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Fosun InternationalHKSE:00656 -0.63%75 Gross Margin % is 27.02% as of Dec. 2025, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 34.74. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00656 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$4.59 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 515 Conglomerates companies, Fosun International ranks better than 53.79% on this metric.
Fosun International (HKSE:00656) 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
Fosun International had a gross margin of 27.02% 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.
Fosun International Gross Margin % Related Terms
Fosun International Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Fosun International'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, Fosun International'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.
Fosun International Gross Margin % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Fosun International's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fosun International'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.
Fosun International (HKSE:00656) has a Gross Margin % of 27.02% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Fosun International and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 34.74. Over the past decade, Fosun International's Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.63 to 38.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Fosun International ranks #238 out of 515 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 46.2%.
Is Fosun International's Gross Margin % too high?
Fosun International's current Gross Margin % of 27.02% is 22% below median its 10-year median of 34.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.63 to a high of 38.06. The Conglomerates industry median Gross Margin % is 25.88. Fosun International's value of 27.02% is 4.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fosun International ranks #238 out of 515 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Fosun International has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fosun International's Gross Margin % compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Fosun International ranks #238 out of 515 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Fosun International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.88. Fosun International's value of 27.02% is 4.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Fosun International's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.63 to 38.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 34.74 vs. the industry median of 25.88, Fosun International 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 25.88, based on 515 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. Fosun International's current Gross Margin % of 27.02% is 4.4% 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 Fosun International and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fosun International's current Gross Margin % is 27.02%, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 34.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fosun International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fosun International (HKSE:00656) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$4.59, compared to a current price of HK$4.76 — trading 3.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 27.02%, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 34.74 and 4.4% above the Conglomerates industry median of 25.88. Fosun International's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Fosun International (HKSE:00656), the current Gross Margin % is 27.02% 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 Fosun International (HKSE:00656) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fosun International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$4.76 is trading 3.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$4.59.
GuruFocus considers Fosun International to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:00656:
Gross Margin %: 27.02% (22% below median its 10-year median of 34.74)
GF Value™: HK$4.59 vs. price of HK$4.76 (3.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 4.4% above the Conglomerates median (#238 of 515)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00656 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fosun International Ltd is an investment holding company that is also an international innovation-driven consumer group dedicated to providing high-quality products and services for families around the world. The company's operating segments include Health, Happiness, Wealth, and Intelligent Manufacturing. It generates maximum revenue from the Happiness segment. The Wealth Segment includes two sub-segments: Insurance and Asset Management. The Happiness segment comprises principally the operation and investments in tourism and leisure, fashion, consumer, and lifestyle industries. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the Chinese Mainland, while it also has its presence in Portugal; and Other Countries.
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