China LilangFRA:5LX +1.08%83 Gross Margin % is 49.09% as of Dec. 2025, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 43.39. GuruFocus rates FRA:5LX with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.54. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,024 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, China Lilang ranks better than 76.27% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for China Lilang's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:5LX'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 38.35 Med: 43.39 Max: 49.58
Current: 49.58
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of China Lilang was 49.58%. The lowest was 38.35%. And the median was 43.39%.
FRA:5LX's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 76.27% of 1024
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 28.415
vs FRA:5LX: 49.58
China Lilang had a gross margin of 49.09% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for China Lilang was 2.70% per year.
China Lilang (FRA:5LX) 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
China Lilang had a gross margin of 49.09% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable 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.
China Lilang Gross Margin % Related Terms
China Lilang Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for China Lilang'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.
FRA:5LX vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, China Lilang'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.
China Lilang Gross Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, China Lilang's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Lilang'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.
China Lilang (FRA:5LX) has a Gross Margin % of 49.09% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on China Lilang and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 43.39. Over the past decade, China Lilang's Gross Margin % has ranged from 38.35 to 49.58. According to the industry distribution chart, China Lilang ranks #243 out of 1024 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 23.7%.
Is China Lilang's Gross Margin % too high?
China Lilang's current Gross Margin % of 49.09% is 13% above median its 10-year median of 43.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 38.35 to a high of 49.58. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Gross Margin % is 28.42. China Lilang's value of 49.09% is 72.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Lilang ranks #243 out of 1024 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, China Lilang has a GF Score™ of 83/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Lilang's Gross Margin % compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, China Lilang ranks #243 out of 1024 companies for Gross Margin %. This places China Lilang in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 28.42. China Lilang's value of 49.09% is 72.8% above this benchmark. Historically, China Lilang's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 38.35 to 49.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 43.39 vs. the industry median of 28.42, China Lilang 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Gross Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 28.42, based on 1,024 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. China Lilang's current Gross Margin % of 49.09% is 72.8% 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 China Lilang and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Gross Margin % is 28.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Lilang's current Gross Margin % is 49.09%, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 43.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Lilang stock overvalued right now?
China Lilang (FRA:5LX) has a current Gross Margin % of 49.09%. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.54, compared to a current price of €0.38 — trading 30.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 49.09%, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 43.39 and 72.8% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 28.42. China Lilang's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 4 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 China Lilang (FRA:5LX), the current Gross Margin % is 49.09% 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 China Lilang (FRA:5LX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Lilang stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.38 is trading 30.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.54.
Key valuation signals for FRA:5LX:
Gross Margin %: 49.09% (13% above median its 10-year median of 43.39)
GF Value™: €0.54 vs. price of €0.38 (30.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 72.8% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#243 of 1024)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:5LX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Lilang Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of branded menswear and related accessories in the PRC. The company designs, sources and manufactures high-quality business and casual apparel for men and sells under the LILANZ and LESS IS MORE brands across an extensive retail and distribution network, covering 31 provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities in the PRC. The company generates maximum revenue from China.
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