Power Construction of ChinaSHSE:601669 +1.05%73 Gross Margin % is 10.28% as of Mar. 2026, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 13.34. GuruFocus rates SHSE:601669 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥6.13 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,718 Construction companies, Power Construction of China ranks worse than 73.34% on this metric.
Power Construction of China (SHSE:601669) 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
Power Construction of China had a gross margin of 10.28% 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.
Power Construction of China Gross Margin % Related Terms
Power Construction of China 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:601669 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Power Construction of China'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.
Power Construction of China Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Power Construction of China's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Power Construction of China'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.
Power Construction of China (SHSE:601669) has a Gross Margin % of 10.28% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Power Construction of China and its competitors. This is 23% below median its historical median of 13.34. Over the past decade, Power Construction of China's Gross Margin % has ranged from 12.16 to 14.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Power Construction of China ranks #1260 out of 1718 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 73.3%.
Is Power Construction of China's Gross Margin % too high?
Power Construction of China's current Gross Margin % of 10.28% is 23% below median its 10-year median of 13.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.16 to a high of 14.95. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.75. Power Construction of China's value of 10.28% is 50.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Power Construction of China ranks #1260 out of 1718 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Power Construction of China has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Power Construction of China's Gross Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Power Construction of China ranks #1260 out of 1718 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Power Construction of China in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.75. Power Construction of China's value of 10.28% is 50.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Power Construction of China's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 12.16 to 14.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.34 vs. the industry median of 20.75, Power Construction of China 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 Construction company?
The median Gross Margin % among Construction companies is 20.75, based on 1,718 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. Power Construction of China's current Gross Margin % of 10.28% is 50.5% 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 Power Construction of China and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Power Construction of China's current Gross Margin % is 10.28%, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 13.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Power Construction of China stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Power Construction of China (SHSE:601669) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥6.13, compared to a current price of ¥4.83 — trading 21.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 10.28%, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 13.34 and 50.5% below the Construction industry median of 20.75. Power Construction of China's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Power Construction of China (SHSE:601669), the current Gross Margin % is 10.28% 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 Power Construction of China (SHSE:601669) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Power Construction of China stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥4.83 is trading 21.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥6.13.
GuruFocus considers Power Construction of China to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:601669:
Gross Margin %: 10.28% (23% below median its 10-year median of 13.34)
GF Value™: ¥6.13 vs. price of ¥4.83 (21.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 50.5% below the Construction median (#1260 of 1718)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601669 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AddressNo. 1, Linglongxiang Road, Building 1, Tower A, China Power Construction Technology Innovation Industrial Park, Haidian District, Beijing, CHN, 100037
Power Construction Corporation of China Ltd is engaged in engineering contracting, power investment and operation, equipment manufacturing and leasing, and real estate development.
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