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Changzhou Galaxy Century Microelectronics Co (SHSE:688689) 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
Changzhou Galaxy Century Microelectronics Co had a gross margin of 24.49% 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.
Changzhou Galaxy Century Microelectronics Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Changzhou Galaxy Century 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.
Changzhou Galaxy Century Microelectronics Co Gross Margin % Chart
Changzhou Galaxy Century Microelectronics Co Annual Data
SHSE:688689 vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, Changzhou Galaxy Century 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.
Changzhou Galaxy Century Microelectronics Co Gross Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry
* 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.
Changzhou Galaxy Century Microelectronics Co (SHSE:688689) has a Gross Margin % of 24.49% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Changzhou Galaxy Century Microelectronics Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 26.49. Over the past decade, Changzhou Galaxy Century Microelectronics Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.14 to 32.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Changzhou Galaxy Century Microelectronics Co ranks #599 out of 1011 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 59.2%.
Is Changzhou Galaxy Century Microelectronics Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Changzhou Galaxy Century Microelectronics Co's current Gross Margin % of 24.49% is near median its 10-year median of 26.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.14 to a high of 32.39. The Semiconductors industry median Gross Margin % is 29.61. Changzhou Galaxy Century Microelectronics Co's value of 24.49% is 17.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Changzhou Galaxy Century Microelectronics Co ranks #599 out of 1011 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Changzhou Galaxy Century Microelectronics Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Changzhou Galaxy Century Microelectronics Co's Gross Margin % compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Changzhou Galaxy Century Microelectronics Co ranks #599 out of 1011 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Changzhou Galaxy Century Microelectronics Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 29.61. Changzhou Galaxy Century Microelectronics Co's value of 24.49% is 17.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Changzhou Galaxy Century Microelectronics Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.14 to 32.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.49 vs. the industry median of 29.61, Changzhou Galaxy Century Microelectronics 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. Changzhou Galaxy Century Microelectronics Co's current Gross Margin % of 24.49% is 17.3% 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 Changzhou Galaxy Century Microelectronics 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. Changzhou Galaxy Century Microelectronics Co's current Gross Margin % is 24.49%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 26.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Changzhou Galaxy Century Microelectronics Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Changzhou Galaxy Century Microelectronics Co (SHSE:688689) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥32.76, compared to a current price of ¥37.03 — trading 13% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 24.49%, which is near median its 10-year median of 26.49 and 17.3% below the Semiconductors industry median of 29.61. Changzhou Galaxy Century Microelectronics Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Changzhou Galaxy Century Microelectronics Co (SHSE:688689), the current Gross Margin % is 24.49% 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 Changzhou Galaxy Century Microelectronics Co (SHSE:688689) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Changzhou Galaxy Century Microelectronics Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥37.03 is trading 13% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥32.76.
GuruFocus considers Changzhou Galaxy Century Microelectronics Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:688689:
Gross Margin %: 24.49% (near median its 10-year median of 26.49)
GF Value™: ¥32.76 vs. price of ¥37.03 (13% above fair value)
Industry Position: 17.3% below the Semiconductors median (#599 of 1011)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688689 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Changzhou Galaxy Century Microelectronics Co Business Description
Changzhou Galaxy Century Microelectronics Co Ltd is primarily involved in the research and design, chip manufacturing, packaging and testing, sales and technical services for diode, triode, bridge rectifier and other semiconductor discrete devices. The company's products have been widely used in household appliances, power and chargers, green lighting, network and communications, automotive electronics, smart meters and instruments.
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