First Shanghai Investments (STU:FSI) Gross Profit: €25.78 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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STU:FSI First Shanghai Investments Ltd STU:FSI
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What is First Shanghai Investments Gross Profit?

First Shanghai Investments STU:FSI 34 Gross Profit is €25.78 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates STU:FSI with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.02. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

First Shanghai Investments's gross profit for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €13.91 Mil. First Shanghai Investments's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €25.78 Mil.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. First Shanghai Investments's gross profit for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €13.91 Mil. First Shanghai Investments's Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €23.71 Mil. Therefore, First Shanghai Investments's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 58.66%.

First Shanghai Investments had a gross margin of 58.66% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage

During the past 13 years, the highest Gross Margin % of First Shanghai Investments was 74.07%. The lowest was 56.32%. And the median was 60.35%.


First Shanghai Investments  (STU:FSI) 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

First Shanghai Investments had a gross margin of 58.66% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage


First Shanghai Investments Gross Profit Related Terms


First Shanghai Investments Gross Profit Historical Data

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The historical data trend for First Shanghai Investments'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.

First Shanghai Investments Gross Profit Chart

First Shanghai Investments Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Gross Profit
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First Shanghai Investments Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Gross Profit Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 12.07 12.51 14.10 11.87 13.91

STU:FSI vs MS, GS, SCHW: Gross Profit Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, First Shanghai Investments'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.


First Shanghai Investments Gross Profit vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, First Shanghai Investments's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where First Shanghai Investments's Gross Profit falls into.


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First Shanghai Investments Gross Profit Calculation

Gross Profit is the different between the sale prices and the cost of buying or producing the goods.

First Shanghai Investments's Gross Profit for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Gross Profit (A: Dec. 2025 )=Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold
=44.737 - 19.037
=25.70

First Shanghai Investments's Gross Profit for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Gross Profit (Q: Dec. 2025 )=Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold
=23.708 - 9.801
=13.91

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 €25.78 Mil.

Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.

First Shanghai Investments's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (Q: Dec. 2025 )=Gross Profit (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=13.91 / 23.708
=58.66 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Gross Profit →
What does a Gross Profit of €25.78 Mil mean?
First Shanghai Investments (STU:FSI) has a Gross Profit of €25.78 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on First Shanghai Investments and its competitors.
Is First Shanghai Investments' Gross Profit too high?
First Shanghai Investments' current Gross Profit is €25.78 Mil. Overall, First Shanghai Investments has a GF Score™ of 34/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does First Shanghai Investments' Gross Profit compare to MS and GS?
First Shanghai Investments' Gross Profit of €25.78 Mil can be compared against companies in the Capital Markets 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 Capital Markets company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Capital Markets 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 First Shanghai Investments and its competitors. First Shanghai Investments's current Gross Profit is €25.78 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is First Shanghai Investments stock overvalued right now?
First Shanghai Investments (STU:FSI) has a current Gross Profit of €25.78 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.02, compared to a current price of €0.02 — trading 17.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is €25.78 Mil. First Shanghai Investments' overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 5 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 First Shanghai Investments (STU:FSI), the current Gross Profit is €25.78 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 First Shanghai Investments (STU:FSI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Shanghai Investments stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €0.02 is trading 17.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.02.

Key valuation signals for STU:FSI:

  • Gross Profit: €25.78 Mil
  • GF Value™: €0.02 vs. price of €0.02 (17.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 34/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:FSI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


First Shanghai Investments Business Description

Other Exchanges 00227:Hong Kong
Address 71 Des Voeux Road Central, Room 1903, Wing On House, Hong Kong, HKG
First Shanghai Investments Ltd is a financial conglomerate providing stock brokerage, asset management, and corporate finance. The company operates its business in four segments: Financial Services, Property Development, Property Investment and Hotel, and Other businesses, of which the majority of its revenues are derived from Financial Services. The Financial Services Sector provides a full range of financial services, including securities investment, securities broking, margin financing, corporate finance, underwriting and placements, and asset management. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from Hong Kong.
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