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Shanghainyou Medical CoSHSE:688085 -2.66%83 Gross Margin % is 72.78% as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 84.25. GuruFocus rates SHSE:688085 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥16.00 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 805 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Shanghainyou Medical Co ranks better than 85.22% on this metric.
SHSE:688085's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 85.22% of 805
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 52.16
vs SHSE:688085: 74.65
Shanghainyou Medical Co had a gross margin of 72.78% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Shanghainyou Medical Co was -5.00% per year.
Shanghainyou Medical Co (SHSE:688085) 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
Shanghainyou Medical Co had a gross margin of 72.78% 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.
Shanghainyou Medical Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Shanghainyou Medical 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:688085 vs ABT, SYK, MDT: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Medical Devices subindustry, Shanghainyou Medical 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.
Shanghainyou Medical Co Gross Margin % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Shanghainyou Medical Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shanghainyou Medical 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.
Shanghainyou Medical Co (SHSE:688085) has a Gross Margin % of 72.78% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Shanghainyou Medical Co and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 84.25. Over the past decade, Shanghainyou Medical Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 71.34 to 91.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Shanghainyou Medical Co ranks #119 out of 805 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 14.8%.
Is Shanghainyou Medical Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Shanghainyou Medical Co's current Gross Margin % of 72.78% is 14% below median its 10-year median of 84.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 71.34 to a high of 91.26. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Gross Margin % is 52.16. Shanghainyou Medical Co's value of 72.78% is 39.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shanghainyou Medical Co ranks #119 out of 805 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Shanghainyou Medical Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shanghainyou Medical Co's Gross Margin % compare to ABT and SYK?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Shanghainyou Medical Co ranks #119 out of 805 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Shanghainyou Medical Co in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 52.16. Shanghainyou Medical Co's value of 72.78% is 39.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Shanghainyou Medical Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 71.34 to 91.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 84.25 vs. the industry median of 52.16, Shanghainyou Medical 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Gross Margin % among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 52.16, based on 805 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. Shanghainyou Medical Co's current Gross Margin % of 72.78% is 39.5% 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 Shanghainyou Medical Co and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Gross Margin % is 52.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shanghainyou Medical Co's current Gross Margin % is 72.78%, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 84.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shanghainyou Medical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanghainyou Medical Co (SHSE:688085) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥16.00, compared to a current price of ¥13.18 — trading 17.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 72.78%, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 84.25 and 39.5% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 52.16. Shanghainyou Medical Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Shanghainyou Medical Co (SHSE:688085), the current Gross Margin % is 72.78% 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 Shanghainyou Medical Co (SHSE:688085) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanghainyou Medical Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥13.18 is trading 17.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥16.00.
GuruFocus considers Shanghainyou Medical Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:688085:
Gross Margin %: 72.78% (14% below median its 10-year median of 84.25)
GF Value™: ¥16.00 vs. price of ¥13.18 (17.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 39.5% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#119 of 805)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688085 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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