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China Motor Bus Co (HKSE:00026) 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.
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China Motor Bus Co Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for China Motor Bus 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.
China Motor Bus Co Net Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Real Estate - Diversified subindustry, China Motor Bus 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.
China Motor Bus Co Net Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, China Motor Bus Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Motor Bus 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.
China Motor Bus Co (HKSE:00026) has a Net Margin % of -329.96% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on China Motor Bus Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, China Motor Bus Co ranks #1713 out of 1756 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 97.6%.
Is China Motor Bus Co's Net Margin % too high?
China Motor Bus Co's current Net Margin % is -329.96%. Based on the distribution chart, China Motor Bus Co ranks #1713 out of 1756 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, China Motor Bus Co has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Motor Bus Co's Net Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, China Motor Bus Co ranks #1713 out of 1756 companies for Net Margin %. This places China Motor Bus Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 7.82. 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 Real Estate company?
The median Net Margin % among Real Estate companies is 7.82, based on 1,756 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. 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 Motor Bus Co and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Net Margin % is 7.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Motor Bus Co's current Net Margin % is -329.96%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Motor Bus Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Motor Bus Co (HKSE:00026) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$31.72, compared to a current price of HK$58.80 — trading 85.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is -329.96%. China Motor Bus Co's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 5 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 Motor Bus Co (HKSE:00026), the current Net Margin % is -329.96% 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 Motor Bus Co (HKSE:00026) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Motor Bus Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$58.80 is trading 85.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$31.72.
GuruFocus considers China Motor Bus Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:00026:
Net Margin %: -329.96%
GF Value™: HK$31.72 vs. price of HK$58.80 (85.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00026 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Motor Bus Co Ltd is engaged in property development and investment. The company operates in two segments that include property development & investment and treasury management. Property development and investment segment encompass activities relating to the development, construction, sale, and marketing of the group's trading properties in Hong Kong and property leasing. The Treasury management segment includes activities for managing the group's listed investments, financial assets, and other treasury operations. Its geographical segments include Hong Kong and the United Kingdom, of which the majority of the revenue is derived from Hong Kong.
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