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Guangdong Liantai Environmental Protection Co (SHSE:603797) 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
Guangdong Liantai Environmental Protection Co had a gross margin of 59.39% 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.
Guangdong Liantai Environmental Protection Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Guangdong Liantai Environmental 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.
Guangdong Liantai Environmental Protection Co Gross Margin % Chart
Guangdong Liantai Environmental Protection Co Annual Data
SHSE:603797 vs WM, RSG, WCN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Waste Management subindustry, Guangdong Liantai Environmental 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.
Guangdong Liantai Environmental 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.
Guangdong Liantai Environmental Protection Co (SHSE:603797) has a Gross Margin % of 59.39% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Guangdong Liantai Environmental Protection Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 61.15. Over the past decade, Guangdong Liantai Environmental Protection Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 45.46 to 70.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Guangdong Liantai Environmental Protection Co ranks #24 out of 233 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 10.3%.
Is Guangdong Liantai Environmental Protection Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Guangdong Liantai Environmental Protection Co's current Gross Margin % of 59.39% is near median its 10-year median of 61.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 45.46 to a high of 70.24. The Waste Management industry median Gross Margin % is 27.20. Guangdong Liantai Environmental Protection Co's value of 59.39% is 118.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Guangdong Liantai Environmental Protection Co ranks #24 out of 233 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Guangdong Liantai Environmental Protection Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Guangdong Liantai Environmental Protection Co's Gross Margin % compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Guangdong Liantai Environmental Protection Co ranks #24 out of 233 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Guangdong Liantai Environmental Protection Co in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 27.20. Guangdong Liantai Environmental Protection Co's value of 59.39% is 118.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Guangdong Liantai Environmental Protection Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 45.46 to 70.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 61.15 vs. the industry median of 27.20, Guangdong Liantai Environmental 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. Guangdong Liantai Environmental Protection Co's current Gross Margin % of 59.39% is 118.3% 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 Guangdong Liantai Environmental 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. Guangdong Liantai Environmental Protection Co's current Gross Margin % is 59.39%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 61.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Guangdong Liantai Environmental Protection Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guangdong Liantai Environmental Protection Co (SHSE:603797) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥3.89, compared to a current price of ¥3.96 — trading 1.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 59.39%, which is near median its 10-year median of 61.15 and 118.3% above the Waste Management industry median of 27.20. Guangdong Liantai Environmental Protection Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 8 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 Guangdong Liantai Environmental Protection Co (SHSE:603797), the current Gross Margin % is 59.39% 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 Guangdong Liantai Environmental Protection Co (SHSE:603797) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guangdong Liantai Environmental Protection Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥3.96 is trading 1.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥3.89.
GuruFocus considers Guangdong Liantai Environmental Protection Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:603797:
Gross Margin %: 59.39% (near median its 10-year median of 61.15)
GF Value™: ¥3.89 vs. price of ¥3.96 (1.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 118.3% above the Waste Management median (#24 of 233)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:603797 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Guangdong Liantai Environmental Protection Co Business Description
Guangdong Liantai Environmental Protection Co Ltd is a China-based company engaged in operating sewage treatment project and supporting pipe network and ecological environment treatment project. The company produces and sells special equipment for environmental pollution prevention, and offers technical consultation and support services, among other activities. Some of the company's projects are Shantou dragon ball water purification plant, Shaoyang Jiangbei Wastewater treatment plant, and Shaoyang Yangxiqiao wastewater treatment plant, among others.
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