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Jiangsu Soho High Hope Group (SHSE:600981) 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
Jiangsu Soho High Hope Group had a gross margin of 3.09% 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.
Jiangsu Soho High Hope Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
Jiangsu Soho High Hope Group 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.
SHSE:600981 vs HON, MMM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Jiangsu Soho High Hope Group'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.
Jiangsu Soho High Hope Group Gross Margin % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Jiangsu Soho High Hope Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Jiangsu Soho High Hope Group'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.
Jiangsu Soho High Hope Group (SHSE:600981) has a Gross Margin % of 3.09% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Jiangsu Soho High Hope Group and its competitors. This is 27% below median its historical median of 4.23. Over the past decade, Jiangsu Soho High Hope Group's Gross Margin % has ranged from 2.99 to 6.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Jiangsu Soho High Hope Group ranks #495 out of 516 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 95.9%.
Is Jiangsu Soho High Hope Group's Gross Margin % too high?
Jiangsu Soho High Hope Group's current Gross Margin % of 3.09% is 27% below median its 10-year median of 4.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.99 to a high of 6.34. The Conglomerates industry median Gross Margin % is 25.98. Jiangsu Soho High Hope Group's value of 3.09% is 88.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jiangsu Soho High Hope Group ranks #495 out of 516 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Jiangsu Soho High Hope Group has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jiangsu Soho High Hope Group's Gross Margin % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Jiangsu Soho High Hope Group ranks #495 out of 516 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Jiangsu Soho High Hope Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.98. Jiangsu Soho High Hope Group's value of 3.09% is 88.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Jiangsu Soho High Hope Group's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 2.99 to 6.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.23 vs. the industry median of 25.98, Jiangsu Soho High Hope Group 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Gross Margin % among Conglomerates companies is 25.98, based on 516 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. Jiangsu Soho High Hope Group's current Gross Margin % of 3.09% is 88.1% 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 Jiangsu Soho High Hope Group and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jiangsu Soho High Hope Group's current Gross Margin % is 3.09%, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 4.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jiangsu Soho High Hope Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jiangsu Soho High Hope Group (SHSE:600981) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥3.07, compared to a current price of ¥2.24 — trading 27% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 3.09%, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 4.23 and 88.1% below the Conglomerates industry median of 25.98. Jiangsu Soho High Hope Group's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 5 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 Jiangsu Soho High Hope Group (SHSE:600981), the current Gross Margin % is 3.09% 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 Jiangsu Soho High Hope Group (SHSE:600981) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jiangsu Soho High Hope Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥2.24 is trading 27% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥3.07.
GuruFocus considers Jiangsu Soho High Hope Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:600981:
Gross Margin %: 3.09% (27% below median its 10-year median of 4.23)
GF Value™: ¥3.07 vs. price of ¥2.24 (27% below fair value)
Industry Position: 88.1% below the Conglomerates median (#495 of 516)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600981 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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