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KEDE Numerical Control CoSHSE:688305 +4.42%93 Gross Margin % is 43.94% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 42.87. GuruFocus rates SHSE:688305 with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥64.16 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,996 Industrial Products companies, KEDE Numerical Control Co ranks better than 78.97% on this metric.
SHSE:688305's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 78.97% of 2996
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.82
vs SHSE:688305: 40.30
KEDE Numerical Control Co had a gross margin of 43.94% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
KEDE Numerical Control Co (SHSE:688305) 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
KEDE Numerical Control Co had a gross margin of 43.94% 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.
KEDE Numerical Control Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
KEDE Numerical Control 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:688305 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, KEDE Numerical Control 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.
KEDE Numerical Control Co Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, KEDE Numerical Control Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KEDE Numerical Control 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.
KEDE Numerical Control Co (SHSE:688305) has a Gross Margin % of 43.94% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on KEDE Numerical Control Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 42.87. Over the past decade, KEDE Numerical Control Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 39.48 to 53.25. According to the industry distribution chart, KEDE Numerical Control Co ranks #630 out of 2996 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 21%.
Is KEDE Numerical Control Co's Gross Margin % too high?
KEDE Numerical Control Co's current Gross Margin % of 43.94% is near median its 10-year median of 42.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 39.48 to a high of 53.25. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.82. KEDE Numerical Control Co's value of 43.94% is 63.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KEDE Numerical Control Co ranks #630 out of 2996 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, KEDE Numerical Control Co has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KEDE Numerical Control Co's Gross Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, KEDE Numerical Control Co ranks #630 out of 2996 companies for Gross Margin %. This places KEDE Numerical Control Co in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.82. KEDE Numerical Control Co's value of 43.94% is 63.8% above this benchmark. Historically, KEDE Numerical Control Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 39.48 to 53.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 42.87 vs. the industry median of 26.82, KEDE Numerical Control 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 2,996 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. KEDE Numerical Control Co's current Gross Margin % of 43.94% is 63.8% 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 KEDE Numerical Control 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. KEDE Numerical Control Co's current Gross Margin % is 43.94%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 42.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KEDE Numerical Control Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KEDE Numerical Control Co (SHSE:688305) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥64.16, compared to a current price of ¥54.53 — trading 15% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 43.94%, which is near median its 10-year median of 42.87 and 63.8% above the Industrial Products industry median of 26.82. KEDE Numerical Control Co's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 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 KEDE Numerical Control Co (SHSE:688305), the current Gross Margin % is 43.94% 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 KEDE Numerical Control Co (SHSE:688305) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KEDE Numerical Control Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥54.53 is trading 15% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥64.16.
GuruFocus considers KEDE Numerical Control Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:688305:
Gross Margin %: 43.94% (near median its 10-year median of 42.87)
GF Value™: ¥64.16 vs. price of ¥54.53 (15% below fair value)
Industry Position: 63.8% above the Industrial Products median (#630 of 2996)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688305 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
KEDE Numerical Control Co Ltd is engaged in the research and development, production, sales and service of high-end five-axis linkage CNC machine tools and key functional components, and high-end CNC systems.
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