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Beijing Labtech Instruments Co (SHSE:688056) 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
Beijing Labtech Instruments Co had a gross margin of 47.06% 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.
Beijing Labtech Instruments Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Beijing Labtech Instruments 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.
Beijing Labtech Instruments Co Gross Margin % Chart
SHSE:688056 vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Beijing Labtech Instruments 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.
Beijing Labtech Instruments Co Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Beijing Labtech Instruments Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Beijing Labtech Instruments 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.
Beijing Labtech Instruments Co (SHSE:688056) has a Gross Margin % of 47.06% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Beijing Labtech Instruments Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 48.07. Over the past decade, Beijing Labtech Instruments Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 43.79 to 51.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Beijing Labtech Instruments Co ranks #393 out of 2454 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 16%.
Is Beijing Labtech Instruments Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Beijing Labtech Instruments Co's current Gross Margin % of 47.06% is near median its 10-year median of 48.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 43.79 to a high of 51.98. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.50. Beijing Labtech Instruments Co's value of 47.06% is 92.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Beijing Labtech Instruments Co ranks #393 out of 2454 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Beijing Labtech Instruments Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Beijing Labtech Instruments Co's Gross Margin % compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Beijing Labtech Instruments Co ranks #393 out of 2454 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Beijing Labtech Instruments Co in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.50. Beijing Labtech Instruments Co's value of 47.06% is 92.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Beijing Labtech Instruments Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 43.79 to 51.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 48.07 vs. the industry median of 24.50, Beijing Labtech Instruments 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 Hardware company?
The median Gross Margin % among Hardware companies is 24.50, based on 2,454 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. Beijing Labtech Instruments Co's current Gross Margin % of 47.06% is 92.1% 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 Beijing Labtech Instruments Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Beijing Labtech Instruments Co's current Gross Margin % is 47.06%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 48.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Beijing Labtech Instruments Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Beijing Labtech Instruments Co (SHSE:688056) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥34.14, compared to a current price of ¥38.80 — trading 13.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 47.06%, which is near median its 10-year median of 48.07 and 92.1% above the Hardware industry median of 24.50. Beijing Labtech Instruments Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Beijing Labtech Instruments Co (SHSE:688056), the current Gross Margin % is 47.06% 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 Beijing Labtech Instruments Co (SHSE:688056) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Beijing Labtech Instruments Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥38.80 is trading 13.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥34.14.
GuruFocus considers Beijing Labtech Instruments Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:688056:
Gross Margin %: 47.06% (near median its 10-year median of 48.07)
GF Value™: ¥34.14 vs. price of ¥38.80 (13.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 92.1% above the Hardware median (#393 of 2454)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688056 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Beijing Labtech Instruments Co Business Description
Beijing Labtech Instruments Co Ltd is engaged in research and development, production and sales of experimental analysis instruments. The company's products are categorized into Lab Equipment; Sample Preparation; and Analytical Instruments. It supplies laboratorial products and solutions to all analytical laboratories covering environmental quality, food safety, pharmaceutical research, disease control, material analysis.
73GF Score
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