Willfar Information Technology Co (SHSE:688100) Gross Margin %: 43.33% (As of Mar. 2026) — 21% Above Median

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SHSE:688100 Willfar Information Technology Co Ltd SHSE:688100
92 GF Score
Price ¥28.35
GF Value ¥44.59
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Willfar Information Technology Co Gross Margin %?

Willfar Information Technology Co SHSE:688100 -2.58% 92 Gross Margin % is 43.33% as of Mar. 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 35.82. GuruFocus rates SHSE:688100 with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥44.59 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,000 Industrial Products companies, Willfar Information Technology Co ranks better than 79.13% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Willfar Information Technology Co's Gross Profit for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥230 Mil. Willfar Information Technology Co's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥532 Mil. Therefore, Willfar Information Technology Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 43.33%.


The historical rank and industry rank for Willfar Information Technology Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:688100' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 27.35   Med: 35.82   Max: 40.79
Current: 40.47


During the past 10 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Willfar Information Technology Co was 40.79%. The lowest was 27.35%. And the median was 35.82%.

SHSE:688100's Gross Margin % is ranked better than
79.13% of 3000 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.82 vs SHSE:688100: 40.47

Willfar Information Technology Co had a gross margin of 43.33% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Willfar Information Technology Co was 3.00% per year.


Willfar Information Technology Co  (SHSE:688100) 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

Willfar Information Technology Co had a gross margin of 43.33% 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.


Willfar Information Technology Co Gross Margin % Related Terms


Willfar Information Technology Co Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Willfar Information Technology Co's Gross Margin % can be seen below:

* 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.

Willfar Information Technology Co Gross Margin % Chart

Willfar Information Technology Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Gross Margin %
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Willfar Information Technology Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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SHSE:688100 vs VRT, BE: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Willfar Information Technology 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.


Willfar Information Technology Co Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Willfar Information Technology Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Willfar Information Technology Co's Gross Margin % falls into.


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Willfar Information Technology Co Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue.

Willfar Information Technology Co's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Dec. 2025 )=Gross Profit (A: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=1196 / 2977.611
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(2977.611 - 1781.613) / 2977.611
=40.17 %

Willfar Information Technology Co's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Gross Profit (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=230.5 / 531.882
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(531.882 - 301.404) / 531.882
=43.33 %

* 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.

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What does a Gross Margin % of 43.33% mean?
Willfar Information Technology Co (SHSE:688100) has a Gross Margin % of 43.33% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Willfar Information Technology Co and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 35.82. Over the past decade, Willfar Information Technology Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 27.35 to 40.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Willfar Information Technology Co ranks #626 out of 3000 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 20.9%.
Is Willfar Information Technology Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Willfar Information Technology Co's current Gross Margin % of 43.33% is 21% above median its 10-year median of 35.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 27.35 to a high of 40.79. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.82. Willfar Information Technology Co's value of 43.33% is 61.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Willfar Information Technology Co ranks #626 out of 3000 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Willfar Information Technology Co has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Willfar Information Technology Co's Gross Margin % compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Willfar Information Technology Co ranks #626 out of 3000 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Willfar Information Technology Co in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.82. Willfar Information Technology Co's value of 43.33% is 61.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Willfar Information Technology Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 27.35 to 40.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 35.82 vs. the industry median of 26.82, Willfar Information Technology 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.82, based on 3,000 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. Willfar Information Technology Co's current Gross Margin % of 43.33% is 61.6% 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 Willfar Information Technology Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Willfar Information Technology Co's current Gross Margin % is 43.33%, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 35.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Willfar Information Technology Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Willfar Information Technology Co (SHSE:688100) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥44.59, compared to a current price of ¥28.35 — trading 36.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 43.33%, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 35.82 and 61.6% above the Industrial Products industry median of 26.82. Willfar Information Technology Co's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 3 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 Willfar Information Technology Co (SHSE:688100), the current Gross Margin % is 43.33% 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 Willfar Information Technology Co (SHSE:688100) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Willfar Information Technology Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥28.35 is trading 36.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥44.59. GuruFocus considers Willfar Information Technology Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:688100:

  • Gross Margin %: 43.33% (21% above median its 10-year median of 35.82)
  • GF Value™: ¥44.59 vs. price of ¥28.35 (36.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 61.6% above the Industrial Products median (#626 of 3000)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688100 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Willfar Information Technology Co Business Description

Address No.468, Tongzipo West Road, High-tech Industrial Development Zone, Hunan Province, Changsha, CHN, 410205
Willfar Information Technology Co Ltd is engaged in production and sales of software and hardware products at all levels of the Internet of Things, such as electric monitoring terminals, water and gas heat sensing terminals, communication gateways, communication modules, and smart utility management system software.
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