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Shanghai Film CoSHSE:601595 -1.68%53 Gross Margin % is 26.79% as of Mar. 2026, which is 34% above its 10-year median of 20.06. GuruFocus rates SHSE:601595 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥30.65 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 941 Media - Diversified companies, Shanghai Film Co ranks worse than 61.42% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shanghai Film Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:601595'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.81 Med: 20.06 Max: 33.49
Current: 32.26
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Shanghai Film Co was 33.49%. The lowest was -2.81%. And the median was 20.06%.
SHSE:601595's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 61.42% of 941
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 38.99
vs SHSE:601595: 32.26
Shanghai Film Co had a gross margin of 26.79% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Shanghai Film Co was 0.00% per year.
Shanghai Film Co (SHSE:601595) 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
Shanghai Film Co had a gross margin of 26.79% 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.
Shanghai Film Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Shanghai Film Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shanghai Film Co'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:601595 vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, Shanghai Film 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.
Shanghai Film Co Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Shanghai Film Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shanghai Film 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.
Shanghai Film Co (SHSE:601595) has a Gross Margin % of 26.79% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Shanghai Film Co and its competitors. This is 34% above median its historical median of 20.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Shanghai Film Co ranks #578 out of 941 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 61.4%.
Is Shanghai Film Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Shanghai Film Co's current Gross Margin % of 26.79% is 34% above median its 10-year median of 20.06. The Media - Diversified industry median Gross Margin % is 38.99. Shanghai Film Co's value of 26.79% is 31.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shanghai Film Co ranks #578 out of 941 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Shanghai Film Co has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shanghai Film Co's Gross Margin % compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Shanghai Film Co ranks #578 out of 941 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Shanghai Film Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 38.99. Shanghai Film Co's value of 26.79% is 31.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 20.06 vs. the industry median of 38.99, Shanghai Film 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Gross Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 38.99, based on 941 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 Film Co's current Gross Margin % of 26.79% is 31.3% 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 Shanghai Film Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Gross Margin % is 38.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shanghai Film Co's current Gross Margin % is 26.79%, which is 34% above median its own 10-year median of 20.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shanghai Film Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanghai Film Co (SHSE:601595) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥30.65, compared to a current price of ¥16.41 — trading 46.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 26.79%, which is 34% above median its 10-year median of 20.06 and 31.3% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 38.99. Shanghai Film Co's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 2 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 Shanghai Film Co (SHSE:601595), the current Gross Margin % is 26.79% 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 Film Co (SHSE:601595) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanghai Film Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥16.41 is trading 46.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥30.65.
GuruFocus considers Shanghai Film Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:601595:
Gross Margin %: 26.79% (34% above median its 10-year median of 20.06)
GF Value™: ¥30.65 vs. price of ¥16.41 (46.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 31.3% below the Media - Diversified median (#578 of 941)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601595 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shanghai Film Co Ltd engages in film distribution and screening activities in China. It also engages in the copyright sales and investment, development and management of cinemas and theaters.
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