Shenzhen Chipscreen Biosciences Co (SHSE:688321) Gross Margin %: 85.80% (As of Mar. 2026) — 10% Below Median

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SHSE:688321 Shenzhen Chipscreen Biosciences Co Ltd SHSE:688321
74 GF Score
Price ¥28.23
GF Value ¥38.00
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Shenzhen Chipscreen Biosciences Co Gross Margin %?

Shenzhen Chipscreen Biosciences Co SHSE:688321 +3.79% 74 Gross Margin % is 85.80% as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 95.00. GuruFocus rates SHSE:688321 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥38.00 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 943 Drug Manufacturers companies, Shenzhen Chipscreen Biosciences Co ranks better than 96.82% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Shenzhen Chipscreen Biosciences Co's Gross Profit for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥221 Mil. Shenzhen Chipscreen Biosciences Co's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥257 Mil. Therefore, Shenzhen Chipscreen Biosciences Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 85.80%.

Warning Sign:

Shenzhen Chipscreen Biosciences Co Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -2.2%.


The historical rank and industry rank for Shenzhen Chipscreen Biosciences Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:688321' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 86.71   Med: 95   Max: 97.46
Current: 87.02


During the past 10 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Shenzhen Chipscreen Biosciences Co was 97.46%. The lowest was 86.71%. And the median was 95.00%.

SHSE:688321's Gross Margin % is ranked better than
96.82% of 943 companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 48.54 vs SHSE:688321: 87.02

Shenzhen Chipscreen Biosciences Co had a gross margin of 85.80% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Shenzhen Chipscreen Biosciences Co was -2.20% per year.


Shenzhen Chipscreen Biosciences Co  (SHSE:688321) 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

Shenzhen Chipscreen Biosciences Co had a gross margin of 85.80% 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.


Shenzhen Chipscreen Biosciences Co Gross Margin % Related Terms


Shenzhen Chipscreen Biosciences Co Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Shenzhen Chipscreen Biosciences 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.

Shenzhen Chipscreen Biosciences Co Gross Margin % Chart

Shenzhen Chipscreen Biosciences Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Gross Margin %
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Shenzhen Chipscreen Biosciences 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:688321 vs ZTS, UTHR: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Shenzhen Chipscreen Biosciences 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.


Shenzhen Chipscreen Biosciences Co Gross Margin % vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Shenzhen Chipscreen Biosciences Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Shenzhen Chipscreen Biosciences Co's Gross Margin % falls into.


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Shenzhen Chipscreen Biosciences Co Gross Margin % Calculation

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

Shenzhen Chipscreen Biosciences 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 )
=792.8 / 910.062
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(910.062 - 117.233) / 910.062
=87.12 %

Shenzhen Chipscreen Biosciences 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 )
=220.5 / 257.039
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(257.039 - 36.504) / 257.039
=85.80 %

* 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 85.80% mean?
Shenzhen Chipscreen Biosciences Co (SHSE:688321) has a Gross Margin % of 85.80% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Shenzhen Chipscreen Biosciences Co and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 95.00. Over the past decade, Shenzhen Chipscreen Biosciences Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 86.71 to 97.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Shenzhen Chipscreen Biosciences Co ranks #30 out of 943 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 3.2%.
Is Shenzhen Chipscreen Biosciences Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Shenzhen Chipscreen Biosciences Co's current Gross Margin % of 85.80% is 10% below median its 10-year median of 95.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 86.71 to a high of 97.46. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Gross Margin % is 48.54. Shenzhen Chipscreen Biosciences Co's value of 85.80% is 76.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shenzhen Chipscreen Biosciences Co ranks #30 out of 943 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Shenzhen Chipscreen Biosciences Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shenzhen Chipscreen Biosciences Co's Gross Margin % compare to ZTS and UTHR?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Shenzhen Chipscreen Biosciences Co ranks #30 out of 943 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Shenzhen Chipscreen Biosciences Co in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 48.54. Shenzhen Chipscreen Biosciences Co's value of 85.80% is 76.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Shenzhen Chipscreen Biosciences Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 86.71 to 97.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 95.00 vs. the industry median of 48.54, Shenzhen Chipscreen Biosciences 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Gross Margin % among Drug Manufacturers companies is 48.54, based on 943 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. Shenzhen Chipscreen Biosciences Co's current Gross Margin % of 85.80% is 76.8% 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 Shenzhen Chipscreen Biosciences Co and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Gross Margin % is 48.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shenzhen Chipscreen Biosciences Co's current Gross Margin % is 85.80%, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 95.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shenzhen Chipscreen Biosciences Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shenzhen Chipscreen Biosciences Co (SHSE:688321) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥38.00, compared to a current price of ¥28.23 — trading 25.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 85.80%, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 95.00 and 76.8% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 48.54. Shenzhen Chipscreen Biosciences Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 6 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 Shenzhen Chipscreen Biosciences Co (SHSE:688321), the current Gross Margin % is 85.80% 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 Shenzhen Chipscreen Biosciences Co (SHSE:688321) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shenzhen Chipscreen Biosciences Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥28.23 is trading 25.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥38.00. GuruFocus considers Shenzhen Chipscreen Biosciences Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:688321:

  • Gross Margin %: 85.80% (10% below median its 10-year median of 95.00)
  • GF Value™: ¥38.00 vs. price of ¥28.23 (25.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 76.8% above the Drug Manufacturers median (#30 of 943)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688321 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Shenzhen Chipscreen Biosciences Co Business Description

Address No. 10, Gaoxin Zhongyi, Room 601-606, Building 2, Shenzhen Biological Incubation Base, Gaoxin Zhongyi, Nanshan District, Guangdong, Shenzhen, CHN, 518057
Shenzhen Chipscreen Biosciences Co Ltd is engaged in the research and development of small molecule drugs.
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