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SHSE:600887's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 68.22% of 1907
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.36
vs SHSE:600887: 35.00
Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co had a gross margin of 38.52% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co (SHSE:600887) 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
Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co had a gross margin of 38.52% 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.
Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial 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.
Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co Gross Margin % Chart
Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co Annual Data
SHSE:600887 vs KHC, GIS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial 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.
Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial 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.
Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co (SHSE:600887) has a Gross Margin % of 38.52% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 34.42. Over the past decade, Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 30.38 to 38.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co ranks #606 out of 1907 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 31.8%.
Is Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co's current Gross Margin % of 38.52% is 12% above median its 10-year median of 34.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 30.38 to a high of 38.27. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.36. Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co's value of 38.52% is 46.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co ranks #606 out of 1907 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co's Gross Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co ranks #606 out of 1907 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.36. Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co's value of 38.52% is 46.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 30.38 to 38.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 34.42 vs. the industry median of 26.36, Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Gross Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 26.36, based on 1,907 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. Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co's current Gross Margin % of 38.52% is 46.1% 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 Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co's current Gross Margin % is 38.52%, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 34.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co (SHSE:600887) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥27.40, compared to a current price of ¥25.28 — trading 7.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 38.52%, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 34.42 and 46.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.36. Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co (SHSE:600887), the current Gross Margin % is 38.52% 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 Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co (SHSE:600887) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥25.28 is trading 7.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥27.40.
GuruFocus considers Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:600887:
Gross Margin %: 38.52% (12% above median its 10-year median of 34.42)
GF Value™: ¥27.40 vs. price of ¥25.28 (7.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 46.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#606 of 1907)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600887 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co Business Description
Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group is the largest dairy products manufacturer in China, with the majority of revenue (around 70%) coming from the liquid milk segment. The company also manufactures ice cream, milk powder, and cheese products. Some flagship lineups include Satine, Yili Pure Milk, Ambrosial, and Changqing. The company also expands its overseas presence through setting up R&D centers and acquiring foreign dairy brands such as Westland in New Zealand and Chomthana in Thailand.
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