Aucma CoSHSE:600336 +3.15%56 Gross Margin % is 15.05% as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 18.14. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600336 with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥5.02 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,449 Hardware companies, Aucma Co ranks worse than 76.52% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Aucma Co's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥281 Mil. Aucma Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥1,865 Mil. Therefore, Aucma Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 15.05%.
Warning Sign:
Aucma Co Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -6.4%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Aucma Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:600336'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.51 Med: 18.14 Max: 23.6
Current: 13.89
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Aucma Co was 23.60%. The lowest was 13.51%. And the median was 18.14%.
SHSE:600336's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 76.52% of 2449
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 24.5
vs SHSE:600336: 13.89
Aucma Co had a gross margin of 15.05% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Aucma Co was -6.40% per year.
Aucma Co (SHSE:600336) 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
Aucma Co had a gross margin of 15.05% 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.
Aucma Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Aucma Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Aucma Co'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 Consumer Electronics subindustry, Aucma 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.
Aucma Co Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Aucma Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aucma 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.
Aucma Co (SHSE:600336) has a Gross Margin % of 15.05% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Aucma Co and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 18.14. Over the past decade, Aucma Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.51 to 23.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Aucma Co ranks #1874 out of 2449 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 76.5%.
Is Aucma Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Aucma Co's current Gross Margin % of 15.05% is 17% below median its 10-year median of 18.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.51 to a high of 23.60. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.50. Aucma Co's value of 15.05% is 38.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aucma Co ranks #1874 out of 2449 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Aucma Co has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aucma Co's Gross Margin % compare to AAPL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Aucma Co ranks #1874 out of 2449 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Aucma Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.50. Aucma Co's value of 15.05% is 38.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Aucma Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.51 to 23.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.14 vs. the industry median of 24.50, Aucma Co 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 Hardware company?
The median Gross Margin % among Hardware companies is 24.50, based on 2,449 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. Aucma Co's current Gross Margin % of 15.05% is 38.6% 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 Aucma Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aucma Co's current Gross Margin % is 15.05%, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 18.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aucma Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aucma Co (SHSE:600336) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥5.02, compared to a current price of ¥6.55 — trading 30.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 15.05%, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 18.14 and 38.6% below the Hardware industry median of 24.50. Aucma Co's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 3 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 Aucma Co (SHSE:600336), the current Gross Margin % is 15.05% 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 Aucma Co (SHSE:600336) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aucma Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥6.55 is trading 30.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥5.02.
GuruFocus considers Aucma Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:600336:
Gross Margin %: 15.05% (17% below median its 10-year median of 18.14)
GF Value™: ¥5.02 vs. price of ¥6.55 (30.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 38.6% below the Hardware median (#1874 of 2449)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600336 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Aucma Co Ltd. is mainly engaged in the manufacturing, sales and technical services of freezers, freezer and refrigerator combinations, ice-making machines, beverage machines, vending machines and lithium-ion batteries.
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