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Wangfujing Group CoSHSE:600859 -2.96%58 Gross Margin % is 36.72% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 36.19. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600859 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥13.37 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,118 Retail - Cyclical companies, Wangfujing Group Co ranks better than 53.94% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Wangfujing Group Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:600859'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 20.65 Med: 36.19 Max: 42.14
Current: 38.1
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Wangfujing Group Co was 42.14%. The lowest was 20.65%. And the median was 36.19%.
SHSE:600859's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 53.94% of 1118
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 36.305
vs SHSE:600859: 38.10
Wangfujing Group Co had a gross margin of 36.72% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Wangfujing Group Co was 1.70% per year.
Wangfujing Group Co (SHSE:600859) 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
Wangfujing Group Co had a gross margin of 36.72% 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.
Wangfujing Group Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Wangfujing Group Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Wangfujing Group 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.
For the Department Stores subindustry, Wangfujing 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.
Wangfujing Group Co Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Wangfujing Group Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Wangfujing 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.
Wangfujing Group Co (SHSE:600859) has a Gross Margin % of 36.72% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Wangfujing Group Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 36.19. Over the past decade, Wangfujing Group Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.65 to 42.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Wangfujing Group Co ranks #515 out of 1118 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 46.1%.
Is Wangfujing Group Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Wangfujing Group Co's current Gross Margin % of 36.72% is near median its 10-year median of 36.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.65 to a high of 42.14. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.31. Wangfujing Group Co's value of 36.72% is 1.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wangfujing Group Co ranks #515 out of 1118 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Wangfujing Group Co has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wangfujing Group Co's Gross Margin % compare to DDS?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Wangfujing Group Co ranks #515 out of 1118 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Wangfujing Group Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.31. Wangfujing Group Co's value of 36.72% is 1.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Wangfujing Group Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.65 to 42.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 36.19 vs. the industry median of 36.31, Wangfujing 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 36.31, based on 1,118 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. Wangfujing Group Co's current Gross Margin % of 36.72% is 1.1% 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 Wangfujing Group Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wangfujing Group Co's current Gross Margin % is 36.72%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 36.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wangfujing Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wangfujing Group Co (SHSE:600859) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥13.37, compared to a current price of ¥9.52 — trading 28.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 36.72%, which is near median its 10-year median of 36.19 and 1.1% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.31. Wangfujing Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Wangfujing Group Co (SHSE:600859), the current Gross Margin % is 36.72% 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 Wangfujing Group Co (SHSE:600859) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wangfujing Group Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥9.52 is trading 28.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥13.37.
GuruFocus considers Wangfujing Group Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:600859:
Gross Margin %: 36.72% (near median its 10-year median of 36.19)
GF Value™: ¥13.37 vs. price of ¥9.52 (28.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1.1% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#515 of 1118)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600859 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Wangfujing Group Co Ltd is engaged in the development of the retailing business. It owns and operates department stores in Beijing. Wangfujing's retail network covers seven economic regions in South China, Southwest China, Central China, Northwest China, North China, Northeast China, and East China.
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