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Hubei Jianghan New Materials Co (SHSE:603281) 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
Hubei Jianghan New Materials Co had a gross margin of 27.85% 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.
Hubei Jianghan New Materials Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Hubei Jianghan New Materials 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.
Hubei Jianghan New Materials Co Gross Margin % Chart
For the Chemicals subindustry, Hubei Jianghan New Materials 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.
Hubei Jianghan New Materials Co Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Hubei Jianghan New Materials Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hubei Jianghan New Materials 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.
Hubei Jianghan New Materials Co (SHSE:603281) has a Gross Margin % of 27.85% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Hubei Jianghan New Materials Co and its competitors. This is 26% below median its historical median of 37.77. Over the past decade, Hubei Jianghan New Materials Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 27.22 to 42.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Hubei Jianghan New Materials Co ranks #618 out of 1559 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 39.6%.
Is Hubei Jianghan New Materials Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Hubei Jianghan New Materials Co's current Gross Margin % of 27.85% is 26% below median its 10-year median of 37.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 27.22 to a high of 42.69. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.52. Hubei Jianghan New Materials Co's value of 27.85% is 18.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hubei Jianghan New Materials Co ranks #618 out of 1559 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hubei Jianghan New Materials Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hubei Jianghan New Materials Co's Gross Margin % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Hubei Jianghan New Materials Co ranks #618 out of 1559 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Hubei Jianghan New Materials Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.52. Hubei Jianghan New Materials Co's value of 27.85% is 18.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Hubei Jianghan New Materials Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 27.22 to 42.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 37.77 vs. the industry median of 23.52, Hubei Jianghan New Materials 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 Chemicals company?
The median Gross Margin % among Chemicals companies is 23.52, based on 1,559 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. Hubei Jianghan New Materials Co's current Gross Margin % of 27.85% is 18.4% 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 Hubei Jianghan New Materials Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hubei Jianghan New Materials Co's current Gross Margin % is 27.85%, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 37.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hubei Jianghan New Materials Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hubei Jianghan New Materials Co (SHSE:603281) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥17.62, compared to a current price of ¥19.14 — trading 8.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 27.85%, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 37.77 and 18.4% above the Chemicals industry median of 23.52. Hubei Jianghan New Materials Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 5 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 Hubei Jianghan New Materials Co (SHSE:603281), the current Gross Margin % is 27.85% 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 Hubei Jianghan New Materials Co (SHSE:603281) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hubei Jianghan New Materials Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥19.14 is trading 8.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥17.62.
GuruFocus considers Hubei Jianghan New Materials Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:603281:
Gross Margin %: 27.85% (26% below median its 10-year median of 37.77)
GF Value™: ¥17.62 vs. price of ¥19.14 (8.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 18.4% above the Chemicals median (#618 of 1559)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:603281 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hubei Jianghan New Materials Co Business Description
Hubei Jianghan New Materials Co Ltd is engaged in the research and development, production and sales of functional organosilanes and other silicon-based new materials.
79GF Score
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