China Gas HoldingsCGHOF -3.14%74 Net Margin % is 3.87% as of Sep. 2025, which is 62% below its 10-year median of 10.11. GuruFocus rates CGHOF with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.17 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 501 Utilities - Regulated companies, China Gas Holdings ranks worse than 73.45% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for China Gas Holdings's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CGHOF'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.59 Med: 10.11 Max: 15.43
Current: 3.59
CGHOF's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 73.45% of 501
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 8.8
vs CGHOF: 3.59
China Gas Holdings (OTCPK:CGHOF) 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 Gas Holdings Net Margin % Related Terms
China Gas Holdings Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for China Gas Holdings's Net 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.
For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, China Gas Holdings'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 Gas Holdings Net Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, China Gas Holdings's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Gas Holdings'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 Gas Holdings (CGHOF) has a Net Margin % of 3.87% as of Sep. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on China Gas Holdings and its competitors. This is 62% below median its historical median of 10.11. Over the past decade, China Gas Holdings' Net Margin % has ranged from 3.59 to 15.43. According to the industry distribution chart, China Gas Holdings ranks #368 out of 501 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 73.5%.
Is China Gas Holdings' Net Margin % too high?
China Gas Holdings' current Net Margin % of 3.87% is 62% below median its 10-year median of 10.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.59 to a high of 15.43. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Net Margin % is 8.80. China Gas Holdings' value of 3.87% is 56% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Gas Holdings ranks #368 out of 501 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, China Gas Holdings has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Gas Holdings' Net Margin % compare to ATO and NI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, China Gas Holdings ranks #368 out of 501 companies for Net Margin %. This places China Gas Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 8.80. China Gas Holdings' value of 3.87% is 56% below this benchmark. Historically, China Gas Holdings' own Net Margin % has ranged from 3.59 to 15.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.11 vs. the industry median of 8.80, China Gas Holdings has consistently been below 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 8.80, based on 501 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 Gas Holdings's current Net Margin % of 3.87% is 56% below 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 Gas Holdings and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Net Margin % is 8.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Gas Holdings's current Net Margin % is 3.87%, which is 62% below median its own 10-year median of 10.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Gas Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Gas Holdings (CGHOF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.17, compared to a current price of $0.95 — trading 19.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 3.87%, which is 62% below median its 10-year median of 10.11 and 56% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 8.80. China Gas Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 8 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 Gas Holdings (CGHOF), the current Net Margin % is 3.87% as of Sep. 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 Gas Holdings (CGHOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Gas Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.95 is trading 19.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.17.
GuruFocus considers China Gas Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CGHOF:
Net Margin %: 3.87% (62% below median its 10-year median of 10.11)
GF Value™: $1.17 vs. price of $0.95 (19.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 56% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#368 of 501)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CGHOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Gas Holdings is involved in the wholesale and retail businesses of natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas in China. As of fiscal 2025 (ended March 31, 2025), the group had secured a total of 662 piped gas concessions and 488 compressed natural gas/liquefied natural gas refilling stations for vehicles in China. In total, CGH has connected 48.5 million residential households and achieved a penetration rate of 72.9%.
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