Liqun Commercial Group CoSHSE:601366 +1.19%39 Gross Margin % is 33.76% as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 28.75. GuruFocus rates SHSE:601366 with a GF Score™ of 39/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥5.63 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,113 Retail - Cyclical companies, Liqun Commercial Group Co ranks worse than 58.58% on this metric.
SHSE:601366's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 58.58% of 1113
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 36.29
vs SHSE:601366: 31.72
Liqun Commercial Group Co had a gross margin of 33.76% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
Liqun Commercial Group Co (SHSE:601366) 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
Liqun Commercial Group Co had a gross margin of 33.76% 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.
Liqun Commercial Group Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Liqun Commercial 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.
For the Department Stores subindustry, Liqun Commercial 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.
Liqun Commercial Group Co Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Liqun Commercial Group Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Liqun Commercial 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.
Liqun Commercial Group Co (SHSE:601366) has a Gross Margin % of 33.76% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Liqun Commercial Group Co and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 28.75. Over the past decade, Liqun Commercial Group Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 19.16 to 32.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Liqun Commercial Group Co ranks #652 out of 1113 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 58.6%.
Is Liqun Commercial Group Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Liqun Commercial Group Co's current Gross Margin % of 33.76% is 17% above median its 10-year median of 28.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 19.16 to a high of 32.89. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.29. Liqun Commercial Group Co's value of 33.76% is 7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Liqun Commercial Group Co ranks #652 out of 1113 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Liqun Commercial Group Co has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Liqun Commercial Group Co's Gross Margin % compare to DDS?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Liqun Commercial Group Co ranks #652 out of 1113 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Liqun Commercial Group Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.29. Liqun Commercial Group Co's value of 33.76% is 7% below this benchmark. Historically, Liqun Commercial Group Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 19.16 to 32.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.75 vs. the industry median of 36.29, Liqun Commercial Group Co 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Gross Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 36.29, based on 1,113 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. Liqun Commercial Group Co's current Gross Margin % of 33.76% is 7% 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 Liqun Commercial Group Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Liqun Commercial Group Co's current Gross Margin % is 33.76%, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 28.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Liqun Commercial Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Liqun Commercial Group Co (SHSE:601366) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥5.63, compared to a current price of ¥3.40 — trading 39.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 33.76%, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 28.75 and 7% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.29. Liqun Commercial Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 with 8 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 Liqun Commercial Group Co (SHSE:601366), the current Gross Margin % is 33.76% 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 Liqun Commercial Group Co (SHSE:601366) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Liqun Commercial Group Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥3.40 is trading 39.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥5.63.
GuruFocus considers Liqun Commercial Group Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:601366:
Gross Margin %: 33.76% (17% above median its 10-year median of 28.75)
GF Value™: ¥5.63 vs. price of ¥3.40 (39.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 7% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#652 of 1113)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601366 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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