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Dayu Irrigation Group CoSZSE:300021 -2.16%69 Gross Margin % is 18.91% as of Jun. 2026, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 25.53. GuruFocus rates SZSE:300021 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥4.63 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 487 Utilities - Regulated companies, Dayu Irrigation Group Co ranks worse than 68.99% on this metric.
SZSE:300021's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 68.99% of 487
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 30.8
vs SZSE:300021: 20.46
Dayu Irrigation Group Co had a gross margin of 18.91% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Dayu Irrigation Group Co was -5.40% per year.
Dayu Irrigation Group Co (SZSE:300021) 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
Dayu Irrigation Group Co had a gross margin of 18.91% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => No sustainable 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.
Dayu Irrigation Group Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Dayu Irrigation Group 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.
SZSE:300021 vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Dayu Irrigation Group 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.
Dayu Irrigation Group Co Gross Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Dayu Irrigation Group Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dayu Irrigation Group 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.
Dayu Irrigation Group Co (SZSE:300021) has a Gross Margin % of 18.91% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Dayu Irrigation Group Co and its competitors. This is 26% below median its historical median of 25.53. Over the past decade, Dayu Irrigation Group Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.77 to 28.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Dayu Irrigation Group Co ranks #336 out of 487 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 69%.
Is Dayu Irrigation Group Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Dayu Irrigation Group Co's current Gross Margin % of 18.91% is 26% below median its 10-year median of 25.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.77 to a high of 28.46. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Gross Margin % is 30.80. Dayu Irrigation Group Co's value of 18.91% is 38.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dayu Irrigation Group Co ranks #336 out of 487 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Dayu Irrigation Group Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dayu Irrigation Group Co's Gross Margin % compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Dayu Irrigation Group Co ranks #336 out of 487 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Dayu Irrigation Group Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 30.80. Dayu Irrigation Group Co's value of 18.91% is 38.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Dayu Irrigation Group Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.77 to 28.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.53 vs. the industry median of 30.80, Dayu Irrigation Group 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Gross Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 30.80, based on 487 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. Dayu Irrigation Group Co's current Gross Margin % of 18.91% is 38.6% 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 Dayu Irrigation Group Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Gross Margin % is 30.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dayu Irrigation Group Co's current Gross Margin % is 18.91%, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 25.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dayu Irrigation Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dayu Irrigation Group Co (SZSE:300021) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥4.63, compared to a current price of ¥4.08 — trading 11.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 18.91%, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 25.53 and 38.6% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 30.80. Dayu Irrigation Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 11 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 Dayu Irrigation Group Co (SZSE:300021), the current Gross Margin % is 18.91% as of Jun. 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 Dayu Irrigation Group Co (SZSE:300021) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dayu Irrigation Group Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥4.08 is trading 11.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥4.63.
GuruFocus considers Dayu Irrigation Group Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SZSE:300021:
Gross Margin %: 18.91% (26% below median its 10-year median of 25.53)
GF Value™: ¥4.63 vs. price of ¥4.08 (11.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 38.6% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#336 of 487)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SZSE:300021 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dayu Irrigation Group Co Ltd is engaged in environmental governance, rural sewage treatment, non-point source pollution control and various agricultural water conservancy infrastructure operations. Its solutions are Model innovation, Smart Manufacturing, and Smart Water Conservancy.
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