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Changchun Eurasia Group CoSHSE:600697 -1.27%52 Gross Margin % is 37.50% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 38.63. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600697 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥11.49 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,113 Retail - Cyclical companies, Changchun Eurasia Group Co ranks better than 55.8% on this metric.
SHSE:600697's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 55.8% of 1113
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 36.25
vs SHSE:600697: 39.22
Changchun Eurasia Group Co had a gross margin of 37.50% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
Changchun Eurasia Group Co (SHSE:600697) 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
Changchun Eurasia Group Co had a gross margin of 37.50% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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.
Changchun Eurasia Group Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Changchun Eurasia 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, Changchun Eurasia 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.
Changchun Eurasia Group Co Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Changchun Eurasia Group Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Changchun Eurasia 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.
Changchun Eurasia Group Co (SHSE:600697) has a Gross Margin % of 37.50% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Changchun Eurasia Group Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 38.63. Over the past decade, Changchun Eurasia Group Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 21.00 to 41.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Changchun Eurasia Group Co ranks #492 out of 1113 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 44.2%.
Is Changchun Eurasia Group Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Changchun Eurasia Group Co's current Gross Margin % of 37.50% is near median its 10-year median of 38.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.00 to a high of 41.73. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.25. Changchun Eurasia Group Co's value of 37.50% is 3.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Changchun Eurasia Group Co ranks #492 out of 1113 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Changchun Eurasia Group Co has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Changchun Eurasia Group Co's Gross Margin % compare to DDS?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Changchun Eurasia Group Co ranks #492 out of 1113 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Changchun Eurasia Group Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.25. Changchun Eurasia Group Co's value of 37.50% is 3.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Changchun Eurasia Group Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 21.00 to 41.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 38.63 vs. the industry median of 36.25, Changchun Eurasia 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 36.25, based on 1,113 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. Changchun Eurasia Group Co's current Gross Margin % of 37.50% is 3.4% 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 Changchun Eurasia Group Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Changchun Eurasia Group Co's current Gross Margin % is 37.50%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 38.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Changchun Eurasia Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Changchun Eurasia Group Co (SHSE:600697) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥11.49, compared to a current price of ¥10.11 — trading 12% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 37.50%, which is near median its 10-year median of 38.63 and 3.4% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.25. Changchun Eurasia Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Changchun Eurasia Group Co (SHSE:600697), the current Gross Margin % is 37.50% 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 Changchun Eurasia Group Co (SHSE:600697) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Changchun Eurasia Group Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥10.11 is trading 12% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥11.49.
GuruFocus considers Changchun Eurasia Group Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:600697:
Gross Margin %: 37.50% (near median its 10-year median of 38.63)
GF Value™: ¥11.49 vs. price of ¥10.11 (12% below fair value)
Industry Position: 3.4% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#492 of 1113)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600697 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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