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Suzhou Delphi Laser CoSHSE:688170 +8.46%77 Gross Margin % is 43.28% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 44.42. GuruFocus rates SHSE:688170 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥39.78 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,997 Industrial Products companies, Suzhou Delphi Laser Co ranks better than 79.45% on this metric.
SHSE:688170's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 79.45% of 2997
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.88
vs SHSE:688170: 40.84
Suzhou Delphi Laser Co had a gross margin of 43.28% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Suzhou Delphi Laser Co was -4.90% per year.
Suzhou Delphi Laser Co (SHSE:688170) 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
Suzhou Delphi Laser Co had a gross margin of 43.28% 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.
Suzhou Delphi Laser Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Suzhou Delphi Laser Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Suzhou Delphi Laser 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.
SHSE:688170 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Suzhou Delphi Laser 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.
Suzhou Delphi Laser Co Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Suzhou Delphi Laser Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Suzhou Delphi Laser 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.
Suzhou Delphi Laser Co (SHSE:688170) has a Gross Margin % of 43.28% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Suzhou Delphi Laser Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 44.42. Over the past decade, Suzhou Delphi Laser Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 40.84 to 51.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Suzhou Delphi Laser Co ranks #616 out of 2997 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 20.6%.
Is Suzhou Delphi Laser Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Suzhou Delphi Laser Co's current Gross Margin % of 43.28% is near median its 10-year median of 44.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 40.84 to a high of 51.51. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.88. Suzhou Delphi Laser Co's value of 43.28% is 61% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Suzhou Delphi Laser Co ranks #616 out of 2997 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Suzhou Delphi Laser Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Suzhou Delphi Laser Co's Gross Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Suzhou Delphi Laser Co ranks #616 out of 2997 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Suzhou Delphi Laser Co in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.88. Suzhou Delphi Laser Co's value of 43.28% is 61% above this benchmark. Historically, Suzhou Delphi Laser Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 40.84 to 51.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 44.42 vs. the industry median of 26.88, Suzhou Delphi Laser 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 26.88, based on 2,997 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. Suzhou Delphi Laser Co's current Gross Margin % of 43.28% is 61% 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 Suzhou Delphi Laser Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Suzhou Delphi Laser Co's current Gross Margin % is 43.28%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 44.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Suzhou Delphi Laser Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Suzhou Delphi Laser Co (SHSE:688170) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥39.78, compared to a current price of ¥56.15 — trading 41.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 43.28%, which is near median its 10-year median of 44.42 and 61% above the Industrial Products industry median of 26.88. Suzhou Delphi Laser Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Suzhou Delphi Laser Co (SHSE:688170), the current Gross Margin % is 43.28% 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 Suzhou Delphi Laser Co (SHSE:688170) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Suzhou Delphi Laser Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥56.15 is trading 41.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥39.78.
GuruFocus considers Suzhou Delphi Laser Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:688170:
Gross Margin %: 43.28% (near median its 10-year median of 44.42)
GF Value™: ¥39.78 vs. price of ¥56.15 (41.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 61% above the Industrial Products median (#616 of 2997)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688170 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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