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SHSE:605577's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 52.77% of 940
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 39.175
vs SHSE:605577: 40.54
Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co had a gross margin of 46.14% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co (SHSE:605577) 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
Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co had a gross margin of 46.14% 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.
Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Heilongjiang Publishing & Media 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.
Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co Gross Margin % Chart
SHSE:605577 vs NYT, WLY: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, Heilongjiang Publishing & Media 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.
Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Heilongjiang Publishing & Media 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.
Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co (SHSE:605577) has a Gross Margin % of 46.14% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 43.18. Over the past decade, Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 40.54 to 44.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co ranks #444 out of 940 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 47.2%.
Is Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co's current Gross Margin % of 46.14% is near median its 10-year median of 43.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 40.54 to a high of 44.31. The Media - Diversified industry median Gross Margin % is 39.18. Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co's value of 46.14% is 17.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co ranks #444 out of 940 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co's Gross Margin % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co ranks #444 out of 940 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 39.18. Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co's value of 46.14% is 17.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 40.54 to 44.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 43.18 vs. the industry median of 39.18, Heilongjiang Publishing & Media 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Gross Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 39.18, based on 940 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. Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co's current Gross Margin % of 46.14% is 17.8% 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 Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Gross Margin % is 39.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co's current Gross Margin % is 46.14%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 43.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co (SHSE:605577) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥12.80, compared to a current price of ¥10.22 — trading 20.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 46.14%, which is near median its 10-year median of 43.18 and 17.8% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 39.18. Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 4 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 Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co (SHSE:605577), the current Gross Margin % is 46.14% 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 Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co (SHSE:605577) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥10.22 is trading 20.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥12.80.
GuruFocus considers Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:605577:
Gross Margin %: 46.14% (near median its 10-year median of 43.18)
GF Value™: ¥12.80 vs. price of ¥10.22 (20.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 17.8% above the Media - Diversified median (#444 of 940)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:605577 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co Ltd is engaged in the editing and publishing of publications, printing, wholesale and retail, material trade, and others. The company is mainly engaged in the publishing business of teaching materials, general books, periodicals, electronic audio-visual products, and digital products through its subordinate companies, including People's Publishing House, Education Publishing House, Children's Publishing House, Science and Technology Publishing House, Fine Arts Publishing House, Northern Literature and Art, and Newspaper Group.
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