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Shanghai DZHSHSE:601519 -2.25%58 Gross Margin % is 59.02% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 60.19. GuruFocus rates SHSE:601519 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥9.38 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 619 Capital Markets companies, Shanghai DZH ranks better than 66.07% 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
Shanghai DZH had a gross margin of 59.02% 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.
Shanghai DZH Gross Margin % Related Terms
Shanghai DZH Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shanghai DZH's Gross Margin % can be seen below:
* 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:601519 vs SPGI, CME, MCO: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges subindustry, Shanghai DZH'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.
Shanghai DZH Gross Margin % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Shanghai DZH's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shanghai DZH'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.
Shanghai DZH (SHSE:601519) has a Gross Margin % of 59.02% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Shanghai DZH and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 60.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Shanghai DZH ranks #210 out of 619 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 33.9%.
Is Shanghai DZH's Gross Margin % too high?
Shanghai DZH's current Gross Margin % of 59.02% is near median its 10-year median of 60.19. The Capital Markets industry median Gross Margin % is 50.00. Shanghai DZH's value of 59.02% is 18% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shanghai DZH ranks #210 out of 619 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Shanghai DZH has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shanghai DZH's Gross Margin % compare to SPGI and CME?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Shanghai DZH ranks #210 out of 619 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Shanghai DZH in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 50.00. Shanghai DZH's value of 59.02% is 18% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 60.19 vs. the industry median of 50.00, Shanghai DZH 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Gross Margin % among Capital Markets companies is 50.00, based on 619 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. Shanghai DZH's current Gross Margin % of 59.02% is 18% 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 Shanghai DZH and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Gross Margin % is 50.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shanghai DZH's current Gross Margin % is 59.02%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 60.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shanghai DZH stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanghai DZH (SHSE:601519) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥9.38, compared to a current price of ¥7.82 — trading 16.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 59.02%, which is near median its 10-year median of 60.19 and 18% above the Capital Markets industry median of 50.00. Shanghai DZH's overall GF Score™ is 58/100. 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 Shanghai DZH (SHSE:601519), the current Gross Margin % is 59.02% 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 Shanghai DZH (SHSE:601519) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanghai DZH stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥7.82 is trading 16.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥9.38.
GuruFocus considers Shanghai DZH to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:601519:
Gross Margin %: 59.02% (near median its 10-year median of 60.19)
GF Value™: ¥9.38 vs. price of ¥7.82 (16.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 18% above the Capital Markets median (#210 of 619)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601519 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shanghai DZH Ltd operates as an Internet financial information service provider in China. It offers professional financial data and data analysis services. It also provides non-investment consulting and agency-specific software products. In addition, the company offers financial information integrated services internationally.
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