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GD Power Development CoSHSE:600795 -2.18%66 Gross Margin % is 12.32% as of Mar. 2026, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 15.67. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600795 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥4.60 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 406 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, GD Power Development Co ranks worse than 76.85% on this metric.
SHSE:600795's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 76.85% of 406
companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 31.32
vs SHSE:600795: 15.18
GD Power Development Co had a gross margin of 12.32% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for GD Power Development Co was 2.40% per year.
GD Power Development Co (SHSE:600795) 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
GD Power Development Co had a gross margin of 12.32% 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.
GD Power Development Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
GD Power Development 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.
GD Power Development Co Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, GD Power 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.
GD Power Development Co Gross Margin % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, GD Power Development Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where GD Power 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.
GD Power Development Co (SHSE:600795) has a Gross Margin % of 12.32% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on GD Power Development Co and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 15.67. Over the past decade, GD Power Development Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 7.33 to 25.58. According to the industry distribution chart, GD Power Development Co ranks #312 out of 406 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 76.8%.
Is GD Power Development Co's Gross Margin % too high?
GD Power Development Co's current Gross Margin % of 12.32% is 21% below median its 10-year median of 15.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.33 to a high of 25.58. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Gross Margin % is 31.32. GD Power Development Co's value of 12.32% is 60.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, GD Power Development Co ranks #312 out of 406 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, GD Power Development Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GD Power Development Co's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, GD Power Development Co ranks #312 out of 406 companies for Gross Margin %. This places GD Power Development Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 31.32. GD Power Development Co's value of 12.32% is 60.7% below this benchmark. Historically, GD Power Development Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 7.33 to 25.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.67 vs. the industry median of 31.32, GD Power 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Gross Margin % among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 31.32, based on 406 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. GD Power Development Co's current Gross Margin % of 12.32% is 60.7% 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 GD Power Development Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Gross Margin % is 31.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. GD Power Development Co's current Gross Margin % is 12.32%, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 15.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GD Power Development Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GD Power Development Co (SHSE:600795) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥4.60, compared to a current price of ¥4.93 — trading 7.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 12.32%, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 15.67 and 60.7% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 31.32. GD Power Development Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 GD Power Development Co (SHSE:600795), the current Gross Margin % is 12.32% 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 GD Power Development Co (SHSE:600795) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GD Power Development Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥4.93 is trading 7.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥4.60.
GuruFocus considers GD Power Development Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:600795:
Gross Margin %: 12.32% (21% below median its 10-year median of 15.67)
GF Value™: ¥4.60 vs. price of ¥4.93 (7.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 60.7% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#312 of 406)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600795 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
GD Power Development Co Ltd is a China-based company engaged in electricity and heat production and sales; coal sales, power grid operation, development and application of new energy projects, high-tech, and environmental protection industries; information consulting; power technology development consulting and technical services, office buildings and venues Leasing (under the following branches) inspection and maintenance of power generation, transmission, and substation equipment; communication business; water treatment and sales.
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