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Bestsun Energy CoSHSE:600681 -0.87%64 Gross Margin % is 12.90% as of Mar. 2026, which is 43% below its 10-year median of 22.72. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600681 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥3.82 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 491 Utilities - Regulated companies, Bestsun Energy Co ranks worse than 81.87% on this metric.
Bestsun Energy Co Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -10.4%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bestsun Energy Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:600681'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.77 Med: 22.72 Max: 49.93
Current: 14.75
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Bestsun Energy Co was 49.93%. The lowest was 13.77%. And the median was 22.72%.
SHSE:600681's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 81.87% of 491
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 30.95
vs SHSE:600681: 14.75
Bestsun Energy Co had a gross margin of 12.90% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Bestsun Energy Co was -10.40% per year.
Bestsun Energy Co (SHSE:600681) 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
Bestsun Energy Co had a gross margin of 12.90% 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.
Bestsun Energy Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Bestsun Energy Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bestsun Energy 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.
For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Bestsun 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.
Bestsun Energy Co Gross Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Bestsun Energy Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bestsun 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.
Bestsun Energy Co (SHSE:600681) has a Gross Margin % of 12.90% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Bestsun Energy Co and its competitors. This is 43% below median its historical median of 22.72. Over the past decade, Bestsun Energy Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.77 to 49.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Bestsun Energy Co ranks #402 out of 491 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 81.9%.
Is Bestsun Energy Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Bestsun Energy Co's current Gross Margin % of 12.90% is 43% below median its 10-year median of 22.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.77 to a high of 49.93. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Gross Margin % is 30.95. Bestsun Energy Co's value of 12.90% is 58.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bestsun Energy Co ranks #402 out of 491 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Bestsun Energy Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bestsun Energy Co's Gross Margin % compare to ATO and NI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Bestsun Energy Co ranks #402 out of 491 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Bestsun Energy Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 30.95. Bestsun Energy Co's value of 12.90% is 58.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Bestsun Energy Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.77 to 49.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.72 vs. the industry median of 30.95, Bestsun 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. Bestsun Energy Co's current Gross Margin % of 12.90% is 58.3% 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 Bestsun 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. Bestsun Energy Co's current Gross Margin % is 12.90%, which is 43% below median its own 10-year median of 22.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bestsun Energy Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bestsun Energy Co (SHSE:600681) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥3.82, compared to a current price of ¥3.42 — trading 10.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 12.90%, which is 43% below median its 10-year median of 22.72 and 58.3% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 30.95. Bestsun Energy Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 8 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 Bestsun Energy Co (SHSE:600681), the current Gross Margin % is 12.90% 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 Bestsun Energy Co (SHSE:600681) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bestsun Energy Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥3.42 is trading 10.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥3.82.
GuruFocus considers Bestsun Energy Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:600681:
Gross Margin %: 12.90% (43% below median its 10-year median of 22.72)
GF Value™: ¥3.82 vs. price of ¥3.42 (10.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 58.3% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#402 of 491)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600681 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bestsun Energy Co Ltd is a China-based company operates as a gas production and supply industry. It invests in natural gas pipelines, liquefied natural gas, and natural gas vehicle fillings stations.
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