China Yangtze Power CoLSE:CYPC 82 Gross Margin % is 55.65% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 61.44. GuruFocus rates LSE:CYPC with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $43.62 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 403 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, China Yangtze Power Co ranks better than 80.4% on this metric.
LSE:CYPC's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 80.4% of 403
companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 31.35
vs LSE:CYPC: 62.11
China Yangtze Power Co had a gross margin of 55.65% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for China Yangtze Power Co was -0.80% per year.
China Yangtze Power Co (LSE:CYPC) 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 Yangtze Power Co had a gross margin of 55.65% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
China Yangtze Power Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
China Yangtze Power Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for China Yangtze Power Co'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.
China Yangtze Power Co Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, China Yangtze Power 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 Yangtze Power Co Gross Margin % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, China Yangtze Power Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Yangtze Power 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 Yangtze Power Co (LSE:CYPC) has a Gross Margin % of 55.65% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on China Yangtze Power Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 61.44. Over the past decade, China Yangtze Power Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 57.13 to 63.40. According to the industry distribution chart, China Yangtze Power Co ranks #79 out of 403 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 19.6%.
Is China Yangtze Power Co's Gross Margin % too high?
China Yangtze Power Co's current Gross Margin % of 55.65% is near median its 10-year median of 61.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 57.13 to a high of 63.40. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Gross Margin % is 31.35. China Yangtze Power Co's value of 55.65% is 77.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Yangtze Power Co ranks #79 out of 403 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, China Yangtze Power Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Yangtze Power Co's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, China Yangtze Power Co ranks #79 out of 403 companies for Gross Margin %. This places China Yangtze Power Co in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 31.35. China Yangtze Power Co's value of 55.65% is 77.5% above this benchmark. Historically, China Yangtze Power Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 57.13 to 63.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 61.44 vs. the industry median of 31.35, China Yangtze Power 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Gross Margin % among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 31.35, based on 403 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 Yangtze Power Co's current Gross Margin % of 55.65% is 77.5% 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 China Yangtze Power Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Gross Margin % is 31.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Yangtze Power Co's current Gross Margin % is 55.65%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 61.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Yangtze Power Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Yangtze Power Co (LSE:CYPC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $43.62, compared to a current price of $41.20 — trading 5.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 55.65%, which is near median its 10-year median of 61.44 and 77.5% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 31.35. China Yangtze Power Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 China Yangtze Power Co (LSE:CYPC), the current Gross Margin % is 55.65% 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 China Yangtze Power Co (LSE:CYPC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Yangtze Power Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $41.20 is trading 5.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $43.62.
GuruFocus considers China Yangtze Power Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:CYPC:
Gross Margin %: 55.65% (near median its 10-year median of 61.44)
GF Value™: $43.62 vs. price of $41.20 (5.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 77.5% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#79 of 403)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:CYPC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Yangtze Power Co Ltd business activities include hydroelectric power generation, power distribution and sales, overseas power station's operation, management, consultation services, investment, and financing. It has also established its power distribution and sales platforms such as Three Gorges Water Conservancy and Peru LuzdelSur. The company owns the power generation assets of four hydropower plants on the mainstream of the Yangtze River, namely Three Gorges, Gezhouba, Xiluodu, and Xiangjiaba.
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