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SHSE:600123's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 50.81% of 124
companies
in the Other Energy Sources industry
Industry Median: 18.775
vs SHSE:600123: 18.83
Shanxi Lanhua Sci-Tech Venture Co had a gross margin of 23.80% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
Shanxi Lanhua Sci-Tech Venture Co (SHSE:600123) 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
Shanxi Lanhua Sci-Tech Venture Co had a gross margin of 23.80% 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.
Shanxi Lanhua Sci-Tech Venture Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Shanxi Lanhua Sci-Tech Venture 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.
Shanxi Lanhua Sci-Tech Venture Co Gross Margin % Chart
Shanxi Lanhua Sci-Tech Venture Co Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Thermal Coal subindustry, Shanxi Lanhua Sci-Tech Venture 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.
Shanxi Lanhua Sci-Tech Venture Co Gross Margin % vs Other Energy Sources Industry
For the Other Energy Sources industry and Energy sector, Shanxi Lanhua Sci-Tech Venture Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shanxi Lanhua Sci-Tech Venture 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.
Shanxi Lanhua Sci-Tech Venture Co (SHSE:600123) has a Gross Margin % of 23.80% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Shanxi Lanhua Sci-Tech Venture Co and its competitors. This is 34% below median its historical median of 36.24. Over the past decade, Shanxi Lanhua Sci-Tech Venture Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.83 to 54.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Shanxi Lanhua Sci-Tech Venture Co ranks #61 out of 124 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, placing it in the top 49.2%.
Is Shanxi Lanhua Sci-Tech Venture Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Shanxi Lanhua Sci-Tech Venture Co's current Gross Margin % of 23.80% is 34% below median its 10-year median of 36.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.83 to a high of 54.50. The Other Energy Sources industry median Gross Margin % is 18.78. Shanxi Lanhua Sci-Tech Venture Co's value of 23.80% is 26.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shanxi Lanhua Sci-Tech Venture Co ranks #61 out of 124 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Shanxi Lanhua Sci-Tech Venture Co has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shanxi Lanhua Sci-Tech Venture Co's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Other Energy Sources industry distribution chart, Shanxi Lanhua Sci-Tech Venture Co ranks #61 out of 124 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Shanxi Lanhua Sci-Tech Venture Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 18.78. Shanxi Lanhua Sci-Tech Venture Co's value of 23.80% is 26.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Shanxi Lanhua Sci-Tech Venture Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.83 to 54.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 36.24 vs. the industry median of 18.78, Shanxi Lanhua Sci-Tech Venture 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 an Other Energy Sources company?
The median Gross Margin % among Other Energy Sources companies is 18.78, based on 124 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. Shanxi Lanhua Sci-Tech Venture Co's current Gross Margin % of 23.80% is 26.8% 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 Shanxi Lanhua Sci-Tech Venture Co and its competitors. For the Other Energy Sources industry, the median Gross Margin % is 18.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shanxi Lanhua Sci-Tech Venture Co's current Gross Margin % is 23.80%, which is 34% below median its own 10-year median of 36.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shanxi Lanhua Sci-Tech Venture Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanxi Lanhua Sci-Tech Venture Co (SHSE:600123) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥6.42, compared to a current price of ¥6.44 — trading 0.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 23.80%, which is 34% below median its 10-year median of 36.24 and 26.8% above the Other Energy Sources industry median of 18.78. Shanxi Lanhua Sci-Tech Venture Co's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 Shanxi Lanhua Sci-Tech Venture Co (SHSE:600123), the current Gross Margin % is 23.80% 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 Shanxi Lanhua Sci-Tech Venture Co (SHSE:600123) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanxi Lanhua Sci-Tech Venture Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥6.44 is trading 0.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥6.42.
GuruFocus considers Shanxi Lanhua Sci-Tech Venture Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:600123:
Gross Margin %: 23.80% (34% below median its 10-year median of 36.24)
GF Value™: ¥6.42 vs. price of ¥6.44 (0.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 26.8% above the Other Energy Sources median (#61 of 124)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600123 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shanxi Lanhua Sci-Tech Venture Co Business Description
Shanxi Lanhua Sci-Tech Venture Co Ltd is engaged in the production and sale of coal. It also offers chemical products comprising urea, fertilizer products, caprolactam products, dimethyl ether, and methanol. The company sells its products in various provinces and cities in China; and exports its products to North America, Southeast Asia, and other countries.
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