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Guangxi LiuYao Group CoSHSE:603368 -0.52%84 Gross Margin % is 11.56% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 11.40. GuruFocus rates SHSE:603368 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥18.26 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 118 Medical Distribution companies, Guangxi LiuYao Group Co ranks worse than 64.41% on this metric.
SHSE:603368's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 64.41% of 118
companies
in the Medical Distribution industry
Industry Median: 14.9
vs SHSE:603368: 10.93
Guangxi LiuYao Group Co had a gross margin of 11.56% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Guangxi LiuYao Group Co was -1.60% per year.
Guangxi LiuYao Group Co (SHSE:603368) 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
Guangxi LiuYao Group Co had a gross margin of 11.56% 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.
Guangxi LiuYao Group Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Guangxi LiuYao Group 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.
SHSE:603368 vs MCK, COR, CAH: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Medical Distribution subindustry, Guangxi LiuYao Group 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.
Guangxi LiuYao Group Co Gross Margin % vs Medical Distribution Industry
For the Medical Distribution industry and Healthcare sector, Guangxi LiuYao Group Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Guangxi LiuYao Group 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.
Guangxi LiuYao Group Co (SHSE:603368) has a Gross Margin % of 11.56% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Guangxi LiuYao Group Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 11.40. Over the past decade, Guangxi LiuYao Group Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 9.41 to 12.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Guangxi LiuYao Group Co ranks #76 out of 118 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, placing it in the top 64.4%.
Is Guangxi LiuYao Group Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Guangxi LiuYao Group Co's current Gross Margin % of 11.56% is near median its 10-year median of 11.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.41 to a high of 12.44. The Medical Distribution industry median Gross Margin % is 14.90. Guangxi LiuYao Group Co's value of 11.56% is 22.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Guangxi LiuYao Group Co ranks #76 out of 118 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Guangxi LiuYao Group 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 Guangxi LiuYao Group Co's Gross Margin % compare to MCK and COR?
According to the Medical Distribution industry distribution chart, Guangxi LiuYao Group Co ranks #76 out of 118 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Guangxi LiuYao Group Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 14.90. Guangxi LiuYao Group Co's value of 11.56% is 22.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Guangxi LiuYao Group Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 9.41 to 12.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.40 vs. the industry median of 14.90, Guangxi LiuYao Group 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 Medical Distribution company?
The median Gross Margin % among Medical Distribution companies is 14.90, based on 118 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. Guangxi LiuYao Group Co's current Gross Margin % of 11.56% is 22.4% 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 Guangxi LiuYao Group Co and its competitors. For the Medical Distribution industry, the median Gross Margin % is 14.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Guangxi LiuYao Group Co's current Gross Margin % is 11.56%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 11.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Guangxi LiuYao Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guangxi LiuYao Group Co (SHSE:603368) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥18.26, compared to a current price of ¥15.43 — trading 15.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 11.56%, which is near median its 10-year median of 11.40 and 22.4% below the Medical Distribution industry median of 14.90. Guangxi LiuYao Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Guangxi LiuYao Group Co (SHSE:603368), the current Gross Margin % is 11.56% 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 Guangxi LiuYao Group Co (SHSE:603368) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guangxi LiuYao Group Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥15.43 is trading 15.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥18.26.
GuruFocus considers Guangxi LiuYao Group Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:603368:
Gross Margin %: 11.56% (near median its 10-year median of 11.40)
GF Value™: ¥18.26 vs. price of ¥15.43 (15.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 22.4% below the Medical Distribution median (#76 of 118)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:603368 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Guangxi LiuYao Group Co Ltd is a regional pharmaceutical distribution enterprise focusing on hospital sales and developing both retail pharmacies and third terminals.
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