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360 Security TechnologySHSE:601360 -1.33%58 Gross Margin % is 70.70% as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 63.94. GuruFocus rates SHSE:601360 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥13.50 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,685 Software companies, 360 Security Technology ranks better than 76.57% on this metric.
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
360 Security Technology had a gross margin of 70.70% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable 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.
360 Security Technology Gross Margin % Related Terms
360 Security Technology 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:601360 vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, 360 Security Technology'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.
360 Security Technology Gross Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, 360 Security Technology's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where 360 Security Technology'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.
360 Security Technology (SHSE:601360) has a Gross Margin % of 70.70% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on 360 Security Technology and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 63.94. Over the past decade, 360 Security Technology's Gross Margin % has ranged from 31.49 to 73.07. According to the industry distribution chart, 360 Security Technology ranks #629 out of 2685 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 23.4%.
Is 360 Security Technology's Gross Margin % too high?
360 Security Technology's current Gross Margin % of 70.70% is 11% above median its 10-year median of 63.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 31.49 to a high of 73.07. The Software industry median Gross Margin % is 40.46. 360 Security Technology's value of 70.70% is 74.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, 360 Security Technology ranks #629 out of 2685 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, 360 Security Technology has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does 360 Security Technology's Gross Margin % compare to MSFT and ORCL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, 360 Security Technology ranks #629 out of 2685 companies for Gross Margin %. This places 360 Security Technology in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.46. 360 Security Technology's value of 70.70% is 74.7% above this benchmark. Historically, 360 Security Technology's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 31.49 to 73.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 63.94 vs. the industry median of 40.46, 360 Security Technology 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 Software company?
The median Gross Margin % among Software companies is 40.46, based on 2,685 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. 360 Security Technology's current Gross Margin % of 70.70% is 74.7% 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 360 Security Technology and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Gross Margin % is 40.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. 360 Security Technology's current Gross Margin % is 70.70%, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 63.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is 360 Security Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, 360 Security Technology (SHSE:601360) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥13.50, compared to a current price of ¥8.93 — trading 33.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 70.70%, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 63.94 and 74.7% above the Software industry median of 40.46. 360 Security Technology's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 360 Security Technology (SHSE:601360), the current Gross Margin % is 70.70% 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 360 Security Technology (SHSE:601360) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, 360 Security Technology stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥8.93 is trading 33.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥13.50.
GuruFocus considers 360 Security Technology to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:601360:
Gross Margin %: 70.70% (11% above median its 10-year median of 63.94)
GF Value™: ¥13.50 vs. price of ¥8.93 (33.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 74.7% above the Software median (#629 of 2685)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601360 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
360 Security Technology Inc is engaged in the research and development of Internet security technology, design, development, and promotion of Internet security products, as well as commercial services such as Internet advertising and services based on Internet security products, Internet value-added services, and smart hardware services. The company operates through two segments. The Internet and Smart Hardware Business segment covers Internet commercialization, such as advertising and services, value-added Internet businesses like AI products and game distribution, and smart hardware, including cameras, video doorbells, driving recorders, and children's smartwatches. The Security Business segment focuses on digital security operations.
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