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Xizang Zhufeng Resources CoSHSE:600338 -5.15%70 Gross Margin % is 71.06% as of Mar. 2026, which is 26% above its 10-year median of 56.50. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600338 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥19.86 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 731 Metals & Mining companies, Xizang Zhufeng Resources Co ranks better than 83.99% on this metric.
Xizang Zhufeng Resources Co (SHSE:600338) 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
Xizang Zhufeng Resources Co had a gross margin of 71.06% 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.
Xizang Zhufeng Resources Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Xizang Zhufeng Resources 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.
Xizang Zhufeng Resources Co Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Xizang Zhufeng Resources 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.
Xizang Zhufeng Resources Co Gross Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Xizang Zhufeng Resources Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Xizang Zhufeng Resources 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.
Xizang Zhufeng Resources Co (SHSE:600338) has a Gross Margin % of 71.06% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Xizang Zhufeng Resources Co and its competitors. This is 26% above median its historical median of 56.50. Over the past decade, Xizang Zhufeng Resources Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 34.40 to 72.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Xizang Zhufeng Resources Co ranks #117 out of 731 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 16%.
Is Xizang Zhufeng Resources Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Xizang Zhufeng Resources Co's current Gross Margin % of 71.06% is 26% above median its 10-year median of 56.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 34.40 to a high of 72.55. The Metals & Mining industry median Gross Margin % is 26.20. Xizang Zhufeng Resources Co's value of 71.06% is 171.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Xizang Zhufeng Resources Co ranks #117 out of 731 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Xizang Zhufeng Resources Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Xizang Zhufeng Resources Co's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Xizang Zhufeng Resources Co ranks #117 out of 731 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Xizang Zhufeng Resources Co in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.20. Xizang Zhufeng Resources Co's value of 71.06% is 171.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Xizang Zhufeng Resources Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 34.40 to 72.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 56.50 vs. the industry median of 26.20, Xizang Zhufeng Resources 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Gross Margin % among Metals & Mining companies is 26.20, based on 731 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. Xizang Zhufeng Resources Co's current Gross Margin % of 71.06% is 171.2% 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 Xizang Zhufeng Resources Co and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Xizang Zhufeng Resources Co's current Gross Margin % is 71.06%, which is 26% above median its own 10-year median of 56.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Xizang Zhufeng Resources Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Xizang Zhufeng Resources Co (SHSE:600338) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥19.86, compared to a current price of ¥11.61 — trading 41.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 71.06%, which is 26% above median its 10-year median of 56.50 and 171.2% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 26.20. Xizang Zhufeng Resources Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 6 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 Xizang Zhufeng Resources Co (SHSE:600338), the current Gross Margin % is 71.06% 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 Xizang Zhufeng Resources Co (SHSE:600338) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Xizang Zhufeng Resources Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥11.61 is trading 41.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥19.86.
GuruFocus considers Xizang Zhufeng Resources Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:600338:
Gross Margin %: 71.06% (26% above median its 10-year median of 56.50)
GF Value™: ¥19.86 vs. price of ¥11.61 (41.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 171.2% above the Metals & Mining median (#117 of 731)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600338 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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