Kuaishou TechnologyKSHTY -4.00%72 Gross Margin % is 51.16% as of Mar. 2026, which is 22% above its 10-year median of 41.97. GuruFocus rates KSHTY with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.91 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 497 Interactive Media companies, Kuaishou Technology ranks worse than 57.95% on this metric.
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
Kuaishou Technology had a gross margin of 51.16% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
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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.
Kuaishou Technology Gross Margin % Related Terms
Kuaishou Technology Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kuaishou Technology'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.
KSHTY vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Kuaishou Technology'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.
Kuaishou Technology Gross Margin % vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Kuaishou Technology's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kuaishou Technology'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.
Kuaishou Technology (KSHTY) has a Gross Margin % of 51.16% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Kuaishou Technology and its competitors. This is 22% above median its historical median of 41.97. Over the past decade, Kuaishou Technology's Gross Margin % has ranged from 28.58 to 55.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Kuaishou Technology ranks #288 out of 497 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 57.9%.
Is Kuaishou Technology's Gross Margin % too high?
Kuaishou Technology's current Gross Margin % of 51.16% is 22% above median its 10-year median of 41.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 28.58 to a high of 55.02. The Interactive Media industry median Gross Margin % is 62.58. Kuaishou Technology's value of 51.16% is 18.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kuaishou Technology ranks #288 out of 497 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kuaishou Technology has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kuaishou Technology's Gross Margin % compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Kuaishou Technology ranks #288 out of 497 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Kuaishou Technology in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 62.58. Kuaishou Technology's value of 51.16% is 18.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Kuaishou Technology's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 28.58 to 55.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 41.97 vs. the industry median of 62.58, Kuaishou Technology 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 an Interactive Media company?
The median Gross Margin % among Interactive Media companies is 62.58, based on 497 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. Kuaishou Technology's current Gross Margin % of 51.16% is 18.2% 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 Kuaishou Technology and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Gross Margin % is 62.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kuaishou Technology's current Gross Margin % is 51.16%, which is 22% above median its own 10-year median of 41.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kuaishou Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuaishou Technology (KSHTY) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.91, compared to a current price of $1.08 — trading 43.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 51.16%, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 41.97 and 18.2% below the Interactive Media industry median of 62.58. Kuaishou Technology's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 2 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 Kuaishou Technology (KSHTY), the current Gross Margin % is 51.16% as of Mar. 2026. 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 Kuaishou Technology (KSHTY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuaishou Technology stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.08 is trading 43.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.91.
GuruFocus considers Kuaishou Technology to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for KSHTY:
Gross Margin %: 51.16% (22% above median its 10-year median of 41.97)
GF Value™: $1.91 vs. price of $1.08 (43.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 18.2% below the Interactive Media median (#288 of 497)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KSHTY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kuaishou Technology is a social media platform where users create, watch, and share short-form videos. Approximately half of the company's revenue comes from advertising. Additionally, Kuaishou generates revenue through livestreaming, where fans purchase virtual gifts to tip hosts. The platform also features livestreaming e-commerce, enabling users to buy products showcased in videos, with Kuaishou earning a commission on each transaction. Kuaishou's primary competitors are ByteDance's Douyin and Tencent Video. Notably, Tencent owns a 16% stake in Kuaishou.
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