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Sanli EnvironmentalSGX:1E3 +3.31%62 Gross Margin % is 9.07% as of Mar. 2026, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 12.23. GuruFocus rates SGX:1E3 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of S$0.13 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 234 Waste Management companies, Sanli Environmental ranks worse than 83.76% 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
Sanli Environmental had a gross margin of 9.07% 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.
Sanli Environmental Gross Margin % Related Terms
Sanli Environmental Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sanli Environmental'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.
SGX:1E3 vs WM, RSG, WCN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Waste Management subindustry, Sanli Environmental'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.
Sanli Environmental Gross Margin % vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Sanli Environmental's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sanli Environmental'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.
Sanli Environmental (SGX:1E3) has a Gross Margin % of 9.07% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Sanli Environmental and its competitors. This is 26% below median its historical median of 12.23. Over the past decade, Sanli Environmental's Gross Margin % has ranged from 7.27 to 16.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Sanli Environmental ranks #196 out of 234 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 83.8%.
Is Sanli Environmental's Gross Margin % too high?
Sanli Environmental's current Gross Margin % of 9.07% is 26% below median its 10-year median of 12.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.27 to a high of 16.17. The Waste Management industry median Gross Margin % is 27.71. Sanli Environmental's value of 9.07% is 67.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sanli Environmental ranks #196 out of 234 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sanli Environmental has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sanli Environmental's Gross Margin % compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Sanli Environmental ranks #196 out of 234 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Sanli Environmental in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 27.71. Sanli Environmental's value of 9.07% is 67.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Sanli Environmental's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 7.27 to 16.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.23 vs. the industry median of 27.71, Sanli Environmental 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 Waste Management company?
The median Gross Margin % among Waste Management companies is 27.71, based on 234 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. Sanli Environmental's current Gross Margin % of 9.07% is 67.3% 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 Sanli Environmental and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median Gross Margin % is 27.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sanli Environmental's current Gross Margin % is 9.07%, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 12.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sanli Environmental stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanli Environmental (SGX:1E3) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.13, compared to a current price of S$0.13 — trading 3.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 9.07%, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 12.23 and 67.3% below the Waste Management industry median of 27.71. Sanli Environmental's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 7 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 Sanli Environmental (SGX:1E3), the current Gross Margin % is 9.07% 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 Sanli Environmental (SGX:1E3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanli Environmental stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of S$0.13 is trading 3.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of S$0.13.
GuruFocus considers Sanli Environmental to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SGX:1E3:
Gross Margin %: 9.07% (26% below median its 10-year median of 12.23)
GF Value™: S$0.13 vs. price of S$0.13 (3.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 67.3% below the Waste Management median (#196 of 234)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:1E3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sanli Environmental Ltd is an investment holding and provision of management services. The company's operating segment includes Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC), and Operations and Maintenance (O&M). It generates maximum revenue from the EPC segment. The EPC segment is engaged in the provision of engineering, procurement, and construction services relating to water and waste management. Its services include process upgrading of existing water treatment plants, upgrading of pumping station capacities, replacement of aged mechanical and electrical equipment, and design and building of various treatment process systems. Geographically, it derives revenue from Singapore with operations in Myanmar and Malaysia.
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