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Zhejiang Qianjiang Biochemical Co (SHSE:600796) 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
Zhejiang Qianjiang Biochemical Co had a gross margin of 29.14% 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.
Zhejiang Qianjiang Biochemical Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Zhejiang Qianjiang Biochemical 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.
Zhejiang Qianjiang Biochemical Co Gross Margin % Chart
SHSE:600796 vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Zhejiang Qianjiang Biochemical 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.
Zhejiang Qianjiang Biochemical Co Gross Margin % vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Zhejiang Qianjiang Biochemical Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Zhejiang Qianjiang Biochemical 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.
Zhejiang Qianjiang Biochemical Co (SHSE:600796) has a Gross Margin % of 29.14% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Zhejiang Qianjiang Biochemical Co and its competitors. This is 29% above median its historical median of 22.51. Over the past decade, Zhejiang Qianjiang Biochemical Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 12.04 to 28.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Zhejiang Qianjiang Biochemical Co ranks #116 out of 245 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 47.3%.
Is Zhejiang Qianjiang Biochemical Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Zhejiang Qianjiang Biochemical Co's current Gross Margin % of 29.14% is 29% above median its 10-year median of 22.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.04 to a high of 28.04. The Agriculture industry median Gross Margin % is 24.81. Zhejiang Qianjiang Biochemical Co's value of 29.14% is 17.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zhejiang Qianjiang Biochemical Co ranks #116 out of 245 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Zhejiang Qianjiang Biochemical Co has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zhejiang Qianjiang Biochemical Co's Gross Margin % compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Zhejiang Qianjiang Biochemical Co ranks #116 out of 245 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Zhejiang Qianjiang Biochemical Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.81. Zhejiang Qianjiang Biochemical Co's value of 29.14% is 17.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Zhejiang Qianjiang Biochemical Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 12.04 to 28.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.51 vs. the industry median of 24.81, Zhejiang Qianjiang Biochemical 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 an Agriculture company?
The median Gross Margin % among Agriculture companies is 24.81, based on 245 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. Zhejiang Qianjiang Biochemical Co's current Gross Margin % of 29.14% is 17.5% 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 Zhejiang Qianjiang Biochemical Co and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zhejiang Qianjiang Biochemical Co's current Gross Margin % is 29.14%, which is 29% above median its own 10-year median of 22.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zhejiang Qianjiang Biochemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zhejiang Qianjiang Biochemical Co (SHSE:600796) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥4.37, compared to a current price of ¥4.75 — trading 8.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 29.14%, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 22.51 and 17.5% above the Agriculture industry median of 24.81. Zhejiang Qianjiang Biochemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 4 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 Zhejiang Qianjiang Biochemical Co (SHSE:600796), the current Gross Margin % is 29.14% 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 Zhejiang Qianjiang Biochemical Co (SHSE:600796) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zhejiang Qianjiang Biochemical Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥4.75 is trading 8.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥4.37.
GuruFocus considers Zhejiang Qianjiang Biochemical Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:600796:
Gross Margin %: 29.14% (29% above median its 10-year median of 22.51)
GF Value™: ¥4.37 vs. price of ¥4.75 (8.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 17.5% above the Agriculture median (#116 of 245)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600796 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Zhejiang Qianjiang Biochemical Co Business Description
Zhejiang Qianjiang Biochemical Co Ltd is primarily engaged in the production of bio-pesticides, bio-veterinary drugs, and biopharmaceuticals. The company's product profile includes gibberellic acid, abamectin, methylamino abamectin, validamycin, and other products.
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