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The historical rank and industry rank for Capital Engineering Network PCL's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BKK:CEN'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -44.82 Med: -6.31 Max: 26.66
Current: -27.94
BKK:CEN's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 95.09% of 611
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 1.86
vs BKK:CEN: -27.94
Capital Engineering Network PCL (BKK:CEN) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Capital Engineering Network PCL Net Margin % Related Terms
Capital Engineering Network PCL Net Margin % 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.
Capital Engineering Network PCL Net Margin % Chart
For the Steel subindustry, Capital Engineering Network PCL's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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.
Capital Engineering Network PCL Net Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Capital Engineering Network PCL's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Capital Engineering Network PCL's Net Margin % falls into.
* 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.
Capital Engineering Network PCL (BKK:CEN) has a Net Margin % of -40.94% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Capital Engineering Network PCL and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Capital Engineering Network PCL ranks #581 out of 611 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 95.1%.
Is Capital Engineering Network PCL's Net Margin % too high?
Capital Engineering Network PCL's current Net Margin % is -40.94%. Based on the distribution chart, Capital Engineering Network PCL ranks #581 out of 611 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Capital Engineering Network PCL has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Capital Engineering Network PCL's Net Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Capital Engineering Network PCL ranks #581 out of 611 companies for Net Margin %. This places Capital Engineering Network PCL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 1.86. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Margin % for a Steel company?
The median Net Margin % among Steel companies is 1.86, based on 611 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Capital Engineering Network PCL and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Net Margin % is 1.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Capital Engineering Network PCL's current Net Margin % is -40.94%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Capital Engineering Network PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Capital Engineering Network PCL (BKK:CEN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿1.41, compared to a current price of ฿0.60 — trading 57.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is -40.94%. Capital Engineering Network PCL's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Capital Engineering Network PCL (BKK:CEN), the current Net Margin % is -40.94% 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 Capital Engineering Network PCL (BKK:CEN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Capital Engineering Network PCL stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ฿0.60 is trading 57.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ฿1.41.
GuruFocus considers Capital Engineering Network PCL to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BKK:CEN:
Net Margin %: -40.94%
GF Value™: ฿1.41 vs. price of ฿0.60 (57.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:CEN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Capital Engineering Network PCL Business Description
Capital Engineering Network PCL is engaged in the production and distribution of engineering construction material, transmission tower and renewable energy, and telecom implementation services. The operating segments of the group are investing in other companies segment, steel wire segment, production and distribution of high voltage transmission tower and telecommunication tower, electricity and thermal energy segment, distribution of goods segment, telecom implementation service segment and clinic service segment. It has a business presence in Thailand and the Philippines, of which a majority of revenue is derived from Thailand and Steel Wire Segment.
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