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Wuxi ETEK Microelectronics CoSHSE:688601 +4.62%81 Gross Margin % is 35.36% as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 39.42. GuruFocus rates SHSE:688601 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥60.09 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,013 Semiconductors companies, Wuxi ETEK Microelectronics Co ranks better than 62.29% on this metric.
SHSE:688601's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 62.29% of 1013
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 30.39
vs SHSE:688601: 37.43
Wuxi ETEK Microelectronics Co had a gross margin of 35.36% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
Wuxi ETEK Microelectronics Co (SHSE:688601) 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
Wuxi ETEK Microelectronics Co had a gross margin of 35.36% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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.
Wuxi ETEK Microelectronics Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Wuxi ETEK Microelectronics 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.
Wuxi ETEK Microelectronics Co Gross Margin % Chart
SHSE:688601 vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, Wuxi ETEK Microelectronics 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.
Wuxi ETEK Microelectronics Co Gross Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Wuxi ETEK Microelectronics Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Wuxi ETEK Microelectronics 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.
Wuxi ETEK Microelectronics Co (SHSE:688601) has a Gross Margin % of 35.36% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Wuxi ETEK Microelectronics Co and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 39.42. Over the past decade, Wuxi ETEK Microelectronics Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.39 to 44.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Wuxi ETEK Microelectronics Co ranks #382 out of 1013 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 37.7%.
Is Wuxi ETEK Microelectronics Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Wuxi ETEK Microelectronics Co's current Gross Margin % of 35.36% is 10% below median its 10-year median of 39.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.39 to a high of 44.63. The Semiconductors industry median Gross Margin % is 30.39. Wuxi ETEK Microelectronics Co's value of 35.36% is 16.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wuxi ETEK Microelectronics Co ranks #382 out of 1013 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Wuxi ETEK Microelectronics Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wuxi ETEK Microelectronics Co's Gross Margin % compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Wuxi ETEK Microelectronics Co ranks #382 out of 1013 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Wuxi ETEK Microelectronics Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 30.39. Wuxi ETEK Microelectronics Co's value of 35.36% is 16.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Wuxi ETEK Microelectronics Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.39 to 44.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 39.42 vs. the industry median of 30.39, Wuxi ETEK Microelectronics 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 30.39, based on 1,013 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. Wuxi ETEK Microelectronics Co's current Gross Margin % of 35.36% is 16.4% 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 Wuxi ETEK Microelectronics Co and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Gross Margin % is 30.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wuxi ETEK Microelectronics Co's current Gross Margin % is 35.36%, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 39.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wuxi ETEK Microelectronics Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wuxi ETEK Microelectronics Co (SHSE:688601) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥60.09, compared to a current price of ¥48.49 — trading 19.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 35.36%, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 39.42 and 16.4% above the Semiconductors industry median of 30.39. Wuxi ETEK Microelectronics Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 4 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 Wuxi ETEK Microelectronics Co (SHSE:688601), the current Gross Margin % is 35.36% 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 Wuxi ETEK Microelectronics Co (SHSE:688601) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wuxi ETEK Microelectronics Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥48.49 is trading 19.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥60.09.
GuruFocus considers Wuxi ETEK Microelectronics Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:688601:
Gross Margin %: 35.36% (10% below median its 10-year median of 39.42)
GF Value™: ¥60.09 vs. price of ¥48.49 (19.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 16.4% above the Semiconductors median (#382 of 1013)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688601 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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