Chengdu Expressway CoFRA:3E8 -1.04%85 Net Margin % is 11.65% as of Dec. 2025, which is 42% below its 10-year median of 20.04. GuruFocus rates FRA:3E8 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.22. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,766 Construction companies, Chengdu Expressway Co ranks better than 93.54% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Chengdu Expressway Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:3E8'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.75 Med: 20.04 Max: 23.49
Current: 19.14
FRA:3E8's Net Margin % is ranked better than 93.54% of 1766
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 3.92
vs FRA:3E8: 19.14
Chengdu Expressway Co (FRA:3E8) 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.
Chengdu Expressway Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Chengdu Expressway Co Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chengdu Expressway Co'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.
Chengdu Expressway Co Net Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Infrastructure Operations subindustry, Chengdu Expressway 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.
Chengdu Expressway Co Net Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Chengdu Expressway Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chengdu Expressway 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.
Chengdu Expressway Co (FRA:3E8) has a Net Margin % of 11.65% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Chengdu Expressway Co and its competitors. This is 42% below median its historical median of 20.04. Over the past decade, Chengdu Expressway Co's Net Margin % has ranged from 16.75 to 23.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Chengdu Expressway Co ranks #114 out of 1766 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 6.5%.
Is Chengdu Expressway Co's Net Margin % too high?
Chengdu Expressway Co's current Net Margin % of 11.65% is 42% below median its 10-year median of 20.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.75 to a high of 23.49. The Construction industry median Net Margin % is 3.92. Chengdu Expressway Co's value of 11.65% is 197.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chengdu Expressway Co ranks #114 out of 1766 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Chengdu Expressway Co has a GF Score™ of 85/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chengdu Expressway Co's Net Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Chengdu Expressway Co ranks #114 out of 1766 companies for Net Margin %. This places Chengdu Expressway Co in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.92. Chengdu Expressway Co's value of 11.65% is 197.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Chengdu Expressway Co's own Net Margin % has ranged from 16.75 to 23.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.04 vs. the industry median of 3.92, Chengdu Expressway 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 Construction company?
The median Net Margin % among Construction companies is 3.92, based on 1,766 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. Chengdu Expressway Co's current Net Margin % of 11.65% is 197.2% 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 Chengdu Expressway Co and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chengdu Expressway Co's current Net Margin % is 11.65%, which is 42% below median its own 10-year median of 20.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chengdu Expressway Co stock overvalued right now?
Chengdu Expressway Co (FRA:3E8) has a current Net Margin % of 11.65%. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.22, compared to a current price of €0.19 — trading 13.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 11.65%, which is 42% below median its 10-year median of 20.04 and 197.2% above the Construction industry median of 3.92. Chengdu Expressway Co's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 2 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 Chengdu Expressway Co (FRA:3E8), the current Net Margin % is 11.65% 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 Chengdu Expressway Co (FRA:3E8) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chengdu Expressway Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.19 is trading 13.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.22.
Key valuation signals for FRA:3E8:
Net Margin %: 11.65% (42% below median its 10-year median of 20.04)
GF Value™: €0.22 vs. price of €0.19 (13.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 197.2% above the Construction median (#114 of 1766)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:3E8 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chengdu Expressway Co Ltd is principally engaged in the operation, management and development of expressways located in and around Chengdu, Sichuan Province and retailing of refined oil. Meanwhile, the Group also carries out retail of refined oil and operation of CNG. It operates in two reportable segments the Expressway segment segment comprises the construction, operation and maintenance of toll expressways located in Mainland China; and the Energy Investment segment comprises the operation of petrol stations and a gas station in Mainland China. It derives majority of the revenue from Expressway segment.
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