Hengtong Optic-Electric Co (SHSE:600487) EBITDA Margin %: 7.65% (As of Mar. 2026) — 20% Below Median

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SHSE:600487 Hengtong Optic-Electric Co Ltd SHSE:600487
71 GF Score
Price ¥52.43
GF Value ¥22.43
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Hengtong Optic-Electric Co EBITDA Margin %?

Hengtong Optic-Electric Co SHSE:600487 -5.82% 71 EBITDA Margin % is 7.65% as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 9.61. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600487 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥22.43 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,475 Hardware companies, Hengtong Optic-Electric Co ranks worse than 54.91% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Hengtong Optic-Electric Co's EBITDA for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥1,361 Mil. Hengtong Optic-Electric Co's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥17,791 Mil. Therefore, Hengtong Optic-Electric Co's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.65%.


Hengtong Optic-Electric Co  (SHSE:600487) EBITDA Margin % Explanation

EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.


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Hengtong Optic-Electric Co EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hengtong Optic-Electric Co's EBITDA 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.

Hengtong Optic-Electric Co EBITDA Margin % Chart

Hengtong Optic-Electric Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBITDA Margin %
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Hengtong Optic-Electric Co Quarterly Data
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SHSE:600487 vs CSCO, CIEN, MSI: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Hengtong Optic-Electric Co's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA 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.


Hengtong Optic-Electric Co EBITDA Margin % vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Hengtong Optic-Electric Co's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hengtong Optic-Electric Co's EBITDA Margin % falls into.


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Hengtong Optic-Electric Co EBITDA Margin % Calculation

EBITDA margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Hengtong Optic-Electric Co's EBITDA Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=5029.816/66854.854
=7.52 %

Hengtong Optic-Electric Co's EBITDA Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=1360.742/17790.56
=7.65 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EBITDA Margin % →
What does a EBITDA Margin % of 7.65% mean?
Hengtong Optic-Electric Co (SHSE:600487) has a EBITDA Margin % of 7.65% as of Mar. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Hengtong Optic-Electric Co and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 9.61. Over the past decade, Hengtong Optic-Electric Co's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 5.64 to 13.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Hengtong Optic-Electric Co ranks #1359 out of 2475 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 54.9%.
Is Hengtong Optic-Electric Co's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Hengtong Optic-Electric Co's current EBITDA Margin % of 7.65% is 20% below median its 10-year median of 9.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.64 to a high of 13.33. The Hardware industry median EBITDA Margin % is 7.01. Hengtong Optic-Electric Co's value of 7.65% is 9.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hengtong Optic-Electric Co ranks #1359 out of 2475 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hengtong Optic-Electric Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hengtong Optic-Electric Co's EBITDA Margin % compare to CSCO and CIEN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Hengtong Optic-Electric Co ranks #1359 out of 2475 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Hengtong Optic-Electric Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 7.01. Hengtong Optic-Electric Co's value of 7.65% is 9.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Hengtong Optic-Electric Co's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 5.64 to 13.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.61 vs. the industry median of 7.01, Hengtong Optic-Electric Co 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 EBITDA Margin % for a Hardware company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Hardware companies is 7.01, based on 2,475 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hengtong Optic-Electric Co's current EBITDA Margin % of 7.65% is 9.1% 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Hengtong Optic-Electric Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 7.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hengtong Optic-Electric Co's current EBITDA Margin % is 7.65%, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 9.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hengtong Optic-Electric Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hengtong Optic-Electric Co (SHSE:600487) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥22.43, compared to a current price of ¥52.43 — trading 133.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 7.65%, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 9.61 and 9.1% above the Hardware industry median of 7.01. Hengtong Optic-Electric Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hengtong Optic-Electric Co (SHSE:600487), the current EBITDA Margin % is 7.65% 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 Hengtong Optic-Electric Co (SHSE:600487) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hengtong Optic-Electric Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥52.43 is trading 133.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥22.43. GuruFocus considers Hengtong Optic-Electric Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:600487:

  • EBITDA Margin %: 7.65% (20% below median its 10-year median of 9.61)
  • GF Value™: ¥22.43 vs. price of ¥52.43 (133.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 9.1% above the Hardware median (#1359 of 2475)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600487 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hengtong Optic-Electric Co Business Description

Address No. 2288, Zhongshan North Road, Wujiang District, Jiangsu Province, Suzhou, CHN, 215200
Hengtong Optic-Electric Co Ltd provides fiber optic communication products in China and internationally. It offers optical rods, optical fiber, optical cable, optical devices, an optical network, ocean optical network products, data communication products, power transmission products, ocean engineering, quantum security communications, rail transit, and smart city products.
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