CMST Development CoSHSE:600787 59 Gross Margin % is 2.89% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 3.01. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600787 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥5.26 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 978 Transportation companies, CMST Development Co ranks worse than 93.66% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for CMST Development Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:600787'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.18 Med: 3.01 Max: 4.98
Current: 2.91
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of CMST Development Co was 4.98%. The lowest was 2.18%. And the median was 3.01%.
SHSE:600787's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 93.66% of 978
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 20.5
vs SHSE:600787: 2.91
CMST Development Co had a gross margin of 2.89% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for CMST Development Co was 3.60% per year.
CMST Development Co (SHSE:600787) 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
CMST Development Co had a gross margin of 2.89% 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.
CMST Development Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
CMST Development Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CMST Development 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.
SHSE:600787 vs UPS, FDX, JBHT: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, CMST Development 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.
CMST Development Co Gross Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, CMST Development Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CMST Development 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.
CMST Development Co (SHSE:600787) has a Gross Margin % of 2.89% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on CMST Development Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.01. Over the past decade, CMST Development Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 2.18 to 4.98. According to the industry distribution chart, CMST Development Co ranks #916 out of 978 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 93.7%.
Is CMST Development Co's Gross Margin % too high?
CMST Development Co's current Gross Margin % of 2.89% is near median its 10-year median of 3.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.18 to a high of 4.98. The Transportation industry median Gross Margin % is 20.50. CMST Development Co's value of 2.89% is 85.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CMST Development Co ranks #916 out of 978 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, CMST Development Co has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CMST Development Co's Gross Margin % compare to UPS and FDX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, CMST Development Co ranks #916 out of 978 companies for Gross Margin %. This places CMST Development Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.50. CMST Development Co's value of 2.89% is 85.9% below this benchmark. Historically, CMST Development Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 2.18 to 4.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.01 vs. the industry median of 20.50, CMST Development 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 a Transportation company?
The median Gross Margin % among Transportation companies is 20.50, based on 978 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. CMST Development Co's current Gross Margin % of 2.89% is 85.9% 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 CMST Development Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CMST Development Co's current Gross Margin % is 2.89%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CMST Development Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CMST Development Co (SHSE:600787) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥5.26, compared to a current price of ¥4.36 — trading 17.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 2.89%, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.01 and 85.9% below the Transportation industry median of 20.50. CMST Development Co's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 3 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 CMST Development Co (SHSE:600787), the current Gross Margin % is 2.89% 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 CMST Development Co (SHSE:600787) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CMST Development Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥4.36 is trading 17.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥5.26.
GuruFocus considers CMST Development Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:600787:
Gross Margin %: 2.89% (near median its 10-year median of 3.01)
GF Value™: ¥5.26 vs. price of ¥4.36 (17.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 85.9% below the Transportation median (#916 of 978)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600787 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CMST Development Co Ltd is engaged in Modern integrated logistics encompassing futures and spot delivery logistics, bulk commodity supply chains, Internet+ logistics, engineering logistics, consumer goods logistics, and financial logistics.
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