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ACM Research (Shanghai)SHSE:688082 -9.15%75 Gross Margin % is 45.64% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 45.14. GuruFocus rates SHSE:688082 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥160.85 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,011 Semiconductors companies, ACM Research (Shanghai) ranks better than 79.62% on this metric.
SHSE:688082's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 79.62% of 1011
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 29.61
vs SHSE:688082: 47.27
ACM Research (Shanghai) had a gross margin of 45.64% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for ACM Research (Shanghai) was 2.70% per year.
ACM Research (Shanghai) (SHSE:688082) 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
ACM Research (Shanghai) had a gross margin of 45.64% 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.
ACM Research (Shanghai) Gross Margin % Related Terms
ACM Research (Shanghai) 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:688082 vs AMAT, LRCX, KLAC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, ACM Research (Shanghai)'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.
ACM Research (Shanghai) Gross Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, ACM Research (Shanghai)'s Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ACM Research (Shanghai)'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.
ACM Research (Shanghai) (SHSE:688082) has a Gross Margin % of 45.64% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on ACM Research (Shanghai) and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 45.14. Over the past decade, ACM Research (Shanghai)'s Gross Margin % has ranged from 42.53 to 50.69. According to the industry distribution chart, ACM Research (Shanghai) ranks #206 out of 1011 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 20.4%.
Is ACM Research (Shanghai)'s Gross Margin % too high?
ACM Research (Shanghai)'s current Gross Margin % of 45.64% is near median its 10-year median of 45.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 42.53 to a high of 50.69. The Semiconductors industry median Gross Margin % is 29.61. ACM Research (Shanghai)'s value of 45.64% is 54.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ACM Research (Shanghai) ranks #206 out of 1011 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, ACM Research (Shanghai) has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ACM Research (Shanghai)'s Gross Margin % compare to AMAT and LRCX?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, ACM Research (Shanghai) ranks #206 out of 1011 companies for Gross Margin %. This places ACM Research (Shanghai) in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 29.61. ACM Research (Shanghai)'s value of 45.64% is 54.1% above this benchmark. Historically, ACM Research (Shanghai)'s own Gross Margin % has ranged from 42.53 to 50.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 45.14 vs. the industry median of 29.61, ACM Research (Shanghai) 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 1,011 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. ACM Research (Shanghai)'s current Gross Margin % of 45.64% is 54.1% 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 ACM Research (Shanghai) 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. ACM Research (Shanghai)'s current Gross Margin % is 45.64%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 45.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ACM Research (Shanghai) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ACM Research (Shanghai) (SHSE:688082) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥160.85, compared to a current price of ¥352.37 — trading 119.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 45.64%, which is near median its 10-year median of 45.14 and 54.1% above the Semiconductors industry median of 29.61. ACM Research (Shanghai)'s overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 ACM Research (Shanghai) (SHSE:688082), the current Gross Margin % is 45.64% 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 ACM Research (Shanghai) (SHSE:688082) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ACM Research (Shanghai) stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥352.37 is trading 119.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥160.85.
GuruFocus considers ACM Research (Shanghai) to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:688082:
Gross Margin %: 45.64% (near median its 10-year median of 45.14)
GF Value™: ¥160.85 vs. price of ¥352.37 (119.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 54.1% above the Semiconductors median (#206 of 1011)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688082 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ACM Research (Shanghai) Inc is engaged in research & development, producing and selling semiconductor special equipment. The company's products include semiconductor cleaning equipment, semiconductor electroplating equipment, and packaging wet equipment.
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