China Unicom (Hong Kong)FRA:XCI 83 Net Margin % is 0.82% as of Dec. 2025, which is 81% below its 10-year median of 4.25. GuruFocus rates FRA:XCI with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.87. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 368 Telecommunication Services companies, China Unicom (Hong Kong) ranks worse than 52.17% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for China Unicom (Hong Kong)'s Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:XCI'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.23 Med: 4.25 Max: 5.31
Current: 5.03
FRA:XCI's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 52.17% of 368
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 5.455
vs FRA:XCI: 5.03
China Unicom (Hong Kong) (FRA:XCI) 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 Unicom (Hong Kong) Net Margin % Related Terms
China Unicom (Hong Kong) 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 Telecom Services subindustry, China Unicom (Hong Kong)'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 Unicom (Hong Kong) Net Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, China Unicom (Hong Kong)'s Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Unicom (Hong Kong)'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 Unicom (Hong Kong) (FRA:XCI) has a Net Margin % of 0.82% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on China Unicom (Hong Kong) and its competitors. This is 81% below median its historical median of 4.25. Over the past decade, China Unicom (Hong Kong)'s Net Margin % has ranged from 0.23 to 5.31. According to the industry distribution chart, China Unicom (Hong Kong) ranks #192 out of 368 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 52.2%.
Is China Unicom (Hong Kong)'s Net Margin % too high?
China Unicom (Hong Kong)'s current Net Margin % of 0.82% is 81% below median its 10-year median of 4.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.23 to a high of 5.31. The Telecommunication Services industry median Net Margin % is 5.46. China Unicom (Hong Kong)'s value of 0.82% is 85% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Unicom (Hong Kong) ranks #192 out of 368 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, China Unicom (Hong Kong) has a GF Score™ of 83/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Unicom (Hong Kong)'s Net Margin % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, China Unicom (Hong Kong) ranks #192 out of 368 companies for Net Margin %. This places China Unicom (Hong Kong) in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 5.46. China Unicom (Hong Kong)'s value of 0.82% is 85% below this benchmark. Historically, China Unicom (Hong Kong)'s own Net Margin % has ranged from 0.23 to 5.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.25 vs. the industry median of 5.46, China Unicom (Hong Kong) 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 a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Net Margin % among Telecommunication Services companies is 5.46, based on 368 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 Unicom (Hong Kong)'s current Net Margin % of 0.82% is 85% 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 Unicom (Hong Kong) and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Net Margin % is 5.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Unicom (Hong Kong)'s current Net Margin % is 0.82%, which is 81% below median its own 10-year median of 4.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Unicom (Hong Kong) stock overvalued right now?
China Unicom (Hong Kong) (FRA:XCI) has a current Net Margin % of 0.82%. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.87, compared to a current price of €0.78 — trading 10.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 0.82%, which is 81% below median its 10-year median of 4.25 and 85% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 5.46. China Unicom (Hong Kong)'s overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 China Unicom (Hong Kong) (FRA:XCI), the current Net Margin % is 0.82% 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 Unicom (Hong Kong) (FRA:XCI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Unicom (Hong Kong) stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.78 is trading 10.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.87.
Key valuation signals for FRA:XCI:
Net Margin %: 0.82% (81% below median its 10-year median of 4.25)
GF Value™: €0.87 vs. price of €0.78 (10.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 85% below the Telecommunication Services median (#192 of 368)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:XCI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Unicom is the incumbent fixed-line operator in 10 northern Chinese provinces, as well as the third-largest wireless operator nationwide. As of June 2025, it had around 355 million billing wireless customers and over 125 million fixed-line subscribers. China Unicom also has a growing ICT business. We estimate it has the third largest internet data center business in China with 420,000 cabinets and its Cloud Service revenue is also showing strong growth. It has its own 4G network and shares the radio access function with China Telecom for its 5G network.
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