Planet Green HoldingsPLAG +3.95%50 Gross Margin % is 24.06% as of Mar. 2026, which is 142% above its 10-year median of 9.95. GuruFocus rates PLAG with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.29 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 512 Conglomerates companies, Planet Green Holdings ranks worse than 69.53% on this metric.
PLAG's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 69.53% of 512
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 25.905
vs PLAG: 18.41
Planet Green Holdings had a gross margin of 24.06% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Planet Green Holdings was -27.80% per year.
Planet Green Holdings (AMEX:PLAG) 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
Planet Green Holdings had a gross margin of 24.06% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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.
Planet Green Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
Planet Green Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Planet Green Holdings'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.
PLAG vs HHS, LGPS, STRR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Planet Green Holdings'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.
Planet Green Holdings Gross Margin % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Planet Green Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Planet Green Holdings'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.
Planet Green Holdings (PLAG) has a Gross Margin % of 24.06% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Planet Green Holdings and its competitors. This is 142% above median its historical median of 9.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Planet Green Holdings ranks #356 out of 512 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 69.5%.
Is Planet Green Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Planet Green Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 24.06% is 142% above median its 10-year median of 9.95. The Conglomerates industry median Gross Margin % is 25.91. Planet Green Holdings' value of 24.06% is 7.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Planet Green Holdings ranks #356 out of 512 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Planet Green Holdings has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Planet Green Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to HHS and LGPS?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Planet Green Holdings ranks #356 out of 512 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Planet Green Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.91. Planet Green Holdings' value of 24.06% is 7.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.95 vs. the industry median of 25.91, Planet Green Holdings 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Gross Margin % among Conglomerates companies is 25.91, based on 512 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. Planet Green Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 24.06% is 7.1% 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 Planet Green Holdings and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Planet Green Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 24.06%, which is 142% above median its own 10-year median of 9.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Planet Green Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Planet Green Holdings (PLAG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.29, compared to a current price of $1.84 — trading 42.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 24.06%, which is 142% above median its 10-year median of 9.95 and 7.1% below the Conglomerates industry median of 25.91. Planet Green Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 8 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 Planet Green Holdings (PLAG), the current Gross Margin % is 24.06% 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 Planet Green Holdings (PLAG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Planet Green Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $1.84 is trading 42.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.29.
GuruFocus considers Planet Green Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PLAG:
Gross Margin %: 24.06% (142% above median its 10-year median of 9.95)
GF Value™: $1.29 vs. price of $1.84 (42.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 7.1% below the Conglomerates median (#356 of 512)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PLAG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Planet Green Holdings Corp is a diversified technology and consumer products company with a presence in North America and China engaged in Chemical Products, Tea Products, and Online Advertising Services. The company operates in three segments namely to grow, produce, and distribute Cyan brick tea, black tea, and green tea in China; to research, develop, manufacture, and sell chemical products including formaldehyde, urea formaldehyde adhesive, methylal, ethanol fuel, fuel additives and clean fuel in China; and to develop and operate a demand-side platform which empowers buyers of advertising to manage and optimize their digital advertising across different real-time bidding networks in North America and China.
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