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Luyin Investment Group Co (SHSE:600784) 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
Luyin Investment Group Co had a gross margin of 24.40% 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.
Luyin Investment Group Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Luyin Investment 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.
SHSE:600784 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Luyin Investment 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.
Luyin Investment Group Co Gross Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Luyin Investment Group Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Luyin Investment 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.
Luyin Investment Group Co (SHSE:600784) has a Gross Margin % of 24.40% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Luyin Investment Group Co and its competitors. This is 23% above median its historical median of 19.84. Over the past decade, Luyin Investment Group Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 5.76 to 25.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Luyin Investment Group Co ranks #143 out of 593 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 24.1%.
Is Luyin Investment Group Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Luyin Investment Group Co's current Gross Margin % of 24.40% is 23% above median its 10-year median of 19.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.76 to a high of 25.81. The Steel industry median Gross Margin % is 12.60. Luyin Investment Group Co's value of 24.40% is 93.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Luyin Investment Group Co ranks #143 out of 593 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Luyin Investment Group Co has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Luyin Investment Group Co's Gross Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Luyin Investment Group Co ranks #143 out of 593 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Luyin Investment Group Co in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 12.60. Luyin Investment Group Co's value of 24.40% is 93.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Luyin Investment Group Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 5.76 to 25.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.84 vs. the industry median of 12.60, Luyin Investment 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 Steel company?
The median Gross Margin % among Steel companies is 12.60, based on 593 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. Luyin Investment Group Co's current Gross Margin % of 24.40% is 93.7% 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 Luyin Investment Group Co and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Gross Margin % is 12.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Luyin Investment Group Co's current Gross Margin % is 24.40%, which is 23% above median its own 10-year median of 19.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Luyin Investment Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Luyin Investment Group Co (SHSE:600784) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥6.13, compared to a current price of ¥7.27 — trading 18.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 24.40%, which is 23% above median its 10-year median of 19.84 and 93.7% above the Steel industry median of 12.60. Luyin Investment Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 10 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 Luyin Investment Group Co (SHSE:600784), the current Gross Margin % is 24.40% 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 Luyin Investment Group Co (SHSE:600784) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Luyin Investment Group Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥7.27 is trading 18.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥6.13.
GuruFocus considers Luyin Investment Group Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:600784:
Gross Margin %: 24.40% (23% above median its 10-year median of 19.84)
GF Value™: ¥6.13 vs. price of ¥7.27 (18.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 93.7% above the Steel median (#143 of 593)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600784 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Luyin Investment Group Co Ltd is engaged in Powder metallurgy and products, Real estate, Trade, and others. The main products of the company's powder metallurgy and products business are powder metallurgy materials, automotive structural parts, and powder metallurgy parts. It is applied to products such as automobiles and home appliances, and others. The main products of the real estate business are commercial and residential real estate development, and the trading business relies on the purchase and sale of iron ore, billet, building materials, and other products.
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