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Fujian Dongbai (Group) CoSHSE:600693 +3.35%57 Gross Margin % is 57.16% as of Mar. 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 47.93. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600693 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥4.58 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,112 Retail - Cyclical companies, Fujian Dongbai (Group) Co ranks better than 83.99% on this metric.
SHSE:600693's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 83.99% of 1112
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 36.24
vs SHSE:600693: 58.41
Fujian Dongbai (Group) Co had a gross margin of 57.16% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
Fujian Dongbai (Group) Co (SHSE:600693) 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
Fujian Dongbai (Group) Co had a gross margin of 57.16% 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.
Fujian Dongbai (Group) Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Fujian Dongbai (Group) 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 Department Stores subindustry, Fujian Dongbai (Group) 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.
Fujian Dongbai (Group) Co Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Fujian Dongbai (Group) Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fujian Dongbai (Group) 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.
Fujian Dongbai (Group) Co (SHSE:600693) has a Gross Margin % of 57.16% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Fujian Dongbai (Group) Co and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 47.93. Over the past decade, Fujian Dongbai (Group) Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 22.11 to 59.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Fujian Dongbai (Group) Co ranks #178 out of 1112 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 16%.
Is Fujian Dongbai (Group) Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Fujian Dongbai (Group) Co's current Gross Margin % of 57.16% is 19% above median its 10-year median of 47.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 22.11 to a high of 59.20. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.24. Fujian Dongbai (Group) Co's value of 57.16% is 57.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fujian Dongbai (Group) Co ranks #178 out of 1112 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Fujian Dongbai (Group) Co has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fujian Dongbai (Group) Co's Gross Margin % compare to DDS?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Fujian Dongbai (Group) Co ranks #178 out of 1112 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Fujian Dongbai (Group) Co in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.24. Fujian Dongbai (Group) Co's value of 57.16% is 57.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Fujian Dongbai (Group) Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 22.11 to 59.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 47.93 vs. the industry median of 36.24, Fujian Dongbai (Group) 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 a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Gross Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 36.24, based on 1,112 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. Fujian Dongbai (Group) Co's current Gross Margin % of 57.16% is 57.7% 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 Fujian Dongbai (Group) Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fujian Dongbai (Group) Co's current Gross Margin % is 57.16%, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 47.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fujian Dongbai (Group) Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fujian Dongbai (Group) Co (SHSE:600693) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥4.58, compared to a current price of ¥8.01 — trading 74.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 57.16%, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 47.93 and 57.7% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.24. Fujian Dongbai (Group) Co's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 6 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 Fujian Dongbai (Group) Co (SHSE:600693), the current Gross Margin % is 57.16% 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 Fujian Dongbai (Group) Co (SHSE:600693) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fujian Dongbai (Group) Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥8.01 is trading 74.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥4.58.
GuruFocus considers Fujian Dongbai (Group) Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:600693:
Gross Margin %: 57.16% (19% above median its 10-year median of 47.93)
GF Value™: ¥4.58 vs. price of ¥8.01 (74.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 57.7% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#178 of 1112)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600693 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fujian Dongbai (Group) Co Ltd operates in the retail business. The company operates a department store and shopping mall chain that deals with fashion brands, jewelry, men and female clothing, shoes, and other categories.
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