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Sichuan Chuantou Energy CoSHSE:600674 -0.12%69 Gross Margin % is 54.05% as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 47.39. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600674 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥16.16 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 407 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Sichuan Chuantou Energy Co ranks better than 71.99% on this metric.
SHSE:600674's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 71.99% of 407
companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 31.35
vs SHSE:600674: 50.18
Sichuan Chuantou Energy Co had a gross margin of 54.05% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
Sichuan Chuantou Energy Co (SHSE:600674) 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
Sichuan Chuantou Energy Co had a gross margin of 54.05% 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.
Sichuan Chuantou Energy Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Sichuan Chuantou 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.
SHSE:600674 vs CEG, VST, NRG: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, Sichuan Chuantou 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.
Sichuan Chuantou Energy Co Gross Margin % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Sichuan Chuantou Energy Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sichuan Chuantou 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.
Sichuan Chuantou Energy Co (SHSE:600674) has a Gross Margin % of 54.05% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Sichuan Chuantou Energy Co and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 47.39. Over the past decade, Sichuan Chuantou Energy Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 38.51 to 51.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Sichuan Chuantou Energy Co ranks #114 out of 407 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 28%.
Is Sichuan Chuantou Energy Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Sichuan Chuantou Energy Co's current Gross Margin % of 54.05% is 14% above median its 10-year median of 47.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 38.51 to a high of 51.18. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Gross Margin % is 31.35. Sichuan Chuantou Energy Co's value of 54.05% is 72.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sichuan Chuantou Energy Co ranks #114 out of 407 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sichuan Chuantou Energy Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sichuan Chuantou Energy Co's Gross Margin % compare to CEG and VST?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Sichuan Chuantou Energy Co ranks #114 out of 407 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Sichuan Chuantou Energy Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 31.35. Sichuan Chuantou Energy Co's value of 54.05% is 72.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Sichuan Chuantou Energy Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 38.51 to 51.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 47.39 vs. the industry median of 31.35, Sichuan Chuantou Energy 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Gross Margin % among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 31.35, based on 407 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. Sichuan Chuantou Energy Co's current Gross Margin % of 54.05% is 72.4% 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 Sichuan Chuantou Energy Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Gross Margin % is 31.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sichuan Chuantou Energy Co's current Gross Margin % is 54.05%, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 47.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sichuan Chuantou Energy Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sichuan Chuantou Energy Co (SHSE:600674) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥16.16, compared to a current price of ¥16.21 — trading 0.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 54.05%, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 47.39 and 72.4% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 31.35. Sichuan Chuantou Energy Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Sichuan Chuantou Energy Co (SHSE:600674), the current Gross Margin % is 54.05% 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 Sichuan Chuantou Energy Co (SHSE:600674) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sichuan Chuantou Energy Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥16.21 is trading 0.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥16.16.
GuruFocus considers Sichuan Chuantou Energy Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:600674:
Gross Margin %: 54.05% (14% above median its 10-year median of 47.39)
GF Value™: ¥16.16 vs. price of ¥16.21 (0.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 72.4% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#114 of 407)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600674 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sichuan Chuantou Energy Co Ltd is engaged in the clean energy business. The company operates its businesses through four segments. The Electric Power Business segment focuses on generating electricity through hydropower, wind energy, and photovoltaic sources. The Investment Business segment is involved in equity participation in hydropower facilities, along with activities in asset and investment management. The Manufacturing Industry segment covers production areas such as railway telecontrol systems, construction materials, and automation control equipment for both industrial and power applications. The Service Industry segment encompasses property management offerings and tourism development initiatives.
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