Jiangsu Zhongtian Technology CoSHSE:600522 -6.93%70 Gross Margin % is 15.58% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 15.08. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600522 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥19.15 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,996 Industrial Products companies, Jiangsu Zhongtian Technology Co ranks worse than 82.11% on this metric.
SHSE:600522's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 82.11% of 2996
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.8
vs SHSE:600522: 14.15
Jiangsu Zhongtian Technology Co had a gross margin of 15.58% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
Jiangsu Zhongtian Technology Co (SHSE:600522) 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
Jiangsu Zhongtian Technology Co had a gross margin of 15.58% 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.
Jiangsu Zhongtian Technology Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Jiangsu Zhongtian Technology 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.
Jiangsu Zhongtian Technology Co Gross Margin % Chart
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Jiangsu Zhongtian Technology 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.
Jiangsu Zhongtian Technology Co Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Jiangsu Zhongtian Technology Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Jiangsu Zhongtian Technology 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.
Jiangsu Zhongtian Technology Co (SHSE:600522) has a Gross Margin % of 15.58% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Jiangsu Zhongtian Technology Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 15.08. Over the past decade, Jiangsu Zhongtian Technology Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 12.82 to 18.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Jiangsu Zhongtian Technology Co ranks #2460 out of 2996 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 82.1%.
Is Jiangsu Zhongtian Technology Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Jiangsu Zhongtian Technology Co's current Gross Margin % of 15.58% is near median its 10-year median of 15.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.82 to a high of 18.28. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.80. Jiangsu Zhongtian Technology Co's value of 15.58% is 41.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jiangsu Zhongtian Technology Co ranks #2460 out of 2996 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Jiangsu Zhongtian Technology Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jiangsu Zhongtian Technology Co's Gross Margin % compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Jiangsu Zhongtian Technology Co ranks #2460 out of 2996 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Jiangsu Zhongtian Technology Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.80. Jiangsu Zhongtian Technology Co's value of 15.58% is 41.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Jiangsu Zhongtian Technology Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 12.82 to 18.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.08 vs. the industry median of 26.80, Jiangsu Zhongtian Technology 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.80, based on 2,996 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. Jiangsu Zhongtian Technology Co's current Gross Margin % of 15.58% is 41.9% 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 Jiangsu Zhongtian Technology Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jiangsu Zhongtian Technology Co's current Gross Margin % is 15.58%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 15.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jiangsu Zhongtian Technology Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jiangsu Zhongtian Technology Co (SHSE:600522) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥19.15, compared to a current price of ¥51.58 — trading 169.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 15.58%, which is near median its 10-year median of 15.08 and 41.9% below the Industrial Products industry median of 26.80. Jiangsu Zhongtian Technology Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Jiangsu Zhongtian Technology Co (SHSE:600522), the current Gross Margin % is 15.58% 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 Jiangsu Zhongtian Technology Co (SHSE:600522) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jiangsu Zhongtian Technology Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥51.58 is trading 169.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥19.15.
GuruFocus considers Jiangsu Zhongtian Technology Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:600522:
Gross Margin %: 15.58% (near median its 10-year median of 15.08)
GF Value™: ¥19.15 vs. price of ¥51.58 (169.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 41.9% below the Industrial Products median (#2460 of 2996)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600522 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Jiangsu Zhongtian Technology Co Business Description
Jiangsu Zhongtian Technology Co Ltd is a China-based company engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of fiber-optic communication and power-transmission products. Its products include power cables, fittings, insulators, arresters, conductors, aluminum-clad steel wires, transformers, and power switch gears; optical fibers, optical fiber cables, coaxial cables, and antennas; and submarine composite and FO cables, submarine cable accessories, and ROV cables. The company also offers marine and offshore cables, lithium-ion batteries, solar cell backsheets, photovoltaic technology products, alloy materials, optical fiber, and optical cable machines.
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