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SZSE:301397's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 53.77% of 1313
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 19.9
vs SZSE:301397: 21.24
Chongqing Sulian Plastic Co had a gross margin of 20.98% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
Chongqing Sulian Plastic Co (SZSE:301397) 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
Chongqing Sulian Plastic Co had a gross margin of 20.98% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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.
Chongqing Sulian Plastic Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Chongqing Sulian Plastic 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:301397 vs ORLY, AZO: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Chongqing Sulian Plastic 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.
Chongqing Sulian Plastic Co Gross Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Chongqing Sulian Plastic Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chongqing Sulian Plastic 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.
Chongqing Sulian Plastic Co (SZSE:301397) has a Gross Margin % of 20.98% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Chongqing Sulian Plastic Co and its competitors. This is 30% below median its historical median of 29.91. Over the past decade, Chongqing Sulian Plastic Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 21.24 to 33.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Chongqing Sulian Plastic Co ranks #607 out of 1313 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 46.2%.
Is Chongqing Sulian Plastic Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Chongqing Sulian Plastic Co's current Gross Margin % of 20.98% is 30% below median its 10-year median of 29.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.24 to a high of 33.28. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Gross Margin % is 19.90. Chongqing Sulian Plastic Co's value of 20.98% is 5.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chongqing Sulian Plastic Co ranks #607 out of 1313 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Chongqing Sulian Plastic Co has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chongqing Sulian Plastic Co's Gross Margin % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Chongqing Sulian Plastic Co ranks #607 out of 1313 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Chongqing Sulian Plastic Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.90. Chongqing Sulian Plastic Co's value of 20.98% is 5.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Chongqing Sulian Plastic Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 21.24 to 33.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 29.91 vs. the industry median of 19.90, Chongqing Sulian Plastic 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Gross Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 19.90, based on 1,313 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. Chongqing Sulian Plastic Co's current Gross Margin % of 20.98% is 5.4% 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 Chongqing Sulian Plastic Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Gross Margin % is 19.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chongqing Sulian Plastic Co's current Gross Margin % is 20.98%, which is 30% below median its own 10-year median of 29.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chongqing Sulian Plastic Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chongqing Sulian Plastic Co (SZSE:301397) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥25.89, compared to a current price of ¥25.43 — trading 1.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 20.98%, which is 30% below median its 10-year median of 29.91 and 5.4% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 19.90. Chongqing Sulian Plastic Co's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 7 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 Chongqing Sulian Plastic Co (SZSE:301397), the current Gross Margin % is 20.98% 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.
Is Chongqing Sulian Plastic Co (SZSE:301397) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chongqing Sulian Plastic Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥25.43 is trading 1.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥25.89.
GuruFocus considers Chongqing Sulian Plastic Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SZSE:301397:
Gross Margin %: 20.98% (30% below median its 10-year median of 29.91)
GF Value™: ¥25.89 vs. price of ¥25.43 (1.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 5.4% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#607 of 1313)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SZSE:301397 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chongqing Sulian Plastic Co Ltd is engaged in the design, research and development, production and sales of plastic fluid pipeline products and parts for automobiles.
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