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Xiamen C & DSHSE:600153 -1.04%58 Gross Margin % is 4.23% as of Mar. 2026, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 5.72. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600153 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥7.52 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,007 Business Services companies, Xiamen C & D ranks worse than 95.43% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Xiamen C & D's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:600153'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.57 Med: 5.72 Max: 8.11
Current: 5.77
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Xiamen C & D was 8.11%. The lowest was 3.57%. And the median was 5.72%.
SHSE:600153's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 95.43% of 1007
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 34.53
vs SHSE:600153: 5.77
Xiamen C & D had a gross margin of 4.23% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Xiamen C & D was 5.10% per year.
Xiamen C & D (SHSE:600153) 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
Xiamen C & D had a gross margin of 4.23% 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.
Xiamen C & D Gross Margin % Related Terms
Xiamen C & D Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Xiamen C & D'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.
SHSE:600153 vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Xiamen C & D'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.
Xiamen C & D Gross Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Xiamen C & D's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Xiamen C & D'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.
Xiamen C & D (SHSE:600153) has a Gross Margin % of 4.23% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Xiamen C & D and its competitors. This is 26% below median its historical median of 5.72. Over the past decade, Xiamen C & D's Gross Margin % has ranged from 3.57 to 8.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Xiamen C & D ranks #961 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 95.4%.
Is Xiamen C & D's Gross Margin % too high?
Xiamen C & D's current Gross Margin % of 4.23% is 26% below median its 10-year median of 5.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.57 to a high of 8.11. The Business Services industry median Gross Margin % is 34.53. Xiamen C & D's value of 4.23% is 87.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Xiamen C & D ranks #961 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Xiamen C & D has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Xiamen C & D's Gross Margin % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Xiamen C & D ranks #961 out of 1007 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Xiamen C & D in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 34.53. Xiamen C & D's value of 4.23% is 87.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Xiamen C & D's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 3.57 to 8.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.72 vs. the industry median of 34.53, Xiamen C & D 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 Business Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Business Services companies is 34.53, based on 1,007 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. Xiamen C & D's current Gross Margin % of 4.23% is 87.7% 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 Xiamen C & D and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 34.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Xiamen C & D's current Gross Margin % is 4.23%, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 5.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Xiamen C & D stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Xiamen C & D (SHSE:600153) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥7.52, compared to a current price of ¥8.56 — trading 13.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 4.23%, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 5.72 and 87.7% below the Business Services industry median of 34.53. Xiamen C & D's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 4 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 Xiamen C & D (SHSE:600153), the current Gross Margin % is 4.23% 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 Xiamen C & D (SHSE:600153) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Xiamen C & D stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥8.56 is trading 13.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥7.52.
GuruFocus considers Xiamen C & D to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:600153:
Gross Margin %: 4.23% (26% below median its 10-year median of 5.72)
GF Value™: ¥7.52 vs. price of ¥8.56 (13.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 87.7% below the Business Services median (#961 of 1007)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600153 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Xiamen C & D Inc is a China-based modern service-oriented company mainly specializing in supply chain operations and real estate development. The company operates through two core segments. The Supply Chain Operations segment focuses on delivering trading and logistics solutions, covering a wide range of goods such as steel, mineral resources, and pulp and paper products. The Real Estate segment centers on real estate development and operations, encompassing residential and commercial property projects, primary land development, property leasing, and related management services. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Supply Chain Operations segment.
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