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Simcere Pharmaceutical Group (FRA:S2P) 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
Simcere Pharmaceutical Group had a gross margin of 82.38% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
Simcere Pharmaceutical Group Gross Profit Related Terms
Simcere Pharmaceutical Group Gross Profit 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 Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Simcere Pharmaceutical Group'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.
Simcere Pharmaceutical Group Gross Profit vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Simcere Pharmaceutical Group's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Simcere Pharmaceutical Group's Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €903 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.
Simcere Pharmaceutical Group (FRA:S2P) has a Gross Profit of €903 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Simcere Pharmaceutical Group and its competitors.
Is Simcere Pharmaceutical Group's Gross Profit too high?
Simcere Pharmaceutical Group's current Gross Profit is €903 Mil. Overall, Simcere Pharmaceutical Group has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Simcere Pharmaceutical Group's Gross Profit compare to ZTS?
Simcere Pharmaceutical Group's Gross Profit of €903 Mil can be compared against companies in the Drug Manufacturers 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Drug Manufacturers 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 Simcere Pharmaceutical Group and its competitors. Simcere Pharmaceutical Group's current Gross Profit is €903 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Simcere Pharmaceutical Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Simcere Pharmaceutical Group (FRA:S2P) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.21, compared to a current price of €1.25 — trading 3.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is €903 Mil. Simcere Pharmaceutical Group's overall GF Score™ is 95/100. 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 Simcere Pharmaceutical Group (FRA:S2P), the current Gross Profit is €903 Mil 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 Simcere Pharmaceutical Group (FRA:S2P) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Simcere Pharmaceutical Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €1.25 is trading 3.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.21.
GuruFocus considers Simcere Pharmaceutical Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:S2P:
Gross Profit: €903 Mil
GF Value™: €1.21 vs. price of €1.25 (3.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:S2P stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Simcere Pharmaceutical Group Ltd is engaged in the R&D, production, and commercialization of pharmaceuticals focused on generic pharmaceuticals. The company has a diversified product portfolio focused on therapeutic areas, including, neuroscience, anti-oncology, autoimmune, and antiinfection. The company's products include Endostar, Enweida, Enzeshu, Iremod, Quviviq, Cosela, Sanbexin and Others.
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