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Suzhou Weizhixiang Food CoSHSE:605089 +3.02%76 Gross Margin % is 24.57% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 25.00. GuruFocus rates SHSE:605089 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥27.27 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,911 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Suzhou Weizhixiang Food Co ranks worse than 61.85% on this metric.
SHSE:605089's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 61.85% of 1911
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.35
vs SHSE:605089: 21.07
Suzhou Weizhixiang Food Co had a gross margin of 24.57% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
Suzhou Weizhixiang Food Co (SHSE:605089) 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
Suzhou Weizhixiang Food Co had a gross margin of 24.57% 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.
Suzhou Weizhixiang Food Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Suzhou Weizhixiang Food 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:605089 vs KHC, GIS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Suzhou Weizhixiang Food 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.
Suzhou Weizhixiang Food Co Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Suzhou Weizhixiang Food Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Suzhou Weizhixiang Food 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.
Suzhou Weizhixiang Food Co (SHSE:605089) has a Gross Margin % of 24.57% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Suzhou Weizhixiang Food Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 25.00. Over the past decade, Suzhou Weizhixiang Food Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.63 to 29.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Suzhou Weizhixiang Food Co ranks #1182 out of 1911 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 61.9%.
Is Suzhou Weizhixiang Food Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Suzhou Weizhixiang Food Co's current Gross Margin % of 24.57% is near median its 10-year median of 25.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.63 to a high of 29.46. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.35. Suzhou Weizhixiang Food Co's value of 24.57% is 6.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Suzhou Weizhixiang Food Co ranks #1182 out of 1911 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Suzhou Weizhixiang Food Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Suzhou Weizhixiang Food Co's Gross Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Suzhou Weizhixiang Food Co ranks #1182 out of 1911 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Suzhou Weizhixiang Food Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.35. Suzhou Weizhixiang Food Co's value of 24.57% is 6.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Suzhou Weizhixiang Food Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.63 to 29.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.00 vs. the industry median of 26.35, Suzhou Weizhixiang Food 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Gross Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 26.35, based on 1,911 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. Suzhou Weizhixiang Food Co's current Gross Margin % of 24.57% is 6.8% 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 Suzhou Weizhixiang Food Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Suzhou Weizhixiang Food Co's current Gross Margin % is 24.57%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 25.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Suzhou Weizhixiang Food Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Suzhou Weizhixiang Food Co (SHSE:605089) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥27.27, compared to a current price of ¥17.75 — trading 34.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 24.57%, which is near median its 10-year median of 25.00 and 6.8% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.35. Suzhou Weizhixiang Food Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Suzhou Weizhixiang Food Co (SHSE:605089), the current Gross Margin % is 24.57% 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 Suzhou Weizhixiang Food Co (SHSE:605089) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Suzhou Weizhixiang Food Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥17.75 is trading 34.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥27.27.
GuruFocus considers Suzhou Weizhixiang Food Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:605089:
Gross Margin %: 24.57% (near median its 10-year median of 25.00)
GF Value™: ¥27.27 vs. price of ¥17.75 (34.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 6.8% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1182 of 1911)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:605089 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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