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HKSE:01930's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 59.3% of 1312
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 19.895
vs HKSE:01930: 17.56
Shinelong Automotive Lightweight Application had a gross margin of 15.13% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
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
Shinelong Automotive Lightweight Application had a gross margin of 15.13% 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.
Shinelong Automotive Lightweight Application Gross Margin % Related Terms
Shinelong Automotive Lightweight Application 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.
HKSE:01930 vs ORLY, AZO: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Shinelong Automotive Lightweight Application'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.
Shinelong Automotive Lightweight Application Gross Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
* 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.
Shinelong Automotive Lightweight Application (HKSE:01930) has a Gross Margin % of 15.13% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Shinelong Automotive Lightweight Application and its competitors. This is 47% below median its historical median of 28.42. Over the past decade, Shinelong Automotive Lightweight Application's Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.56 to 39.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Shinelong Automotive Lightweight Application ranks #778 out of 1312 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 59.3%.
Is Shinelong Automotive Lightweight Application's Gross Margin % too high?
Shinelong Automotive Lightweight Application's current Gross Margin % of 15.13% is 47% below median its 10-year median of 28.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.56 to a high of 39.38. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Gross Margin % is 19.90. Shinelong Automotive Lightweight Application's value of 15.13% is 24% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shinelong Automotive Lightweight Application ranks #778 out of 1312 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Shinelong Automotive Lightweight Application has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shinelong Automotive Lightweight Application's Gross Margin % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Shinelong Automotive Lightweight Application ranks #778 out of 1312 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Shinelong Automotive Lightweight Application in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.90. Shinelong Automotive Lightweight Application's value of 15.13% is 24% below this benchmark. Historically, Shinelong Automotive Lightweight Application's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.56 to 39.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.42 vs. the industry median of 19.90, Shinelong Automotive Lightweight Application 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Gross Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 19.90, based on 1,312 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. Shinelong Automotive Lightweight Application's current Gross Margin % of 15.13% is 24% 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 Shinelong Automotive Lightweight Application and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Gross Margin % is 19.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shinelong Automotive Lightweight Application's current Gross Margin % is 15.13%, which is 47% below median its own 10-year median of 28.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shinelong Automotive Lightweight Application stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shinelong Automotive Lightweight Application (HKSE:01930) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.49, compared to a current price of HK$0.33 — trading 32.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 15.13%, which is 47% below median its 10-year median of 28.42 and 24% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 19.90. Shinelong Automotive Lightweight Application's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 6 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 Shinelong Automotive Lightweight Application (HKSE:01930), the current Gross Margin % is 15.13% 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 Shinelong Automotive Lightweight Application (HKSE:01930) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shinelong Automotive Lightweight Application stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.33 is trading 32.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.49.
GuruFocus considers Shinelong Automotive Lightweight Application to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01930:
Gross Margin %: 15.13% (47% below median its 10-year median of 28.42)
GF Value™: HK$0.49 vs. price of HK$0.33 (32.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 24% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#778 of 1312)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01930 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shinelong Automotive Lightweight Application Ltd is engaged in the design, development, manufacture, and sales of customized hot-pressing moulds, hydroforming moulds, and injection moulds that are used in auto manufacturing. Apart from automotive moulds, the group also engages in the design, development, manufacture, and sales of customized plastic moulds for the production of electrical appliances and health-protective appliances. The company also offers parts processing services. The group operates in three segments which includes, Automotive moulds, Electrical appliance moulds, and Other moulds. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Automotive moulds. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from the PRC.
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