What is China Power International Development Gross Margin %?
China Power International DevelopmentSTU:HPD +3.34%40 Gross Margin % is 61.96% as of Dec. 2025, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 53.60. GuruFocus rates STU:HPD with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.35 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 491 Utilities - Regulated companies, China Power International Development ranks better than 90.63% on this metric.
China Power International Development (STU:HPD) 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 Power International Development had a gross margin of 61.96% 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 Power International Development Gross Margin % Related Terms
China Power International Development 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 Power International Development Gross Margin % Chart
STU:HPD vs NEE, SO, DUK: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, China Power International Development'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 Power International Development Gross Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, China Power International Development's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Power International Development'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.
China Power International Development (STU:HPD) has a Gross Margin % of 61.96% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on China Power International Development and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 53.60. Over the past decade, China Power International Development's Gross Margin % has ranged from 42.76 to 67.35. According to the industry distribution chart, China Power International Development ranks #46 out of 491 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 9.4%.
Is China Power International Development's Gross Margin % too high?
China Power International Development's current Gross Margin % of 61.96% is 16% above median its 10-year median of 53.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 42.76 to a high of 67.35. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Gross Margin % is 30.95. China Power International Development's value of 61.96% is 100.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Power International Development ranks #46 out of 491 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, China Power International Development has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Power International Development's Gross Margin % compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, China Power International Development ranks #46 out of 491 companies for Gross Margin %. This places China Power International Development in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 30.95. China Power International Development's value of 61.96% is 100.2% above this benchmark. Historically, China Power International Development's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 42.76 to 67.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 53.60 vs. the industry median of 30.95, China Power International Development 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Gross Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 30.95, based on 491 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 Power International Development's current Gross Margin % of 61.96% is 100.2% 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 Power International Development and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Gross Margin % is 30.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Power International Development's current Gross Margin % is 61.96%, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 53.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Power International Development stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Power International Development (STU:HPD) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.35, compared to a current price of €0.30 — trading 15.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 61.96%, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 53.60 and 100.2% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 30.95. China Power International Development's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 8 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 Power International Development (STU:HPD), the current Gross Margin % is 61.96% 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 Power International Development (STU:HPD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Power International Development stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.30 is trading 15.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.35.
GuruFocus considers China Power International Development to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:HPD:
Gross Margin %: 61.96% (16% above median its 10-year median of 53.60)
GF Value™: €0.35 vs. price of €0.30 (15.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 100.2% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#46 of 491)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:HPD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Power International Development Business Description
China Power International Development Ltd is an integrated energy group that owns coal-fired power, hydropower, nuclear power, and renewable energy resources in the PRC. The company has expanded its business into the areas of hydropower, wind power, photovoltaic power, thermal power, energy storage, green power transportation, and integrated energy services through continuous development. The group recognizes revenue from sales of electricity to regional and provincial power grid companies; the provision of power generation and Energy storage revenue. Geographically, it generates the majority of its revenue from the PRC.
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