Fujian Expressway Development Co (SHSE:600033) 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
Fujian Expressway Development Co had a gross margin of 56.00% 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.
Fujian Expressway Development Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Fujian Expressway Development Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
Fujian Expressway Development Co Gross Margin % Chart
Fujian Expressway Development Co Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Infrastructure Operations subindustry, Fujian Expressway Development 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.
Fujian Expressway Development Co Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Fujian Expressway Development Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fujian Expressway Development 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.
Fujian Expressway Development Co (SHSE:600033) has a Gross Margin % of 56.00% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Fujian Expressway Development Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 57.95. Over the past decade, Fujian Expressway Development Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 50.31 to 65.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Fujian Expressway Development Co ranks #154 out of 1718 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 9%.
Is Fujian Expressway Development Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Fujian Expressway Development Co's current Gross Margin % of 56.00% is near median its 10-year median of 57.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 50.31 to a high of 65.99. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.75. Fujian Expressway Development Co's value of 56.00% is 169.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fujian Expressway Development Co ranks #154 out of 1718 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Fujian Expressway Development Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fujian Expressway Development Co's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Fujian Expressway Development Co ranks #154 out of 1718 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Fujian Expressway Development Co in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.75. Fujian Expressway Development Co's value of 56.00% is 169.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Fujian Expressway Development Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 50.31 to 65.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 57.95 vs. the industry median of 20.75, Fujian Expressway Development 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 a Construction company?
The median Gross Margin % among Construction companies is 20.75, based on 1,718 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. Fujian Expressway Development Co's current Gross Margin % of 56.00% is 169.9% 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 Fujian Expressway Development Co and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fujian Expressway Development Co's current Gross Margin % is 56.00%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 57.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fujian Expressway Development Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fujian Expressway Development Co (SHSE:600033) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥3.64, compared to a current price of ¥3.43 — trading 5.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 56.00%, which is near median its 10-year median of 57.95 and 169.9% above the Construction industry median of 20.75. Fujian Expressway Development Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Fujian Expressway Development Co (SHSE:600033), the current Gross Margin % is 56.00% 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 Fujian Expressway Development Co (SHSE:600033) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fujian Expressway Development Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥3.43 is trading 5.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥3.64.
GuruFocus considers Fujian Expressway Development Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:600033:
Gross Margin %: 56.00% (near median its 10-year median of 57.95)
GF Value™: ¥3.64 vs. price of ¥3.43 (5.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 169.9% above the Construction median (#154 of 1718)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600033 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fujian Expressway Development Co Business Description
Fujian Expressway Development Co Ltd is a China-based company involved in the investment, construction, operation of Highways. It is also involved in equipment leasing, consulting services; industrial production materials, department stores, building materials, and hardware businesses.
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