Yunhong Green CTIYHGJ -2.19%46 Gross Margin % is 16.51% as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 18.26. GuruFocus rates YHGJ with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.03 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 379 Packaging & Containers companies, Yunhong Green CTI ranks worse than 63.06% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Yunhong Green CTI's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
YHGJ'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.56 Med: 18.26 Max: 26.64
Current: 17.76
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Yunhong Green CTI was 26.64%. The lowest was 13.56%. And the median was 18.26%.
YHGJ's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 63.06% of 379
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 21.28
vs YHGJ: 17.76
Yunhong Green CTI had a gross margin of 16.51% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Yunhong Green CTI was 5.50% per year.
Yunhong Green CTI (NAS:YHGJ) 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
Yunhong Green CTI had a gross margin of 16.51% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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.
Yunhong Green CTI Gross Margin % Related Terms
Yunhong Green CTI Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Yunhong Green CTI'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.
YHGJ vs DSS, MGIH, ENZN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Yunhong Green CTI'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.
Yunhong Green CTI Gross Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Yunhong Green CTI's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Yunhong Green CTI'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.
Yunhong Green CTI (YHGJ) has a Gross Margin % of 16.51% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Yunhong Green CTI and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 18.26. Over the past decade, Yunhong Green CTI's Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.56 to 26.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Yunhong Green CTI ranks #239 out of 379 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 63.1%.
Is Yunhong Green CTI's Gross Margin % too high?
Yunhong Green CTI's current Gross Margin % of 16.51% is 10% below median its 10-year median of 18.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.56 to a high of 26.64. The Packaging & Containers industry median Gross Margin % is 21.28. Yunhong Green CTI's value of 16.51% is 22.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Yunhong Green CTI ranks #239 out of 379 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Yunhong Green CTI has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yunhong Green CTI's Gross Margin % compare to DSS and MGIH?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Yunhong Green CTI ranks #239 out of 379 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Yunhong Green CTI in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 21.28. Yunhong Green CTI's value of 16.51% is 22.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Yunhong Green CTI's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.56 to 26.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.26 vs. the industry median of 21.28, Yunhong Green CTI 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 a Packaging & Containers company?
The median Gross Margin % among Packaging & Containers companies is 21.28, based on 379 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. Yunhong Green CTI's current Gross Margin % of 16.51% is 22.4% 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 Yunhong Green CTI and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Gross Margin % is 21.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Yunhong Green CTI's current Gross Margin % is 16.51%, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 18.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yunhong Green CTI stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yunhong Green CTI (YHGJ) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.03, compared to a current price of $3.04 — trading 62.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 16.51%, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 18.26 and 22.4% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 21.28. Yunhong Green CTI's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 4 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 Yunhong Green CTI (YHGJ), the current Gross Margin % is 16.51% 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 Yunhong Green CTI (YHGJ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yunhong Green CTI stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $3.04 is trading 62.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $8.03.
GuruFocus considers Yunhong Green CTI to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for YHGJ:
Gross Margin %: 16.51% (10% below median its 10-year median of 18.26)
GF Value™: $8.03 vs. price of $3.04 (62.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 22.4% below the Packaging & Containers median (#239 of 379)
No single metric tells the full story. See the YHGJ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Yunhong Green CTI Ltd develops, produces, distributes, and sells consumer products in the United States and several other countries, and manufactures film products for commercial and industrial use in the United States. The Company focuses on flexible film technologies and has developed products utilizing flexible films, including novelty balloons, pouches, and films for packaging applications. Its principal product lines include foil and latex balloons and related gift items, and flexible films for food and other packaging uses. It also assembles balloon-inspired gift items, including small gift bouquets with ribbons and/or a foil balloon, and holds patents related to flexible films, including films, zipper closures, valves, and other features.
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