What is Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings) Gross Margin %?
Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings)YSHLF 94 Gross Margin % is 34.01% as of Dec. 2025, which is 67% above its 10-year median of 20.39. GuruFocus rates YSHLF with a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 94/100 and a GF Valueâ„¢ of $2.07 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 343 Aerospace & Defense companies, Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings) ranks better than 65.01% on this metric.
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
Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings) had a gross margin of 34.01% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings) Gross Margin % Related Terms
Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings) 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.
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings)'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.
Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings) Gross Margin % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings)'s Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings)'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.
Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings) (YSHLF) has a Gross Margin % of 34.01% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings) and its competitors. This is 67% above median its historical median of 20.39. Over the past decade, Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings)'s Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.77 to 34.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings) ranks #120 out of 343 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 35%.
Is Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings)'s Gross Margin % too high?
Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings)'s current Gross Margin % of 34.01% is 67% above median its 10-year median of 20.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.77 to a high of 34.24. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Gross Margin % is 26.61. Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings)'s value of 34.01% is 27.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings) ranks #120 out of 343 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings) has a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 94/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings)'s Gross Margin % compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings) ranks #120 out of 343 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings) in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.61. Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings)'s value of 34.01% is 27.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings)'s own Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.77 to 34.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.39 vs. the industry median of 26.61, Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings) 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 Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Gross Margin % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 26.61, based on 343 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. Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings)'s current Gross Margin % of 34.01% is 27.8% 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 Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings) and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings)'s current Gross Margin % is 34.01%, which is 67% above median its own 10-year median of 20.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings) (YSHLF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.07, compared to a current price of $2.70 — trading 30.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 34.01%, which is 67% above median its 10-year median of 20.39 and 27.8% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 26.61. Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings)'s overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 2 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 Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings) (YSHLF), the current Gross Margin % is 34.01% 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 Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings) (YSHLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings) stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $2.70 is trading 30.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.07.
GuruFocus considers Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings) to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for YSHLF:
Gross Margin %: 34.01% (67% above median its 10-year median of 20.39)
GF Value™: $2.07 vs. price of $2.70 (30.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 27.8% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#120 of 343)
No single metric tells the full story. See the YSHLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings) Business Description
Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings) Ltd is a large conglomerate, with shipbuilding and offshore engineering as its core focus. The reportable segments of the company comprise Shipbuilding, Shipping and others. The majority of revenue gets derived from the Shipbuilding segment that of shipbuilding and offshore marine equipment construction. The principal activities of the shipping segment consist of charter hire income earned by vessel owning companies. Geographically, it generates revenue from Italy.
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