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Arctech Solar Holding CoSHSE:688408 -4.60%75 Gross Margin % is 15.47% as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 18.25. GuruFocus rates SHSE:688408 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥49.42 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,011 Semiconductors companies, Arctech Solar Holding Co ranks worse than 74.98% on this metric.
Arctech Solar Holding Co (SHSE:688408) 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
Arctech Solar Holding Co had a gross margin of 15.47% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable 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.
Arctech Solar Holding Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Arctech Solar Holding 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:688408 vs FSLR, NXT, ENPH: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Solar subindustry, Arctech Solar Holding 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.
Arctech Solar Holding Co Gross Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Arctech Solar Holding Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Arctech Solar Holding 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.
Arctech Solar Holding Co (SHSE:688408) has a Gross Margin % of 15.47% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Arctech Solar Holding Co and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 18.25. Over the past decade, Arctech Solar Holding Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 11.74 to 25.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Arctech Solar Holding Co ranks #758 out of 1011 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 75%.
Is Arctech Solar Holding Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Arctech Solar Holding Co's current Gross Margin % of 15.47% is 15% below median its 10-year median of 18.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.74 to a high of 25.26. The Semiconductors industry median Gross Margin % is 29.61. Arctech Solar Holding Co's value of 15.47% is 47.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arctech Solar Holding Co ranks #758 out of 1011 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Arctech Solar Holding Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arctech Solar Holding Co's Gross Margin % compare to FSLR and NXT?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Arctech Solar Holding Co ranks #758 out of 1011 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Arctech Solar Holding Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 29.61. Arctech Solar Holding Co's value of 15.47% is 47.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Arctech Solar Holding Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 11.74 to 25.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.25 vs. the industry median of 29.61, Arctech Solar Holding Co has consistently been below 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 1,011 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. Arctech Solar Holding Co's current Gross Margin % of 15.47% is 47.8% below 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 Arctech Solar Holding 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. Arctech Solar Holding Co's current Gross Margin % is 15.47%, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 18.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arctech Solar Holding Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arctech Solar Holding Co (SHSE:688408) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥49.42, compared to a current price of ¥24.70 — trading 50% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 15.47%, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 18.25 and 47.8% below the Semiconductors industry median of 29.61. Arctech Solar Holding Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 9 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 Arctech Solar Holding Co (SHSE:688408), the current Gross Margin % is 15.47% 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 Arctech Solar Holding Co (SHSE:688408) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arctech Solar Holding Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥24.70 is trading 50% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥49.42.
GuruFocus considers Arctech Solar Holding Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:688408:
Gross Margin %: 15.47% (15% below median its 10-year median of 18.25)
GF Value™: ¥49.42 vs. price of ¥24.70 (50% below fair value)
Industry Position: 47.8% below the Semiconductors median (#758 of 1011)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688408 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Arctech Solar Holding Co Ltd is engaged in design, production and sales of photovoltaic brackets. The company manufacturers and provides solutions for solar tracking and racking systems for utilities, commercial, industrial and residential projects. Its products under Tracker include Skyline Tracking System; SkySmart Tracking System; Arctracker Pro with tilted modules; Tilt single axis tracker; and products under Mounting structure include Seasonal Tilt; Dual Pole Solutions; and Single Pole Solutions.
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