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Canadian Solar's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $271 Mil. Canadian Solar's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,157 Mil.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Canadian Solar's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $271 Mil. Canadian Solar's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,078 Mil. Therefore, Canadian Solar's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 25.13%.
Canadian Solar had a gross margin of 25.13% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Canadian Solar was 22.45%. The lowest was 14.62%. And the median was 17.79%.
Warning Sign:
Canadian Solar Inc gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.4%.
Canadian Solar (NAS:CSIQ) Gross Profit 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
Canadian Solar had a gross margin of 25.13% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
Canadian Solar Gross Profit Related Terms
Canadian Solar Gross Profit Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Canadian Solar's Gross Profit 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.
For the Solar subindustry, Canadian Solar's Gross Profit, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Profit 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.
Canadian Solar Gross Profit vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Canadian Solar's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Canadian Solar's Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1,157 Mil.
Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.
* 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.
Canadian Solar (CSIQ) has a Gross Profit of $1,157 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Canadian Solar and its competitors.
Is Canadian Solar's Gross Profit too high?
Canadian Solar's current Gross Profit is $1,157 Mil. Overall, Canadian Solar has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Canadian Solar's Gross Profit compare to ARRY and JKS?
Canadian Solar's Gross Profit of $1,157 Mil can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Profit for a Semiconductors company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Semiconductors industry context. However, Gross Profit should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Gross Profit mean?
A high Gross Profit can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Canadian Solar and its competitors. Canadian Solar's current Gross Profit is $1,157 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Canadian Solar stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Canadian Solar (CSIQ) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.77, compared to a current price of $15.14 — trading 2.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is $1,157 Mil. Canadian Solar's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Profit calculated?
Gross Profit is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Canadian Solar (CSIQ), the current Gross Profit is $1,157 Mil 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 Canadian Solar (CSIQ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Canadian Solar stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $15.14 is trading 2.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $14.77.
GuruFocus considers Canadian Solar to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CSIQ:
Gross Profit: $1,157 Mil
GF Value™: $14.77 vs. price of $15.14 (2.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CSIQ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Canadian Solar Inc is a Canadian solar technology and renewable energy company. It is a manufacturer of solar photovoltaic modules, a provider of battery energy storage solutions, and a developer of utility-scale solar power and battery energy storage projects. The company is organized in two segments: Manufacturing segment, comprising CS PowerTech, which focuses on manufacturing and sales of solar products, battery energy storage products, and other power technology products for the U.S. market and CSI Solar, which serves all other world-wide markets; and Recurrent Energy segment, which focuses on solar power and battery storage project development, asset sales, power services, and electricity revenue from its operating portfolio. It derives maximum revenue from Manufacturing segment.
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