CWAFF (China Water Affairs Group) Gross Profit: $456 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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CWAFF China Water Affairs Group Ltd CWAFF
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What is China Water Affairs Group Gross Profit?

China Water Affairs Group CWAFF 71 Gross Profit is $456 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CWAFF with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.59. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

China Water Affairs Group's gross profit for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was $221 Mil. China Water Affairs Group's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $456 Mil.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. China Water Affairs Group's gross profit for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was $221 Mil. China Water Affairs Group's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was $658 Mil. Therefore, China Water Affairs Group's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 33.60%.

China Water Affairs Group had a gross margin of 33.60% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins

During the past 13 years, the highest Gross Margin % of China Water Affairs Group was 43.53%. The lowest was 34.43%. And the median was 40.02%.

Warning Sign:

China Water Affairs Group Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -2.9%.


China Water Affairs Group  (OTCPK:CWAFF) 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

China Water Affairs Group had a gross margin of 33.60% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins


China Water Affairs Group Gross Profit Related Terms


China Water Affairs Group Gross Profit Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Water Affairs Group'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.

China Water Affairs Group Gross Profit Chart

China Water Affairs Group Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Gross Profit
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 634.33 681.17 610.50 566.72 454.64

China Water Affairs Group Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 287.88 293.45 272.59 234.69 221.22

CWAFF vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: Gross Profit Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, China Water Affairs 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.


China Water Affairs Group Gross Profit vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, China Water Affairs Group's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China Water Affairs Group's Gross Profit falls into.


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China Water Affairs Group Gross Profit Calculation

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

China Water Affairs Group's Gross Profit for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Gross Profit (A: Mar. 2026 )=Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold
=1320.564 - 865.92
=455

China Water Affairs Group's Gross Profit for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Gross Profit (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold
=658.319 - 437.104
=221

Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $456 Mil.

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

China Water Affairs Group's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Gross Profit (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=221 / 658.319
=33.60 %

* 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 $456 Mil mean?
China Water Affairs Group (CWAFF) has a Gross Profit of $456 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on China Water Affairs Group and its competitors.
Is China Water Affairs Group's Gross Profit too high?
China Water Affairs Group's current Gross Profit is $456 Mil. Overall, China Water Affairs Group has a GF Score™ of 71/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Water Affairs Group's Gross Profit compare to AWK and WTRG?
China Water Affairs Group's Gross Profit of $456 Mil can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Utilities - Regulated 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 China Water Affairs Group and its competitors. China Water Affairs Group's current Gross Profit is $456 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Water Affairs Group stock overvalued right now?
China Water Affairs Group (CWAFF) has a current Gross Profit of $456 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.59, compared to a current price of $0.62 — trading 5.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is $456 Mil. China Water Affairs Group's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 China Water Affairs Group (CWAFF), the current Gross Profit is $456 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 China Water Affairs Group (CWAFF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Water Affairs Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $0.62 is trading 5.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.59.

Key valuation signals for CWAFF:

  • Gross Profit: $456 Mil
  • GF Value™: $0.59 vs. price of $0.62 (5.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 9 warning signs

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


China Water Affairs Group Business Description

Other Exchanges 00855:Hong KongCUBB:Germany
Address 18 Harbour Road, Central Plaza, Suite 6408, 64th Floor, Wanchai, Hong Kong, HKG
China Water Affairs Group Ltd is a Chinese water utility company that builds, operates, and invests in water affairs projects in China. The firm's primary segments include City water supply operation, main contractor construction, Environmental protection, and Pipeline direct drinking water supply. It generates a majority of its revenue from the City water supply operation segment. Geographically, the company generates a maximum share of its revenue from the People's Republic of China.
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