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SHSE:688048's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 58.32% of 1010
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 29.61
vs SHSE:688048: 34.48
Suzhou Everbright Photonics Co had a gross margin of 30.09% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
Suzhou Everbright Photonics Co (SHSE:688048) 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 Everbright Photonics Co had a gross margin of 30.09% 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 Everbright Photonics Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Suzhou Everbright Photonics 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.
Suzhou Everbright Photonics Co Gross Margin % Chart
SHSE:688048 vs AMAT, LRCX, KLAC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Suzhou Everbright Photonics 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 Everbright Photonics Co Gross Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Suzhou Everbright Photonics Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Suzhou Everbright Photonics 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 Everbright Photonics Co (SHSE:688048) has a Gross Margin % of 30.09% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Suzhou Everbright Photonics Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 32.95. Over the past decade, Suzhou Everbright Photonics Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 23.85 to 52.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Suzhou Everbright Photonics Co ranks #421 out of 1010 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 41.7%.
Is Suzhou Everbright Photonics Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Suzhou Everbright Photonics Co's current Gross Margin % of 30.09% is near median its 10-year median of 32.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 23.85 to a high of 52.82. The Semiconductors industry median Gross Margin % is 29.61. Suzhou Everbright Photonics Co's value of 30.09% is 1.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Suzhou Everbright Photonics Co ranks #421 out of 1010 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Suzhou Everbright Photonics Co has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Suzhou Everbright Photonics Co's Gross Margin % compare to AMAT and LRCX?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Suzhou Everbright Photonics Co ranks #421 out of 1010 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Suzhou Everbright Photonics Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 29.61. Suzhou Everbright Photonics Co's value of 30.09% is 1.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Suzhou Everbright Photonics Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 23.85 to 52.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 32.95 vs. the industry median of 29.61, Suzhou Everbright Photonics 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Gross Margin % among Semiconductors companies is 29.61, based on 1,010 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 Everbright Photonics Co's current Gross Margin % of 30.09% is 1.6% 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 Suzhou Everbright Photonics Co and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Gross Margin % is 29.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Suzhou Everbright Photonics Co's current Gross Margin % is 30.09%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 32.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Suzhou Everbright Photonics Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Suzhou Everbright Photonics Co (SHSE:688048) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥107.74, compared to a current price of ¥403.69 — trading 274.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 30.09%, which is near median its 10-year median of 32.95 and 1.6% above the Semiconductors industry median of 29.61. Suzhou Everbright Photonics Co's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 9 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 Everbright Photonics Co (SHSE:688048), the current Gross Margin % is 30.09% 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 Everbright Photonics Co (SHSE:688048) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Suzhou Everbright Photonics Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥403.69 is trading 274.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥107.74.
GuruFocus considers Suzhou Everbright Photonics Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:688048:
Gross Margin %: 30.09% (near median its 10-year median of 32.95)
GF Value™: ¥107.74 vs. price of ¥403.69 (274.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1.6% above the Semiconductors median (#421 of 1010)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688048 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Suzhou Everbright Photonics Co Business Description
Suzhou Everbright Photonics Co Ltd is engaged in the research and development, manufacturing and sales of core components in the laser industry such as semiconductor laser chips, devices and modules.
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