China Communications Construction Co (FRA:CYY) 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 Communications Construction Co had a gross margin of 11.20% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
China Communications Construction Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
China Communications Construction 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.
China Communications Construction Co Gross Margin % Chart
FRA:CYY vs PWR, FIX, EME: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, China Communications Construction 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.
China Communications Construction Co Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, China Communications Construction Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Communications Construction 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.
China Communications Construction Co (FRA:CYY) has a Gross Margin % of 11.20% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on China Communications Construction Co and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 12.52. Over the past decade, China Communications Construction Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 11.09 to 13.41. According to the industry distribution chart, China Communications Construction Co ranks #1330 out of 1718 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 77.4%.
Is China Communications Construction Co's Gross Margin % too high?
China Communications Construction Co's current Gross Margin % of 11.20% is 11% below median its 10-year median of 12.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.09 to a high of 13.41. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.79. China Communications Construction Co's value of 11.20% is 46.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Communications Construction Co ranks #1330 out of 1718 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, China Communications Construction Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Communications Construction Co's Gross Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, China Communications Construction Co ranks #1330 out of 1718 companies for Gross Margin %. This places China Communications Construction Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.79. China Communications Construction Co's value of 11.20% is 46.1% below this benchmark. Historically, China Communications Construction Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 11.09 to 13.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.52 vs. the industry median of 20.79, China Communications Construction Co 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 Construction company?
The median Gross Margin % among Construction companies is 20.79, based on 1,718 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 Communications Construction Co's current Gross Margin % of 11.20% is 46.1% 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 China Communications Construction Co and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Communications Construction Co's current Gross Margin % is 11.20%, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 12.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Communications Construction Co stock overvalued right now?
China Communications Construction Co (FRA:CYY) has a current Gross Margin % of 11.20%. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.83, compared to a current price of €0.61 — trading 26.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 11.20%, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 12.52 and 46.1% below the Construction industry median of 20.79. China Communications Construction Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 11 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 Communications Construction Co (FRA:CYY), the current Gross Margin % is 11.20% 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 Communications Construction Co (FRA:CYY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Communications Construction Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.61 is trading 26.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.83.
Key valuation signals for FRA:CYY:
Gross Margin %: 11.20% (11% below median its 10-year median of 12.52)
GF Value™: €0.83 vs. price of €0.61 (26.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 46.1% below the Construction median (#1330 of 1718)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CYY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Communications Construction Co Business Description
China Communications Construction Co Ltd and its subsidiaries are principally engaged in infrastructure construction, infrastructure design and dredging businesses. The company's operating segment includes Construction, Design, Dredging and others. It generates maximum revenue from the Construction segment. The Construction segment includes infrastructure construction of ports, roads, bridges and railways, municipal and environmental engineering, and others. Geographically, it generates the maximum revenue from the Chinese mainland, and it also has a presence in other regions, including Australia, Hong Kong, and countries in Africa, Middle East and Southeast Asia.
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