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Jiangsu Cnano Technology Co (SHSE:688116) 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
Jiangsu Cnano Technology Co had a gross margin of 35.85% 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.
Jiangsu Cnano Technology Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Jiangsu Cnano Technology 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:688116 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Jiangsu Cnano 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.
Jiangsu Cnano Technology Co Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Jiangsu Cnano Technology Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Jiangsu Cnano Technology 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.
Jiangsu Cnano Technology Co (SHSE:688116) has a Gross Margin % of 35.85% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Jiangsu Cnano Technology Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 37.12. Over the past decade, Jiangsu Cnano Technology Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 33.60 to 49.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Jiangsu Cnano Technology Co ranks #333 out of 1559 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 21.4%.
Is Jiangsu Cnano Technology Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Jiangsu Cnano Technology Co's current Gross Margin % of 35.85% is near median its 10-year median of 37.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 33.60 to a high of 49.08. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.52. Jiangsu Cnano Technology Co's value of 35.85% is 52.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jiangsu Cnano Technology Co ranks #333 out of 1559 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Jiangsu Cnano Technology Co has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jiangsu Cnano Technology Co's Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Jiangsu Cnano Technology Co ranks #333 out of 1559 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Jiangsu Cnano Technology Co in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.52. Jiangsu Cnano Technology Co's value of 35.85% is 52.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Jiangsu Cnano Technology Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 33.60 to 49.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 37.12 vs. the industry median of 23.52, Jiangsu Cnano 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 a Chemicals company?
The median Gross Margin % among Chemicals companies is 23.52, based on 1,559 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. Jiangsu Cnano Technology Co's current Gross Margin % of 35.85% is 52.4% 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 Jiangsu Cnano Technology Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jiangsu Cnano Technology Co's current Gross Margin % is 35.85%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 37.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jiangsu Cnano Technology Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jiangsu Cnano Technology Co (SHSE:688116) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥35.36, compared to a current price of ¥31.80 — trading 10.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 35.85%, which is near median its 10-year median of 37.12 and 52.4% above the Chemicals industry median of 23.52. Jiangsu Cnano Technology Co's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 5 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 Jiangsu Cnano Technology Co (SHSE:688116), the current Gross Margin % is 35.85% 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 Jiangsu Cnano Technology Co (SHSE:688116) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jiangsu Cnano Technology Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥31.80 is trading 10.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥35.36.
GuruFocus considers Jiangsu Cnano Technology Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:688116:
Gross Margin %: 35.85% (near median its 10-year median of 37.12)
GF Value™: ¥35.36 vs. price of ¥31.80 (10.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 52.4% above the Chemicals median (#333 of 1559)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688116 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Jiangsu Cnano Technology Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing, research and development, and sales of nanoscale carbon materials and related products, including carbon nanotube powder, carbon nanotube conductive paste, graphene composite conductive paste, carbon nanotube conductive masterbatch, etc. The carbon nanotube-related products produced by the company are mainly used in the field of lithium batteries, to improve the energy density and cycle life performance of lithium batteries, and finally used in new energy vehicles, 3C Products, energy storage batteries, and other fields.
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