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LONGi Green Energy Technology Co (SHSE:601012) 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
LONGi Green Energy Technology Co had a gross margin of -1.19% 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.
LONGi Green Energy Technology Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
LONGi Green Energy Technology 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.
LONGi Green Energy Technology Co Gross Margin % Chart
SHSE:601012 vs AMAT, LRCX, KLAC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, LONGi Green Energy Technology 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.
LONGi Green Energy Technology Co Gross Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, LONGi Green Energy Technology Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LONGi Green Energy Technology 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.
LONGi Green Energy Technology Co (SHSE:601012) has a Gross Margin % of -1.19% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on LONGi Green Energy Technology Co and its competitors. Over the past decade, LONGi Green Energy Technology Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 0.81 to 32.27. According to the industry distribution chart, LONGi Green Energy Technology Co ranks #944 out of 1011 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 93.4%.
Is LONGi Green Energy Technology Co's Gross Margin % too high?
LONGi Green Energy Technology Co's current Gross Margin % is -1.19%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.81 to a high of 32.27. Based on the distribution chart, LONGi Green Energy Technology Co ranks #944 out of 1011 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, LONGi Green Energy Technology Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LONGi Green Energy Technology Co's Gross Margin % compare to AMAT and LRCX?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, LONGi Green Energy Technology Co ranks #944 out of 1011 companies for Gross Margin %. This places LONGi Green Energy Technology Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 29.61. Historically, LONGi Green Energy Technology Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 0.81 to 32.27 over the past decade. 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Gross Margin % among Semiconductors companies is 29.61, based on 1,011 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. 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 LONGi Green Energy Technology Co and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Gross Margin % is 29.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LONGi Green Energy Technology Co's current Gross Margin % is -1.19%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LONGi Green Energy Technology Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LONGi Green Energy Technology Co (SHSE:601012) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥13.32, compared to a current price of ¥11.75 — trading 11.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is -1.19%. LONGi Green Energy Technology Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 9 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 LONGi Green Energy Technology Co (SHSE:601012), the current Gross Margin % is -1.19% 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 LONGi Green Energy Technology Co (SHSE:601012) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LONGi Green Energy Technology Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥11.75 is trading 11.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥13.32.
GuruFocus considers LONGi Green Energy Technology Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:601012:
Gross Margin %: -1.19%
GF Value™: ¥13.32 vs. price of ¥11.75 (11.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601012 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
LONGi Green Energy Technology Co Business Description
LONGi Green Energy Technology is one of the largest integrated solar companies in the world. Following an acquisition in January 2026, it has expanded into energy storage systems. LONGi's products are sold in more than 150 countries and regions.
73GF Score
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