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CWT InternationalHKSE:00521 -2.94%46 Net Margin % is 0.36% as of Dec. 2025, which is 44% above its 10-year median of 0.25. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00521 with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.09 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 843 Metals & Mining companies, CWT International ranks worse than 59.67% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for CWT International's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:00521'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -12 Med: 0.25 Max: 0.85
Current: 0.8
HKSE:00521's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 59.67% of 843
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 3.44
vs HKSE:00521: 0.80
CWT International (HKSE:00521) 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.
CWT International Net Margin % Related Terms
CWT International Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CWT International'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.
CWT International Net Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, CWT International'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.
CWT International Net Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, CWT International's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CWT International'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.
CWT International (HKSE:00521) has a Net Margin % of 0.36% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on CWT International and its competitors. This is 44% above median its historical median of 0.25. According to the industry distribution chart, CWT International ranks #503 out of 843 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 59.7%.
Is CWT International's Net Margin % too high?
CWT International's current Net Margin % of 0.36% is 44% above median its 10-year median of 0.25. The Metals & Mining industry median Net Margin % is 3.44. CWT International's value of 0.36% is 89.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CWT International ranks #503 out of 843 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, CWT International has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CWT International's Net Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, CWT International ranks #503 out of 843 companies for Net Margin %. This places CWT International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.44. CWT International's value of 0.36% is 89.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.25 vs. the industry median of 3.44, CWT International 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Net Margin % among Metals & Mining companies is 3.44, based on 843 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. CWT International's current Net Margin % of 0.36% is 89.5% 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 CWT International and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CWT International's current Net Margin % is 0.36%, which is 44% above median its own 10-year median of 0.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CWT International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CWT International (HKSE:00521) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.09, compared to a current price of HK$0.23 — trading 156.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 0.36%, which is 44% above median its 10-year median of 0.25 and 89.5% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 3.44. CWT International's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 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 CWT International (HKSE:00521), the current Net Margin % is 0.36% 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 CWT International (HKSE:00521) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CWT International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.23 is trading 156.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.09.
GuruFocus considers CWT International to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:00521:
Net Margin %: 0.36% (44% above median its 10-year median of 0.25)
GF Value™: HK$0.09 vs. price of HK$0.23 (156.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 89.5% below the Metals & Mining median (#503 of 843)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00521 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CWT International Ltd is an investment holding company. The company generates revenue through segments namely Logistics services; Commodity marketing; Engineering services; and Financial Services. The company generates the majority of its revenue in China, also from Commodity marketing segment which includes physical trading and supply chain management of base metal non-ferrous concentrates with predominant focus on copper, lead, zinc and other minor metals.
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