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Shanghai Shenda CoSHSE:600626 +0.61%52 Gross Margin % is 8.97% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 9.45. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600626 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥3.10 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,027 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Shanghai Shenda Co ranks worse than 84.52% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shanghai Shenda Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:600626'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.07 Med: 9.45 Max: 10.94
Current: 10.22
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Shanghai Shenda Co was 10.94%. The lowest was 7.07%. And the median was 9.45%.
SHSE:600626's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 84.52% of 1027
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 28.53
vs SHSE:600626: 10.22
Shanghai Shenda Co had a gross margin of 8.97% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Shanghai Shenda Co was 6.90% per year.
Shanghai Shenda Co (SHSE:600626) 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
Shanghai Shenda Co had a gross margin of 8.97% 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.
Shanghai Shenda Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Shanghai Shenda Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shanghai Shenda 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.
Shanghai Shenda Co Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Shanghai Shenda 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.
Shanghai Shenda Co Gross Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Shanghai Shenda Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shanghai Shenda 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.
Shanghai Shenda Co (SHSE:600626) has a Gross Margin % of 8.97% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Shanghai Shenda Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 9.45. Over the past decade, Shanghai Shenda Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 7.07 to 10.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Shanghai Shenda Co ranks #868 out of 1027 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 84.5%.
Is Shanghai Shenda Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Shanghai Shenda Co's current Gross Margin % of 8.97% is near median its 10-year median of 9.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.07 to a high of 10.94. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Gross Margin % is 28.53. Shanghai Shenda Co's value of 8.97% is 68.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shanghai Shenda Co ranks #868 out of 1027 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Shanghai Shenda Co has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shanghai Shenda Co's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Shanghai Shenda Co ranks #868 out of 1027 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Shanghai Shenda Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 28.53. Shanghai Shenda Co's value of 8.97% is 68.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Shanghai Shenda Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 7.07 to 10.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.45 vs. the industry median of 28.53, Shanghai Shenda 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Gross Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 28.53, based on 1,027 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. Shanghai Shenda Co's current Gross Margin % of 8.97% is 68.6% 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 Shanghai Shenda Co and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Gross Margin % is 28.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shanghai Shenda Co's current Gross Margin % is 8.97%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 9.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shanghai Shenda Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanghai Shenda Co (SHSE:600626) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥3.10, compared to a current price of ¥3.29 — trading 6.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 8.97%, which is near median its 10-year median of 9.45 and 68.6% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 28.53. Shanghai Shenda Co's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Shanghai Shenda Co (SHSE:600626), the current Gross Margin % is 8.97% 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 Shanghai Shenda Co (SHSE:600626) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanghai Shenda Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥3.29 is trading 6.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥3.10.
GuruFocus considers Shanghai Shenda Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:600626:
Gross Margin %: 8.97% (near median its 10-year median of 9.45)
GF Value™: ¥3.10 vs. price of ¥3.29 (6.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 68.6% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#868 of 1027)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600626 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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