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Xiamen UX IC CoSHSE:688807 +12.03%17 Gross Margin % is 43.46% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 47.95. GuruFocus rates SHSE:688807 with a GF Score™ of 17/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,454 Hardware companies, Xiamen UX IC Co ranks better than 81.3% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Xiamen UX IC Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:688807'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 43.37 Med: 47.95 Max: 55.43
Current: 43.68
During the past 4 years, the highestGross Margin % of Xiamen UX IC Co was 55.43%. The lowest was 43.37%. And the median was 47.95%.
SHSE:688807's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 81.3% of 2454
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 24.5
vs SHSE:688807: 43.68
Xiamen UX IC Co had a gross margin of 43.46% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Xiamen UX IC Co was 0.00% per year.
Xiamen UX IC Co (SHSE:688807) 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
Xiamen UX IC Co had a gross margin of 43.46% 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.
Xiamen UX IC Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Xiamen UX IC Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Xiamen UX IC 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.
SHSE:688807 vs CSCO, CIEN, MSI: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Xiamen UX IC 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.
Xiamen UX IC Co Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Xiamen UX IC Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Xiamen UX IC 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.
Xiamen UX IC Co (SHSE:688807) has a Gross Margin % of 43.46% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Xiamen UX IC Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 47.95. Over the past decade, Xiamen UX IC Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 43.37 to 55.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Xiamen UX IC Co ranks #459 out of 2454 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 18.7%.
Is Xiamen UX IC Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Xiamen UX IC Co's current Gross Margin % of 43.46% is near median its 10-year median of 47.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 43.37 to a high of 55.43. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.50. Xiamen UX IC Co's value of 43.46% is 77.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Xiamen UX IC Co ranks #459 out of 2454 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Xiamen UX IC Co has a GF Score™ of 17/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Xiamen UX IC Co's Gross Margin % compare to CSCO and CIEN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Xiamen UX IC Co ranks #459 out of 2454 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Xiamen UX IC Co in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.50. Xiamen UX IC Co's value of 43.46% is 77.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Xiamen UX IC Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 43.37 to 55.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 47.95 vs. the industry median of 24.50, Xiamen UX IC 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 Hardware company?
The median Gross Margin % among Hardware companies is 24.50, based on 2,454 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. Xiamen UX IC Co's current Gross Margin % of 43.46% is 77.4% 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 Xiamen UX IC Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Xiamen UX IC Co's current Gross Margin % is 43.46%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 47.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Xiamen UX IC Co stock overvalued right now?
Xiamen UX IC Co (SHSE:688807) has a current Gross Margin % of 43.46%. The current Gross Margin % is 43.46%, which is near median its 10-year median of 47.95 and 77.4% above the Hardware industry median of 24.50. Xiamen UX IC Co's overall GF Score™ is 17/100 with 3 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 Xiamen UX IC Co (SHSE:688807), the current Gross Margin % is 43.46% 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.
Xiamen UX IC Co Ltd engages in research, development, design, and sales of optical communication front-end transceiver and transmission chips. It specializes in integrated circuit design and sales, integrated circuit chip design services, electronic product sales, optoelectronic device sales, software development and sales, as well as technical services including technology development, consultation, exchanges, transfer, and promotion.
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