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China Everbright WaterBOTRF 48 Net Margin % is 13.43% as of Dec. 2025, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 15.02. GuruFocus rates BOTRF with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.14 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 498 Utilities - Regulated companies, China Everbright Water ranks better than 75.9% on this metric.
China Everbright Water (OTCPK:BOTRF) 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.
China Everbright Water Net Margin % Related Terms
China Everbright Water 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.
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, China Everbright Water'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.
China Everbright Water Net Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, China Everbright Water's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Everbright Water'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.
China Everbright Water (BOTRF) has a Net Margin % of 13.43% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on China Everbright Water and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 15.02. Over the past decade, China Everbright Water's Net Margin % has ranged from 14.01 to 18.09. According to the industry distribution chart, China Everbright Water ranks #120 out of 498 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 24.1%.
Is China Everbright Water's Net Margin % too high?
China Everbright Water's current Net Margin % of 13.43% is 11% below median its 10-year median of 15.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.01 to a high of 18.09. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Net Margin % is 8.60. China Everbright Water's value of 13.43% is 56.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Everbright Water ranks #120 out of 498 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, China Everbright Water has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Everbright Water's Net Margin % compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, China Everbright Water ranks #120 out of 498 companies for Net Margin %. This places China Everbright Water in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 8.60. China Everbright Water's value of 13.43% is 56.3% above this benchmark. Historically, China Everbright Water's own Net Margin % has ranged from 14.01 to 18.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.02 vs. the industry median of 8.60, China Everbright Water 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 Net Margin % for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Net Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 8.60, based on 498 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. China Everbright Water's current Net Margin % of 13.43% is 56.3% 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 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 China Everbright Water and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Net Margin % is 8.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Everbright Water's current Net Margin % is 13.43%, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 15.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Everbright Water stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Everbright Water (BOTRF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.14, compared to a current price of $0.18 — trading 26.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 13.43%, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 15.02 and 56.3% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 8.60. China Everbright Water's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 7 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 China Everbright Water (BOTRF), the current Net Margin % is 13.43% 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 China Everbright Water (BOTRF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Everbright Water stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.18 is trading 26.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.14.
GuruFocus considers China Everbright Water to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOTRF:
Net Margin %: 13.43% (11% below median its 10-year median of 15.02)
GF Value™: $0.14 vs. price of $0.18 (26.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 56.3% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#120 of 498)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOTRF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Everbright Water Ltd provides water supply, wastewater treatment, sludge treatment, and other environmental services. The company operates in one segment: Water environment management - Engagement in municipal wastewater treatment, industrial wastewater treatment, water supply, reusable water, sludge treatment and disposal, sponge city construction, river-basin ecological restoration, livestock and poultry manure resources utilization, research and development (R&D) of water environment technologies and engineering construction. Geographically, the company operates in the Chinese Mainland and Germany.
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