margin % of 36.37% is near median its 10-year median of 37.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 34.19 to a high of 42.16. The Conglomerates industry median Gross Margin % is 25.85. CITIC's value of 36.37% is 40.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CITIC ranks #146 out of 511 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, CITIC has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CITIC's Gross Margin % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, CITIC ranks #146 out of 511 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts CITIC in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.85. CITIC's value of 36.37% is 40.7% above this benchmark. Historically, CITIC's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 34.19 to 42.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 37.14 vs. the industry median of 25.85, CITIC 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Gross Margin % among Conglomerates companies is 25.85, based on 511 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. CITIC's current Gross Margin % of 36.37% is 40.7% 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 CITIC and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CITIC's current Gross Margin % is 36.37%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 37.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CITIC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CITIC (CTPCY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.73, compared to a current price of $7.88 — trading 37.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 36.37%, which is near median its 10-year median of 37.14 and 40.7% above the Conglomerates industry median of 25.85. CITIC's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 8 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 CITIC (CTPCY), the current Gross Margin % is 36.37% 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 CITIC (CTPCY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CITIC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $7.88 is trading 37.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.73.
GuruFocus considers CITIC to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CTPCY:
Gross Margin %: 36.37% (near median its 10-year median of 37.14)
GF Value™: $5.73 vs. price of $7.88 (37.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 40.7% above the Conglomerates median (#146 of 511)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CTPCY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CITIC Ltd is a Hong Kong-based conglomerate. The company has comprehensively deepened reforms, promoted high-quality development and continuously enhanced its value creation capability and shareholder returns. Along with its subsidiaries, it operates in the following reportable segments: Comprehensive Financial Services, Advanced Intelligent Manufacturing, Advanced Materials, New Consumption, and New-type urbanisation. Maximum revenue is generated from the Advanced Materials segment, which includes exploration, processing, and trading of resources and energy products, including iron ore, copper, and crude oil, and the manufacturing of special steels. Geographically, the group generates maximum revenue from the Chinese mainland, followed by Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan, and Overseas markets.
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