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AVIC Airborne Systems CoSHSE:600372 -2.58%65 Gross Margin % is 25.96% as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 29.43. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600372 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥11.22 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 345 Aerospace & Defense companies, AVIC Airborne Systems Co ranks better than 54.49% on this metric.
SHSE:600372's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 54.49% of 345
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 26.84
vs SHSE:600372: 28.99
AVIC Airborne Systems Co had a gross margin of 25.96% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for AVIC Airborne Systems Co was -0.50% per year.
AVIC Airborne Systems Co (SHSE:600372) 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
AVIC Airborne Systems Co had a gross margin of 25.96% 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.
AVIC Airborne Systems Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
AVIC Airborne Systems 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.
SHSE:600372 vs SPCX, GE, RTX: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, AVIC Airborne Systems 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.
AVIC Airborne Systems Co Gross Margin % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, AVIC Airborne Systems Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AVIC Airborne Systems 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.
AVIC Airborne Systems Co (SHSE:600372) has a Gross Margin % of 25.96% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on AVIC Airborne Systems Co and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 29.43. Over the past decade, AVIC Airborne Systems Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 28.18 to 33.11. According to the industry distribution chart, AVIC Airborne Systems Co ranks #157 out of 345 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 45.5%.
Is AVIC Airborne Systems Co's Gross Margin % too high?
AVIC Airborne Systems Co's current Gross Margin % of 25.96% is 12% below median its 10-year median of 29.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 28.18 to a high of 33.11. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Gross Margin % is 26.84. AVIC Airborne Systems Co's value of 25.96% is 3.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AVIC Airborne Systems Co ranks #157 out of 345 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, AVIC Airborne Systems Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AVIC Airborne Systems Co's Gross Margin % compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, AVIC Airborne Systems Co ranks #157 out of 345 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts AVIC Airborne Systems Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.84. AVIC Airborne Systems Co's value of 25.96% is 3.3% below this benchmark. Historically, AVIC Airborne Systems Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 28.18 to 33.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 29.43 vs. the industry median of 26.84, AVIC Airborne Systems 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Gross Margin % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 26.84, based on 345 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. AVIC Airborne Systems Co's current Gross Margin % of 25.96% is 3.3% 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 AVIC Airborne Systems Co and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AVIC Airborne Systems Co's current Gross Margin % is 25.96%, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 29.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AVIC Airborne Systems Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AVIC Airborne Systems Co (SHSE:600372) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥11.22, compared to a current price of ¥10.93 — trading 2.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 25.96%, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 29.43 and 3.3% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 26.84. AVIC Airborne Systems Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 5 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 AVIC Airborne Systems Co (SHSE:600372), the current Gross Margin % is 25.96% 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 AVIC Airborne Systems Co (SHSE:600372) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AVIC Airborne Systems Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥10.93 is trading 2.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥11.22.
GuruFocus considers AVIC Airborne Systems Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:600372:
Gross Margin %: 25.96% (12% below median its 10-year median of 29.43)
GF Value™: ¥11.22 vs. price of ¥10.93 (2.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 3.3% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#157 of 345)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600372 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AVIC Airborne Systems Co Ltd Formerly China Avionics Systems Co Ltd engages in the research and development, production, sale, and services of engine auxiliary machinery systems and equipment for aviation. The company has aviation and armament equipment, military transport aircraft, helicopters, airborne systems and auto parts, general aviation, aviation research, flight testing, aviation supply chain and military trade, asset management, finance, engineering construction, automotive and other industries. The company also provides property leasing, technical, and consultancy services.
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