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SHSE:603568's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 83.26% of 233
companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 27.2
vs SHSE:603568: 50.80
Zhejiang Weiming Environment Protection Co had a gross margin of 45.19% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
Zhejiang Weiming Environment Protection Co (SHSE:603568) 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 Weiming Environment Protection Co had a gross margin of 45.19% 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 Weiming Environment Protection Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Zhejiang Weiming Environment Protection 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 Weiming Environment Protection Co Gross Margin % Chart
Zhejiang Weiming Environment Protection Co Annual Data
SHSE:603568 vs WM, RSG, WCN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Waste Management subindustry, Zhejiang Weiming Environment Protection 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 Weiming Environment Protection Co Gross Margin % vs Waste Management Industry
* 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 Weiming Environment Protection Co (SHSE:603568) has a Gross Margin % of 45.19% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Zhejiang Weiming Environment Protection Co and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 52.94. Over the past decade, Zhejiang Weiming Environment Protection Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 47.24 to 62.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Zhejiang Weiming Environment Protection Co ranks #39 out of 233 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 16.7%.
Is Zhejiang Weiming Environment Protection Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Zhejiang Weiming Environment Protection Co's current Gross Margin % of 45.19% is 15% below median its 10-year median of 52.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 47.24 to a high of 62.06. The Waste Management industry median Gross Margin % is 27.20. Zhejiang Weiming Environment Protection Co's value of 45.19% is 66.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zhejiang Weiming Environment Protection Co ranks #39 out of 233 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Zhejiang Weiming Environment Protection Co has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zhejiang Weiming Environment Protection Co's Gross Margin % compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Zhejiang Weiming Environment Protection Co ranks #39 out of 233 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Zhejiang Weiming Environment Protection Co in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 27.20. Zhejiang Weiming Environment Protection Co's value of 45.19% is 66.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Zhejiang Weiming Environment Protection Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 47.24 to 62.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 52.94 vs. the industry median of 27.20, Zhejiang Weiming Environment Protection 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 Waste Management company?
The median Gross Margin % among Waste Management companies is 27.20, based on 233 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 Weiming Environment Protection Co's current Gross Margin % of 45.19% is 66.1% 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 Weiming Environment Protection Co and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median Gross Margin % is 27.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zhejiang Weiming Environment Protection Co's current Gross Margin % is 45.19%, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 52.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zhejiang Weiming Environment Protection Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zhejiang Weiming Environment Protection Co (SHSE:603568) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥16.12, compared to a current price of ¥16.01 — trading 0.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 45.19%, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 52.94 and 66.1% above the Waste Management industry median of 27.20. Zhejiang Weiming Environment Protection Co's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 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 Zhejiang Weiming Environment Protection Co (SHSE:603568), the current Gross Margin % is 45.19% 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 Weiming Environment Protection Co (SHSE:603568) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zhejiang Weiming Environment Protection Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥16.01 is trading 0.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥16.12.
GuruFocus considers Zhejiang Weiming Environment Protection Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:603568:
Gross Margin %: 45.19% (15% below median its 10-year median of 52.94)
GF Value™: ¥16.12 vs. price of ¥16.01 (0.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 66.1% above the Waste Management median (#39 of 233)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:603568 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Zhejiang Weiming Environment Protection Co Business Description
Zhejiang Weiming Environment Protection Co Ltd is a China-based company engaged in the solid waste disposal business. It is focused on solid waste-related technological development, equipment manufacturing and sales, project investment, project construction, and operational management. The company is also engaged in waste incineration power generation projects. The company's products include waste incineration grates, boilers, and flue gas treatment systems.
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