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Shanghai Aiyingshi CoSHSE:603214 +0.44%84 Gross Margin % is 25.00% as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 28.48. GuruFocus rates SHSE:603214 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥19.17 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,121 Retail - Cyclical companies, Shanghai Aiyingshi Co ranks worse than 67.8% on this metric.
SHSE:603214's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 67.8% of 1121
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 36.25
vs SHSE:603214: 26.48
Shanghai Aiyingshi Co had a gross margin of 25.00% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Shanghai Aiyingshi Co was -3.60% per year.
Shanghai Aiyingshi Co (SHSE:603214) 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 Aiyingshi Co had a gross margin of 25.00% 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 Aiyingshi Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Shanghai Aiyingshi Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shanghai Aiyingshi 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:603214 vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Shanghai Aiyingshi 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 Aiyingshi Co Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Shanghai Aiyingshi Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shanghai Aiyingshi 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 Aiyingshi Co (SHSE:603214) has a Gross Margin % of 25.00% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Shanghai Aiyingshi Co and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 28.48. Over the past decade, Shanghai Aiyingshi Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 26.21 to 31.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Shanghai Aiyingshi Co ranks #760 out of 1121 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 67.8%.
Is Shanghai Aiyingshi Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Shanghai Aiyingshi Co's current Gross Margin % of 25.00% is 12% below median its 10-year median of 28.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 26.21 to a high of 31.53. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.25. Shanghai Aiyingshi Co's value of 25.00% is 31% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shanghai Aiyingshi Co ranks #760 out of 1121 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Shanghai Aiyingshi Co has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shanghai Aiyingshi Co's Gross Margin % compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Shanghai Aiyingshi Co ranks #760 out of 1121 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Shanghai Aiyingshi Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.25. Shanghai Aiyingshi Co's value of 25.00% is 31% below this benchmark. Historically, Shanghai Aiyingshi Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 26.21 to 31.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.48 vs. the industry median of 36.25, Shanghai Aiyingshi 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 36.25, based on 1,121 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 Aiyingshi Co's current Gross Margin % of 25.00% is 31% 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 Aiyingshi Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shanghai Aiyingshi Co's current Gross Margin % is 25.00%, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 28.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shanghai Aiyingshi Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanghai Aiyingshi Co (SHSE:603214) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥19.17, compared to a current price of ¥13.66 — trading 28.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 25.00%, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 28.48 and 31% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.25. Shanghai Aiyingshi Co's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 3 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 Aiyingshi Co (SHSE:603214), the current Gross Margin % is 25.00% 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 Aiyingshi Co (SHSE:603214) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanghai Aiyingshi Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥13.66 is trading 28.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥19.17.
GuruFocus considers Shanghai Aiyingshi Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:603214:
Gross Margin %: 25.00% (12% below median its 10-year median of 28.48)
GF Value™: ¥19.17 vs. price of ¥13.66 (28.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 31% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#760 of 1121)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:603214 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shanghai Aiyingshi Co Ltd is engaged in selling and distribution of products like diaper, toy book, formula milk which include goat milk and milk powder, nutritional which include nutritional supplements, rice, noodles, biscuits, beverage, snack foods, and cooking ingredients, breast pump, safety supplies, clothes washing, and moisturizing.
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