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Xinjiang Tianfu Energy CoSHSE:600509 +5.45%59 Gross Margin % is 21.67% as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 18.97. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600509 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥6.15 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 491 Utilities - Regulated companies, Xinjiang Tianfu Energy Co ranks worse than 69.25% on this metric.
SHSE:600509's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 69.25% of 491
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 30.95
vs SHSE:600509: 20.79
Xinjiang Tianfu Energy Co had a gross margin of 21.67% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
Xinjiang Tianfu Energy Co (SHSE:600509) 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
Xinjiang Tianfu Energy Co had a gross margin of 21.67% 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.
Xinjiang Tianfu Energy Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Xinjiang Tianfu Energy 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.
For the Utilities - Diversified subindustry, Xinjiang Tianfu Energy 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.
Xinjiang Tianfu Energy Co Gross Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Xinjiang Tianfu Energy Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Xinjiang Tianfu Energy 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.
Xinjiang Tianfu Energy Co (SHSE:600509) has a Gross Margin % of 21.67% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Xinjiang Tianfu Energy Co and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 18.97. Over the past decade, Xinjiang Tianfu Energy Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 9.21 to 31.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Xinjiang Tianfu Energy Co ranks #340 out of 491 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 69.2%.
Is Xinjiang Tianfu Energy Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Xinjiang Tianfu Energy Co's current Gross Margin % of 21.67% is 14% above median its 10-year median of 18.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.21 to a high of 31.24. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Gross Margin % is 30.95. Xinjiang Tianfu Energy Co's value of 21.67% is 30% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Xinjiang Tianfu Energy Co ranks #340 out of 491 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Xinjiang Tianfu Energy Co has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Xinjiang Tianfu Energy Co's Gross Margin % compare to SRE?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Xinjiang Tianfu Energy Co ranks #340 out of 491 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Xinjiang Tianfu Energy Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 30.95. Xinjiang Tianfu Energy Co's value of 21.67% is 30% below this benchmark. Historically, Xinjiang Tianfu Energy Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 9.21 to 31.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.97 vs. the industry median of 30.95, Xinjiang Tianfu Energy 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Gross Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 30.95, based on 491 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. Xinjiang Tianfu Energy Co's current Gross Margin % of 21.67% is 30% 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 Xinjiang Tianfu Energy Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Gross Margin % is 30.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Xinjiang Tianfu Energy Co's current Gross Margin % is 21.67%, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 18.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Xinjiang Tianfu Energy Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Xinjiang Tianfu Energy Co (SHSE:600509) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥6.15, compared to a current price of ¥7.55 — trading 22.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 21.67%, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 18.97 and 30% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 30.95. Xinjiang Tianfu Energy Co's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Xinjiang Tianfu Energy Co (SHSE:600509), the current Gross Margin % is 21.67% 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 Xinjiang Tianfu Energy Co (SHSE:600509) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Xinjiang Tianfu Energy Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥7.55 is trading 22.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥6.15.
GuruFocus considers Xinjiang Tianfu Energy Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:600509:
Gross Margin %: 21.67% (14% above median its 10-year median of 18.97)
GF Value™: ¥6.15 vs. price of ¥7.55 (22.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 30% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#340 of 491)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600509 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Xinjiang Tianfu Energy Co Ltd is primarily engaged in the generation and distribution of heat and electric power. The company is also involved in engineering construction services as well as property development and distribution.
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