Qingci GamesSTU:Z56 -35.61%67 Gross Margin % is 51.29% as of Dec. 2025, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 70.22. GuruFocus rates STU:Z56 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.34. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 497 Interactive Media companies, Qingci Games ranks worse than 54.33% on this metric.
Qingci Games Inc gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -6.3%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Qingci Games's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:Z56'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 57.26 Med: 70.22 Max: 77.98
Current: 57.26
During the past 8 years, the highestGross Margin % of Qingci Games was 77.98%. The lowest was 57.26%. And the median was 70.22%.
STU:Z56's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 54.33% of 497
companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 62.58
vs STU:Z56: 57.26
Qingci Games had a gross margin of 51.29% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Qingci Games was -6.30% per year.
Qingci Games (STU:Z56) 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
Qingci Games had a gross margin of 51.29% 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.
Qingci Games Gross Margin % Related Terms
Qingci Games Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Qingci Games'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.
STU:Z56 vs NTES, EA, TTWO: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Electronic Gaming & Multimedia subindustry, Qingci Games'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.
Qingci Games Gross Margin % vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Qingci Games's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Qingci Games'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.
Qingci Games (STU:Z56) has a Gross Margin % of 51.29% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Qingci Games and its competitors. This is 27% below median its historical median of 70.22. Over the past decade, Qingci Games' Gross Margin % has ranged from 57.26 to 77.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Qingci Games ranks #270 out of 497 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 54.3%.
Is Qingci Games' Gross Margin % too high?
Qingci Games' current Gross Margin % of 51.29% is 27% below median its 10-year median of 70.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 57.26 to a high of 77.98. The Interactive Media industry median Gross Margin % is 62.58. Qingci Games' value of 51.29% is 18% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Qingci Games ranks #270 out of 497 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Qingci Games has a GF Score™ of 67/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Qingci Games' Gross Margin % compare to NTES and EA?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Qingci Games ranks #270 out of 497 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Qingci Games in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 62.58. Qingci Games' value of 51.29% is 18% below this benchmark. Historically, Qingci Games' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 57.26 to 77.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 70.22 vs. the industry median of 62.58, Qingci Games 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 an Interactive Media company?
The median Gross Margin % among Interactive Media companies is 62.58, based on 497 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. Qingci Games's current Gross Margin % of 51.29% is 18% 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 Qingci Games and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Gross Margin % is 62.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Qingci Games's current Gross Margin % is 51.29%, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 70.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Qingci Games stock overvalued right now?
Qingci Games (STU:Z56) has a current Gross Margin % of 51.29%. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.34, compared to a current price of €0.18 — trading 47.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 51.29%, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 70.22 and 18% below the Interactive Media industry median of 62.58. Qingci Games' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 5 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 Qingci Games (STU:Z56), the current Gross Margin % is 51.29% 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 Qingci Games (STU:Z56) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Qingci Games stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.18 is trading 47.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.34.
Key valuation signals for STU:Z56:
Gross Margin %: 51.29% (27% below median its 10-year median of 70.22)
GF Value™: €0.34 vs. price of €0.18 (47.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 18% below the Interactive Media median (#270 of 497)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:Z56 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Qingci Games Inc is an integrated mobile game developer and publisher in China. It offers mobile games that are designed to provide captivating content as well as distinctive and engaging gameplay experiences to players in mainland China and overseas.
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