Dalian Bio-Chem Co (SHSE:603360) Gross Margin %: 32.68% (As of Mar. 2026) — 36% Below Median

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SHSE:603360 Dalian Bio-Chem Co Ltd SHSE:603360
77 GF Score
Price ¥12.58
GF Value ¥20.45
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Dalian Bio-Chem Co Gross Margin %?

Dalian Bio-Chem Co SHSE:603360 +3.62% 77 Gross Margin % is 32.68% as of Mar. 2026, which is 36% below its 10-year median of 50.72. GuruFocus rates SHSE:603360 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥20.45 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,558 Chemicals companies, Dalian Bio-Chem Co ranks better than 77.86% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Dalian Bio-Chem Co's Gross Profit for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥86 Mil. Dalian Bio-Chem Co's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥264 Mil. Therefore, Dalian Bio-Chem Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 32.68%.

Warning Sign:

Dalian Bio-Chem Co Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -6.3%.


The historical rank and industry rank for Dalian Bio-Chem Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:603360' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 36.21   Med: 50.72   Max: 60.92
Current: 36.82


During the past 13 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Dalian Bio-Chem Co was 60.92%. The lowest was 36.21%. And the median was 50.72%.

SHSE:603360's Gross Margin % is ranked better than
77.86% of 1558 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 23.545 vs SHSE:603360: 36.82

Dalian Bio-Chem Co had a gross margin of 32.68% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Dalian Bio-Chem Co was -6.30% per year.


Dalian Bio-Chem Co  (SHSE:603360) 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

Dalian Bio-Chem Co had a gross margin of 32.68% 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.


Dalian Bio-Chem Co Gross Margin % Related Terms


Dalian Bio-Chem Co Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Dalian Bio-Chem 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.

Dalian Bio-Chem Co Gross Margin % Chart

Dalian Bio-Chem Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Gross Margin %
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Dalian Bio-Chem Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Gross Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 32.44 36.78 34.67 39.63 32.68

SHSE:603360 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Dalian Bio-Chem 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.


Dalian Bio-Chem Co Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Dalian Bio-Chem Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Dalian Bio-Chem Co's Gross Margin % falls into.


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Dalian Bio-Chem Co Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue.

Dalian Bio-Chem Co's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Dec. 2025 )=Gross Profit (A: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=624.2 / 1723.948
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(1723.948 - 1099.735) / 1723.948
=36.21 %

Dalian Bio-Chem Co's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Gross Profit (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=86.2 / 263.617
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(263.617 - 177.46) / 263.617
=32.68 %

* 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.

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What does a Gross Margin % of 32.68% mean?
Dalian Bio-Chem Co (SHSE:603360) has a Gross Margin % of 32.68% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Dalian Bio-Chem Co and its competitors. This is 36% below median its historical median of 50.72. Over the past decade, Dalian Bio-Chem Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 36.21 to 60.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Dalian Bio-Chem Co ranks #345 out of 1558 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 22.1%.
Is Dalian Bio-Chem Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Dalian Bio-Chem Co's current Gross Margin % of 32.68% is 36% below median its 10-year median of 50.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 36.21 to a high of 60.92. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.55. Dalian Bio-Chem Co's value of 32.68% is 38.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dalian Bio-Chem Co ranks #345 out of 1558 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Dalian Bio-Chem Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dalian Bio-Chem Co's Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Dalian Bio-Chem Co ranks #345 out of 1558 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Dalian Bio-Chem Co in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.55. Dalian Bio-Chem Co's value of 32.68% is 38.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Dalian Bio-Chem Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 36.21 to 60.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 50.72 vs. the industry median of 23.55, Dalian Bio-Chem 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 23.55, based on 1,558 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. Dalian Bio-Chem Co's current Gross Margin % of 32.68% is 38.8% 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 Dalian Bio-Chem Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dalian Bio-Chem Co's current Gross Margin % is 32.68%, which is 36% below median its own 10-year median of 50.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dalian Bio-Chem Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dalian Bio-Chem Co (SHSE:603360) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥20.45, compared to a current price of ¥12.58 — trading 38.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 32.68%, which is 36% below median its 10-year median of 50.72 and 38.8% above the Chemicals industry median of 23.55. Dalian Bio-Chem Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 6 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 Dalian Bio-Chem Co (SHSE:603360), the current Gross Margin % is 32.68% 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 Dalian Bio-Chem Co (SHSE:603360) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dalian Bio-Chem Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥12.58 is trading 38.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥20.45. GuruFocus considers Dalian Bio-Chem Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:603360:

  • Gross Margin %: 32.68% (36% below median its 10-year median of 50.72)
  • GF Value™: ¥20.45 vs. price of ¥12.58 (38.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 38.8% above the Chemicals median (#345 of 1558)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:603360 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Dalian Bio-Chem Co Business Description

Address No.18, Mubai Road, Songmudao Chemical Industrial Park, Puwan New District, Liaoning Province, Dalian, CHN, 116007
Dalian Bio-Chem Co Ltd is a chemical manufacturing company. It is engaged in manufacturing of bactericides, antiseptics and fungicides for different industrial applications including water treatment, coatings, construction materials and among others. The company's products are used in the fields of paper and pulping, water treatment, metal working fluid, plastics, paints and coatings, marine paints, wood preservations, leather treatment, cosmetics, personal care, oil-field, textiles and dye, fiber, carpets, and construction and building materials.
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