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Qinhuangdao Port CoFRA:QHD -0.76%49 Net Margin % is 17.50% as of Dec. 2025, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 15.58. GuruFocus rates FRA:QHD with a GF Score™ of 49/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,012 Transportation companies, Qinhuangdao Port Co ranks better than 85.97% on this metric.
Qinhuangdao Port Co (FRA:QHD) 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.
Qinhuangdao Port Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Qinhuangdao Port Co Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Qinhuangdao Port 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.
Qinhuangdao Port Co Net Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Qinhuangdao Port 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.
Qinhuangdao Port Co Net Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Qinhuangdao Port Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Qinhuangdao Port 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.
Qinhuangdao Port Co (FRA:QHD) has a Net Margin % of 17.50% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Qinhuangdao Port Co and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 15.58. Over the past decade, Qinhuangdao Port Co's Net Margin % has ranged from 7.43 to 22.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Qinhuangdao Port Co ranks #142 out of 1012 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 14%.
Is Qinhuangdao Port Co's Net Margin % too high?
Qinhuangdao Port Co's current Net Margin % of 17.50% is 12% above median its 10-year median of 15.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.43 to a high of 22.99. The Transportation industry median Net Margin % is 4.94. Qinhuangdao Port Co's value of 17.50% is 254.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Qinhuangdao Port Co ranks #142 out of 1012 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Qinhuangdao Port Co has a GF Score™ of 49/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Qinhuangdao Port Co's Net Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Qinhuangdao Port Co ranks #142 out of 1012 companies for Net Margin %. This places Qinhuangdao Port Co in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.94. Qinhuangdao Port Co's value of 17.50% is 254.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Qinhuangdao Port Co's own Net Margin % has ranged from 7.43 to 22.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.58 vs. the industry median of 4.94, Qinhuangdao Port 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 Transportation company?
The median Net Margin % among Transportation companies is 4.94, based on 1,012 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. Qinhuangdao Port Co's current Net Margin % of 17.50% is 254.6% 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 Qinhuangdao Port Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Qinhuangdao Port Co's current Net Margin % is 17.50%, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 15.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Qinhuangdao Port Co stock overvalued right now?
Qinhuangdao Port Co (FRA:QHD) has a current Net Margin % of 17.50%. The current Net Margin % is 17.50%, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 15.58 and 254.6% above the Transportation industry median of 4.94. Qinhuangdao Port Co's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Qinhuangdao Port Co (FRA:QHD), the current Net Margin % is 17.50% 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.
Qinhuangdao Port Co Ltd is engaged in the provision of integrated port services for customers. It provides integrated port services including stevedoring, stacking, warehousing, transportation, and logistics services. The company handles various types of cargo mainly including coal, metal ores, oil and liquefied chemicals, containers, general cargoes, and other goods. It also provides value-added services, including towing, tallying, and coal blending. The company's whole operations are in China.
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