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Jiutian Chemical GroupSGX:C8R Gross Margin % is -195.95% as of Dec. 2025. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,557 Chemicals companies, Jiutian Chemical Group ranks worse than 99.81% on this metric.
SGX:C8R's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 99.81% of 1557
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 23.49
vs SGX:C8R: -95.77
Jiutian Chemical Group had a gross margin of -195.95% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Jiutian Chemical Group was 0.00% per year.
Jiutian Chemical Group (SGX:C8R) 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
Jiutian Chemical Group had a gross margin of -195.95% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Jiutian Chemical Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
Jiutian Chemical Group Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Jiutian Chemical Group'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 Chemicals subindustry, Jiutian Chemical Group'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.
Jiutian Chemical Group Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Jiutian Chemical Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Jiutian Chemical Group'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.
Jiutian Chemical Group (SGX:C8R) has a Gross Margin % of -195.95% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Jiutian Chemical Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Jiutian Chemical Group ranks #1554 out of 1557 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 99.8%.
Is Jiutian Chemical Group's Gross Margin % too high?
Jiutian Chemical Group's current Gross Margin % is -195.95%. Based on the distribution chart, Jiutian Chemical Group ranks #1554 out of 1557 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Jiutian Chemical Group's Gross Margin % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Jiutian Chemical Group ranks #1554 out of 1557 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Jiutian Chemical Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.49. 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 Chemicals company?
The median Gross Margin % among Chemicals companies is 23.49, based on 1,557 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. 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 Jiutian Chemical Group and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jiutian Chemical Group's current Gross Margin % is -195.95%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jiutian Chemical Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jiutian Chemical Group (SGX:C8R) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.01, compared to a current price of S$0.02 — trading 110% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is -195.95%. 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 Jiutian Chemical Group (SGX:C8R), the current Gross Margin % is -195.95% as of Dec. 2025. 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.
Jiutian Chemical Group Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and selling of chemical-based products. The products of the company include dimethylformamide (DMF), methylamine, and dimethylaccetamide (DMAC). The company is also involved in the processing and sale of consumable carbon dioxide and oxygen-18 and deuterium-depleted water. All of its revenues come from China.
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