Zhejiang Lante Optics CoSHSE:688127 -4.31%84 Gross Margin % is 46.51% as of Mar. 2026, which is 0% below its 10-year median of 46.57. GuruFocus rates SHSE:688127 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥50.23 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,010 Semiconductors companies, Zhejiang Lante Optics Co ranks better than 76.63% on this metric.
SHSE:688127's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 76.63% of 1010
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 29.61
vs SHSE:688127: 45.20
Zhejiang Lante Optics Co had a gross margin of 46.51% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Zhejiang Lante Optics Co was -5.60% per year.
Zhejiang Lante Optics Co (SHSE:688127) 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
Zhejiang Lante Optics Co had a gross margin of 46.51% 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.
Zhejiang Lante Optics Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Zhejiang Lante Optics 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:688127 vs AMAT, LRCX, KLAC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Zhejiang Lante Optics 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.
Zhejiang Lante Optics Co Gross Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Zhejiang Lante Optics Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Zhejiang Lante Optics 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.
Zhejiang Lante Optics Co (SHSE:688127) has a Gross Margin % of 46.51% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Zhejiang Lante Optics Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 46.57. Over the past decade, Zhejiang Lante Optics Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 37.32 to 62.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Zhejiang Lante Optics Co ranks #236 out of 1010 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 23.4%.
Is Zhejiang Lante Optics Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Zhejiang Lante Optics Co's current Gross Margin % of 46.51% is near median its 10-year median of 46.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 37.32 to a high of 62.17. The Semiconductors industry median Gross Margin % is 29.61. Zhejiang Lante Optics Co's value of 46.51% is 57.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zhejiang Lante Optics Co ranks #236 out of 1010 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Zhejiang Lante Optics Co has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zhejiang Lante Optics Co's Gross Margin % compare to AMAT and LRCX?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Zhejiang Lante Optics Co ranks #236 out of 1010 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Zhejiang Lante Optics Co in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 29.61. Zhejiang Lante Optics Co's value of 46.51% is 57.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Zhejiang Lante Optics Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 37.32 to 62.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 46.57 vs. the industry median of 29.61, Zhejiang Lante Optics 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Gross Margin % among Semiconductors companies is 29.61, based on 1,010 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. Zhejiang Lante Optics Co's current Gross Margin % of 46.51% is 57.1% 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 Zhejiang Lante Optics Co 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. Zhejiang Lante Optics Co's current Gross Margin % is 46.51%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 46.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zhejiang Lante Optics Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zhejiang Lante Optics Co (SHSE:688127) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥50.23, compared to a current price of ¥79.10 — trading 57.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 46.51%, which is near median its 10-year median of 46.57 and 57.1% above the Semiconductors industry median of 29.61. Zhejiang Lante Optics Co's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Zhejiang Lante Optics Co (SHSE:688127), the current Gross Margin % is 46.51% 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 Zhejiang Lante Optics Co (SHSE:688127) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zhejiang Lante Optics Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥79.10 is trading 57.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥50.23.
GuruFocus considers Zhejiang Lante Optics Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:688127:
Gross Margin %: 46.51% (near median its 10-year median of 46.57)
GF Value™: ¥50.23 vs. price of ¥79.10 (57.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 57.1% above the Semiconductors median (#236 of 1010)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688127 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Zhejiang Lante Optics Co Ltd is engaged in production and sales of optical components. The company produces prisms, lenses, glass wafers, glass aspheric lenses, coatings and lens assembly, and has been involved in traditional optics, optoelectronic displays, photovoltaics, automobiles, lighting, optical communications, semiconductors, consumer electronics, medical, virtual/augmented reality and other fields. The processing and manufacturing of optical products can be found in the core components of high-tech products such as telescopes, microscopes, mobile phone, AR/VR, digital cameras, security monitors, multimedia projectors, sights, image measuring equipment, and automobile interior and exterior decoration.
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