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HKSE:01501's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 61.99% of 805
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 52.16
vs HKSE:01501: 59.77
Shanghai INT Medical Instruments Co had a gross margin of 60.58% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
Shanghai INT Medical Instruments Co (HKSE:01501) 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
Shanghai INT Medical Instruments Co had a gross margin of 60.58% 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.
Shanghai INT Medical Instruments Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Shanghai INT Medical Instruments 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.
Shanghai INT Medical Instruments Co Gross Margin % Chart
HKSE:01501 vs ISRG, BDX, MDLN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Shanghai INT Medical Instruments 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.
Shanghai INT Medical Instruments Co Gross Margin % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Shanghai INT Medical Instruments Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shanghai INT Medical Instruments 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.
Shanghai INT Medical Instruments Co (HKSE:01501) has a Gross Margin % of 60.58% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Shanghai INT Medical Instruments Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 58.83. Over the past decade, Shanghai INT Medical Instruments Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 55.43 to 65.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Shanghai INT Medical Instruments Co ranks #306 out of 805 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 38%.
Is Shanghai INT Medical Instruments Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Shanghai INT Medical Instruments Co's current Gross Margin % of 60.58% is near median its 10-year median of 58.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 55.43 to a high of 65.40. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Gross Margin % is 52.16. Shanghai INT Medical Instruments Co's value of 60.58% is 16.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shanghai INT Medical Instruments Co ranks #306 out of 805 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Shanghai INT Medical Instruments Co has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shanghai INT Medical Instruments Co's Gross Margin % compare to ISRG and BDX?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Shanghai INT Medical Instruments Co ranks #306 out of 805 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Shanghai INT Medical Instruments Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 52.16. Shanghai INT Medical Instruments Co's value of 60.58% is 16.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Shanghai INT Medical Instruments Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 55.43 to 65.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 58.83 vs. the industry median of 52.16, Shanghai INT Medical Instruments Co 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Gross Margin % among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 52.16, based on 805 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. Shanghai INT Medical Instruments Co's current Gross Margin % of 60.58% is 16.1% 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 Shanghai INT Medical Instruments Co and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Gross Margin % is 52.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shanghai INT Medical Instruments Co's current Gross Margin % is 60.58%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 58.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shanghai INT Medical Instruments Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanghai INT Medical Instruments Co (HKSE:01501) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$39.98, compared to a current price of HK$33.64 — trading 15.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 60.58%, which is near median its 10-year median of 58.83 and 16.1% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 52.16. Shanghai INT Medical Instruments Co's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 5 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 Shanghai INT Medical Instruments Co (HKSE:01501), the current Gross Margin % is 60.58% 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 Shanghai INT Medical Instruments Co (HKSE:01501) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanghai INT Medical Instruments Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$33.64 is trading 15.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$39.98.
GuruFocus considers Shanghai INT Medical Instruments Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01501:
Gross Margin %: 60.58% (near median its 10-year median of 58.83)
GF Value™: HK$39.98 vs. price of HK$33.64 (15.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 16.1% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#306 of 805)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01501 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shanghai INT Medical Instruments Co Business Description
Shanghai INT Medical Instruments Co Ltd engages in the design and development of medical devices used in fields including peripheral intervention, neurological intervention, cardiovascular intervention, or implantation, and the design and development of equipment and moulds used for the production of medical devices. The company operates in the Chinese Mainland, Europe, the United States, and Other countries and regions. The majority of the revenue comes from the Chinese Mainland.
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