China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co (STU:2C6) 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
China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co had a gross margin of 101.23% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
China Development Bank Financial Leasing 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.
China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co Gross Margin % Chart
China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co Annual Data
STU:2C6 vs URI, SUNB, AER: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, China Development Bank Financial Leasing 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.
China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co Gross Margin % vs Business Services 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.
China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co (STU:2C6) has a Gross Margin % of 101.23% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 99.76. Over the past decade, China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 99.47 to 99.86. According to the industry distribution chart, China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co ranks #14 out of 1006 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 1.4%.
Is China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co's Gross Margin % too high?
China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co's current Gross Margin % of 101.23% is near median its 10-year median of 99.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 99.47 to a high of 99.86. The Business Services industry median Gross Margin % is 34.46. China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co's value of 101.23% is 193.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co ranks #14 out of 1006 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co's Gross Margin % compare to URI and SUNB?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co ranks #14 out of 1006 companies for Gross Margin %. This places China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 34.46. China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co's value of 101.23% is 193.8% above this benchmark. Historically, China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 99.47 to 99.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 99.76 vs. the industry median of 34.46, China Development Bank Financial Leasing 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 Business Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Business Services companies is 34.46, based on 1,006 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. China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co's current Gross Margin % of 101.23% is 193.8% 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 China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 34.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co's current Gross Margin % is 101.23%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 99.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co (STU:2C6) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.15, compared to a current price of €0.14 — trading 6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 101.23%, which is near median its 10-year median of 99.76 and 193.8% above the Business Services industry median of 34.46. China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 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 China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co (STU:2C6), the current Gross Margin % is 101.23% as of Dec. 2025. 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 China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co (STU:2C6) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.14 is trading 6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.15.
GuruFocus considers China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STU:2C6:
Gross Margin %: 101.23% (near median its 10-year median of 99.76)
GF Value™: €0.15 vs. price of €0.14 (6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 193.8% above the Business Services median (#14 of 1006)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:2C6 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co Business Description
China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co Ltd is engaged in providing financial and operating leasing services to customers in industries such as aviation, infrastructure, shipping, commercial vehicles, and construction machinery. The Group's operating business segments are: Aircraft leasing, Ship leasing, Energy leasing, High-end equipment leasing, Inclusive finance, and Others. The majority of its revenue is derived from the Airtcraft leasing segment, which is mainly engaged in the acquisition, leasing, management and disposal of commercial aircraft. The Group generates maximum revenue from the provision of operating leases.
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