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Central China Securities CoFRA:21C -1.19%36 Net Margin % is 32.74% as of Mar. 2026, which is 193% above its 10-year median of 11.19. GuruFocus rates FRA:21C with a GF Score™ of 36/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.20 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 776 Capital Markets companies, Central China Securities Co ranks better than 63.53% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Central China Securities Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:21C'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.52 Med: 11.19 Max: 35.68
Current: 25.68
FRA:21C's Net Margin % is ranked better than 63.53% of 776
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 14.8
vs FRA:21C: 25.68
Central China Securities Co (FRA:21C) 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.
Central China Securities Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Central China Securities Co 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 Capital Markets subindustry, Central China Securities Co'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.
Central China Securities Co Net Margin % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Central China Securities Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central China Securities Co'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.
Central China Securities Co (FRA:21C) has a Net Margin % of 32.74% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Central China Securities Co and its competitors. This is 193% above median its historical median of 11.19. Over the past decade, Central China Securities Co's Net Margin % has ranged from 2.52 to 35.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Central China Securities Co ranks #283 out of 776 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 36.5%.
Is Central China Securities Co's Net Margin % too high?
Central China Securities Co's current Net Margin % of 32.74% is 193% above median its 10-year median of 11.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.52 to a high of 35.68. The Capital Markets industry median Net Margin % is 14.80. Central China Securities Co's value of 32.74% is 121.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Central China Securities Co ranks #283 out of 776 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Central China Securities Co has a GF Score™ of 36/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central China Securities Co's Net Margin % compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Central China Securities Co ranks #283 out of 776 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Central China Securities Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 14.80. Central China Securities Co's value of 32.74% is 121.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Central China Securities Co's own Net Margin % has ranged from 2.52 to 35.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.19 vs. the industry median of 14.80, Central China Securities 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 Net Margin % for a Capital Markets company?
The median Net Margin % among Capital Markets companies is 14.80, based on 776 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. Central China Securities Co's current Net Margin % of 32.74% is 121.2% 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 Central China Securities Co and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Net Margin % is 14.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central China Securities Co's current Net Margin % is 32.74%, which is 193% above median its own 10-year median of 11.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Central China Securities Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central China Securities Co (FRA:21C) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.20, compared to a current price of €0.17 — trading 17% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 32.74%, which is 193% above median its 10-year median of 11.19 and 121.2% above the Capital Markets industry median of 14.80. Central China Securities Co's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 with 3 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 Central China Securities Co (FRA:21C), the current Net Margin % is 32.74% 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 Central China Securities Co (FRA:21C) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central China Securities Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.17 is trading 17% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.20.
GuruFocus considers Central China Securities Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:21C:
Net Margin %: 32.74% (193% above median its 10-year median of 11.19)
GF Value™: €0.20 vs. price of €0.17 (17% below fair value)
Industry Position: 121.2% above the Capital Markets median (#283 of 776)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:21C stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Central China Securities Co Ltd is a securities firm in Henan with a full-service business platform and strategic presence in China. Its reporting segments are mainly divided into: wealth management business segment, proprietary business segment, investment banking business segment, credit business segment, investment management business segment, futures business segment, overseas business segment, headquarters, and other business segment.
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