Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics Co (SHSE:603565) Gross Margin %: 33.47% (As of Mar. 2026) — 137% Above Median

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SHSE:603565 Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics Co Ltd SHSE:603565
75 GF Score
Price ¥10.43
GF Value ¥8.81
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics Co Gross Margin %?

Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics Co SHSE:603565 +0.19% 75 Gross Margin % is 33.47% as of Mar. 2026, which is 137% above its 10-year median of 14.12. GuruFocus rates SHSE:603565 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥8.81 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 983 Transportation companies, Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics Co ranks better than 60.63% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics Co's Gross Profit for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥863 Mil. Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics Co's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥2,579 Mil. Therefore, Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 33.47%.


The historical rank and industry rank for Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:603565' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.55   Med: 14.12   Max: 25.37
Current: 25.37


During the past 13 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics Co was 25.37%. The lowest was 9.55%. And the median was 14.12%.

SHSE:603565's Gross Margin % is ranked better than
60.63% of 983 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 20.32 vs SHSE:603565: 25.37

Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics Co had a gross margin of 33.47% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics Co was 3.30% per year.


Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics Co  (SHSE:603565) 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 Zhonggu Logistics Co had a gross margin of 33.47% 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 Zhonggu Logistics Co Gross Margin % Related Terms


Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics Co Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics 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.

Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics Co Gross Margin % Chart

Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Gross Margin %
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Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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SHSE:603565 vs UPS, FDX, JBHT: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics 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 Zhonggu Logistics Co Gross Margin % vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics Co's Gross Margin % falls into.


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Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics Co Gross Margin % Calculation

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

Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics 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 )
=2498.8 / 10616.882
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(10616.882 - 8118.086) / 10616.882
=23.54 %

Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics 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 )
=863.1 / 2578.535
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(2578.535 - 1715.436) / 2578.535
=33.47 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Gross Margin % →
What does a Gross Margin % of 33.47% mean?
Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics Co (SHSE:603565) has a Gross Margin % of 33.47% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics Co and its competitors. This is 137% above median its historical median of 14.12. Over the past decade, Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 9.55 to 25.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics Co ranks #387 out of 983 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 39.4%.
Is Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics Co's current Gross Margin % of 33.47% is 137% above median its 10-year median of 14.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.55 to a high of 25.37. The Transportation industry median Gross Margin % is 20.32. Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics Co's value of 33.47% is 64.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics Co ranks #387 out of 983 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics Co's Gross Margin % compare to UPS and FDX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics Co ranks #387 out of 983 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.32. Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics Co's value of 33.47% is 64.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 9.55 to 25.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.12 vs. the industry median of 20.32, Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics 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 Transportation company?
The median Gross Margin % among Transportation companies is 20.32, based on 983 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 Zhonggu Logistics Co's current Gross Margin % of 33.47% is 64.7% 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 Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics Co's current Gross Margin % is 33.47%, which is 137% above median its own 10-year median of 14.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics Co (SHSE:603565) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥8.81, compared to a current price of ¥10.43 — trading 18.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 33.47%, which is 137% above median its 10-year median of 14.12 and 64.7% above the Transportation industry median of 20.32. Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics Co (SHSE:603565), the current Gross Margin % is 33.47% 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 Zhonggu Logistics Co (SHSE:603565) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥10.43 is trading 18.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥8.81. GuruFocus considers Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:603565:

  • Gross Margin %: 33.47% (137% above median its 10-year median of 14.12)
  • GF Value™: ¥8.81 vs. price of ¥10.43 (18.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 64.7% above the Transportation median (#387 of 983)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:603565 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics Co Business Description

Address No. 3261, Dongfang Road, 15th Floor, Block B, Building 1, Pudong New Area, Shanghai, CHN, 200125
Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics Co Ltd is engaged in providing customers with customized and cost-effective door-to-door full container logistics solutions. The company has SQ boxes, coal boxes, special boxes, freezer boxes and other types of boxes, and more than 10,000 types of transport products. In addition to water transportation, the company integrates railways, highways and other resources. It provides a full range of multimodal transportation services such as sea-land transportation, river-sea transportation, water-water transfer, sea-rail transportation and cold chain transportation services.
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