Metallurgical of ChinaMLLUY 65 Gross Margin % is 8.60% as of Mar. 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 10.99. GuruFocus rates MLLUY with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.41 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,719 Construction companies, Metallurgical of China ranks worse than 80.45% on this metric.
MLLUY's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 80.45% of 1719
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 20.71
vs MLLUY: 10.12
Metallurgical of China had a gross margin of 8.60% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Metallurgical of China was -2.40% per year.
Metallurgical of China (OTCPK:MLLUY) 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
Metallurgical of China had a gross margin of 8.60% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
Metallurgical of China Gross Margin % Related Terms
Metallurgical of China Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Metallurgical of China'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 Engineering & Construction subindustry, Metallurgical of China'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.
Metallurgical of China Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Metallurgical of China's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Metallurgical of China'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.
Metallurgical of China (MLLUY) has a Gross Margin % of 8.60% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Metallurgical of China and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 10.99. Over the past decade, Metallurgical of China's Gross Margin % has ranged from 9.64 to 13.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Metallurgical of China ranks #1383 out of 1719 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 80.5%.
Is Metallurgical of China's Gross Margin % too high?
Metallurgical of China's current Gross Margin % of 8.60% is 22% below median its 10-year median of 10.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.64 to a high of 13.09. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.71. Metallurgical of China's value of 8.60% is 58.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Metallurgical of China ranks #1383 out of 1719 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Metallurgical of China has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metallurgical of China's Gross Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Metallurgical of China ranks #1383 out of 1719 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Metallurgical of China in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.71. Metallurgical of China's value of 8.60% is 58.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Metallurgical of China's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 9.64 to 13.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.99 vs. the industry median of 20.71, Metallurgical of China 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 Construction company?
The median Gross Margin % among Construction companies is 20.71, based on 1,719 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. Metallurgical of China's current Gross Margin % of 8.60% is 58.5% 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 Metallurgical of China and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Metallurgical of China's current Gross Margin % is 8.60%, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 10.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metallurgical of China stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metallurgical of China (MLLUY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.41, compared to a current price of $3.56 — trading 4.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 8.60%, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 10.99 and 58.5% below the Construction industry median of 20.71. Metallurgical of China'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 Metallurgical of China (MLLUY), the current Gross Margin % is 8.60% 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 Metallurgical of China (MLLUY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metallurgical of China stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.56 is trading 4.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.41.
GuruFocus considers Metallurgical of China to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MLLUY:
Gross Margin %: 8.60% (22% below median its 10-year median of 10.99)
GF Value™: $3.41 vs. price of $3.56 (4.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 58.5% below the Construction median (#1383 of 1719)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MLLUY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Metallurgical Corp of China Ltd is a metallurgical engineering and construction group operating mainly in China. Its core activities include providing engineering, construction, and operational services for the iron and steel and non-ferrous metallurgy projects. The Group is also engaged in industrial construction across sectors such as electronics, precision manufacturing, light industry, petrochemicals, and power engineering, among others. Additionally, it undertakes capital construction projects, delivering full life-cycle services for urban renewal, residential, commercial, and office developments, infrastructure construction, and smart city development. The Group's reporting business segments are: Engineering Contracting, which generates the maximum revenue, and Featured Businesses.
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