China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co (SHSE:601965) EBITDA Margin %: 26.59% (As of Mar. 2026) — 12% Below Median

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SHSE:601965 China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co Ltd SHSE:601965
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GF Value ¥20.59
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co EBITDA Margin %?

China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co SHSE:601965 -1.71% 77 EBITDA Margin % is 26.59% as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 30.15. GuruFocus rates SHSE:601965 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥20.59 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,320 Vehicles & Parts companies, China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co ranks better than 95.68% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co's EBITDA for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥215 Mil. China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥810 Mil. Therefore, China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 26.59%.


China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co  (SHSE:601965) 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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China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Automotive Engineering Research Institute 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.

China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co EBITDA Margin % Chart

China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBITDA Margin %
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China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co Quarterly Data
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SHSE:601965 vs TSLA, GM, F: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, China Automotive Engineering Research Institute 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.


China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co EBITDA Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co's EBITDA Margin % falls into.


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China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co EBITDA Margin % Calculation

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

China Automotive Engineering Research Institute 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 )
=1822.797/4966.679
=36.70 %

China Automotive Engineering Research Institute 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 )
=215.292/809.539
=26.59 %

* 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.

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What does a EBITDA Margin % of 26.59% mean?
China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co (SHSE:601965) has a EBITDA Margin % of 26.59% 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 China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 30.15. Over the past decade, China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 23.19 to 36.70. According to the industry distribution chart, China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co ranks #57 out of 1320 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 4.3%.
Is China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co's EBITDA Margin % too high?
China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co's current EBITDA Margin % of 26.59% is 12% below median its 10-year median of 30.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 23.19 to a high of 36.70. The Vehicles & Parts industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.96. China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co's value of 26.59% is 196.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co ranks #57 out of 1320 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co's EBITDA Margin % compare to TSLA and GM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co ranks #57 out of 1320 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.96. China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co's value of 26.59% is 196.8% above this benchmark. Historically, China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 23.19 to 36.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 30.15 vs. the industry median of 8.96, China Automotive Engineering Research Institute 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 8.96, based on 1,320 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. China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co's current EBITDA Margin % of 26.59% is 196.8% 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 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 China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 8.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co's current EBITDA Margin % is 26.59%, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 30.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co (SHSE:601965) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥20.59, compared to a current price of ¥12.65 — trading 38.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 26.59%, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 30.15 and 196.8% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 8.96. China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 4 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 China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co (SHSE:601965), the current EBITDA Margin % is 26.59% 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 China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co (SHSE:601965) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥12.65 is trading 38.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥20.59. GuruFocus considers China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:601965:

  • EBITDA Margin %: 26.59% (12% below median its 10-year median of 30.15)
  • GF Value™: ¥20.59 vs. price of ¥12.65 (38.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 196.8% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#57 of 1320)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601965 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co Business Description

Address No.9, Jin Yu Avenue, North District, Economic Development Zone, Chongqing, CHN
China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co Ltd is an automobile company based in China. It is mainly engaged in the technical service for automobile and manufacturing operations of automobile including the development of various products, the technical consulting, test and the quality inspection and authentication. In addition, the company is specialized in research and development, manufacturing and marketing of special vehicles, with main products involving 5 types and 200-odd models including engineering dump trucks, concrete mixers, sanitation vehicles, logistics transport vehicles and integration vehicles.
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