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The historical rank and industry rank for Shanghai Gench Education Group's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:01525'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.42 Med: 25.29 Max: 34.79
Current: 24.11
HKSE:01525's Net Margin % is ranked better than 84.71% of 255
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 5.69
vs HKSE:01525: 24.11
Shanghai Gench Education Group (HKSE:01525) 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.
Shanghai Gench Education Group Net Margin % Related Terms
Shanghai Gench Education Group 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.
HKSE:01525 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Shanghai Gench Education Group'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.
Shanghai Gench Education Group Net Margin % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Shanghai Gench Education Group's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shanghai Gench Education Group'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.
Shanghai Gench Education Group (HKSE:01525) has a Net Margin % of 17.11% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Shanghai Gench Education Group and its competitors. This is 32% below median its historical median of 25.29. Over the past decade, Shanghai Gench Education Group's Net Margin % has ranged from 4.42 to 34.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Shanghai Gench Education Group ranks #39 out of 255 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 15.3%.
Is Shanghai Gench Education Group's Net Margin % too high?
Shanghai Gench Education Group's current Net Margin % of 17.11% is 32% below median its 10-year median of 25.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.42 to a high of 34.79. The Education industry median Net Margin % is 5.69. Shanghai Gench Education Group's value of 17.11% is 200.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shanghai Gench Education Group ranks #39 out of 255 companies in the Education industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Shanghai Gench Education Group has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shanghai Gench Education Group's Net Margin % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Shanghai Gench Education Group ranks #39 out of 255 companies for Net Margin %. This places Shanghai Gench Education Group in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 5.69. Shanghai Gench Education Group's value of 17.11% is 200.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Shanghai Gench Education Group's own Net Margin % has ranged from 4.42 to 34.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.29 vs. the industry median of 5.69, Shanghai Gench Education Group 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 an Education company?
The median Net Margin % among Education companies is 5.69, based on 255 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. Shanghai Gench Education Group's current Net Margin % of 17.11% is 200.7% 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 Shanghai Gench Education Group and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Net Margin % is 5.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shanghai Gench Education Group's current Net Margin % is 17.11%, which is 32% below median its own 10-year median of 25.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shanghai Gench Education Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanghai Gench Education Group (HKSE:01525) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$3.48, compared to a current price of HK$2.49 — trading 28.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 17.11%, which is 32% below median its 10-year median of 25.29 and 200.7% above the Education industry median of 5.69. Shanghai Gench Education Group's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 4 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 Shanghai Gench Education Group (HKSE:01525), the current Net Margin % is 17.11% 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 Shanghai Gench Education Group (HKSE:01525) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanghai Gench Education Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$2.49 is trading 28.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$3.48.
GuruFocus considers Shanghai Gench Education Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01525:
Net Margin %: 17.11% (32% below median its 10-year median of 25.29)
GF Value™: HK$3.48 vs. price of HK$2.49 (28.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 200.7% above the Education median (#39 of 255)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01525 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shanghai Gench Education Group Business Description
Shanghai Gench Education Group Ltd and its subsidiaries are engaged in providing undergraduate education and junior college educations. The group generates its revenue from tuition fees, boarding fees, and other education-related services. Geographically, the company generates all of its revenue from the People's Republic of China.
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