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Zhejiang Ausun Pharmaceutical Co (SHSE:603229) 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
Zhejiang Ausun Pharmaceutical Co had a gross margin of 62.39% 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.
Zhejiang Ausun Pharmaceutical Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Zhejiang Ausun Pharmaceutical 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.
Zhejiang Ausun Pharmaceutical Co Gross Margin % Chart
SHSE:603229 vs VRTX, REGN, ALNY: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, Zhejiang Ausun Pharmaceutical 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.
Zhejiang Ausun Pharmaceutical Co Gross Margin % vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Zhejiang Ausun Pharmaceutical Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Zhejiang Ausun Pharmaceutical 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.
Zhejiang Ausun Pharmaceutical Co (SHSE:603229) has a Gross Margin % of 62.39% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Zhejiang Ausun Pharmaceutical Co and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 54.51. Over the past decade, Zhejiang Ausun Pharmaceutical Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 44.65 to 60.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Zhejiang Ausun Pharmaceutical Co ranks #411 out of 732 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 56.1%.
Is Zhejiang Ausun Pharmaceutical Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Zhejiang Ausun Pharmaceutical Co's current Gross Margin % of 62.39% is 14% above median its 10-year median of 54.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 44.65 to a high of 60.40. The Biotechnology industry median Gross Margin % is 60.91. Zhejiang Ausun Pharmaceutical Co's value of 62.39% is 2.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zhejiang Ausun Pharmaceutical Co ranks #411 out of 732 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Zhejiang Ausun Pharmaceutical Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zhejiang Ausun Pharmaceutical Co's Gross Margin % compare to VRTX and REGN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Zhejiang Ausun Pharmaceutical Co ranks #411 out of 732 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Zhejiang Ausun Pharmaceutical Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 60.91. Zhejiang Ausun Pharmaceutical Co's value of 62.39% is 2.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Zhejiang Ausun Pharmaceutical Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 44.65 to 60.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 54.51 vs. the industry median of 60.91, Zhejiang Ausun Pharmaceutical Co 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 Biotechnology company?
The median Gross Margin % among Biotechnology companies is 60.91, based on 732 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. Zhejiang Ausun Pharmaceutical Co's current Gross Margin % of 62.39% is 2.4% 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 Zhejiang Ausun Pharmaceutical Co and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Gross Margin % is 60.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zhejiang Ausun Pharmaceutical Co's current Gross Margin % is 62.39%, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 54.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zhejiang Ausun Pharmaceutical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zhejiang Ausun Pharmaceutical Co (SHSE:603229) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥10.22, compared to a current price of ¥8.20 — trading 19.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 62.39%, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 54.51 and 2.4% above the Biotechnology industry median of 60.91. Zhejiang Ausun Pharmaceutical Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 7 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 Zhejiang Ausun Pharmaceutical Co (SHSE:603229), the current Gross Margin % is 62.39% 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 Zhejiang Ausun Pharmaceutical Co (SHSE:603229) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zhejiang Ausun Pharmaceutical Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥8.20 is trading 19.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥10.22.
GuruFocus considers Zhejiang Ausun Pharmaceutical Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:603229:
Gross Margin %: 62.39% (14% above median its 10-year median of 54.51)
GF Value™: ¥10.22 vs. price of ¥8.20 (19.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2.4% above the Biotechnology median (#411 of 732)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:603229 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Zhejiang Ausun Pharmaceutical Co Business Description
Zhejiang Ausun Pharmaceutical Co Ltd is mainly engaged in the research and development, production and sales of specialty APIs and pharmaceutical intermediates, as well as providing customized production and research for customers. Its products portfolio includes Prostaglandins and their intermediates, Raw material medicine, Fluorine series and Develop products.
83GF Score
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