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China Graphite GroupHKSE:02237 54 Net Margin % is 14.85% as of Dec. 2025, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 19.84. GuruFocus rates HKSE:02237 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.33 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 845 Metals & Mining companies, China Graphite Group ranks worse than 53.37% on this metric.
China Graphite Group (HKSE:02237) 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 Graphite Group Net Margin % Related Terms
China Graphite Group Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for China Graphite Group'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 Graphite Group Net Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, China Graphite 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.
China Graphite Group Net Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, China Graphite Group's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Graphite 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.
China Graphite Group (HKSE:02237) has a Net Margin % of 14.85% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on China Graphite Group and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 19.84. According to the industry distribution chart, China Graphite Group ranks #451 out of 845 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 53.4%.
Is China Graphite Group's Net Margin % too high?
China Graphite Group's current Net Margin % of 14.85% is 25% below median its 10-year median of 19.84. The Metals & Mining industry median Net Margin % is 4.18. China Graphite Group's value of 14.85% is 255.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Graphite Group ranks #451 out of 845 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, China Graphite Group has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Graphite Group's Net Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, China Graphite Group ranks #451 out of 845 companies for Net Margin %. This places China Graphite Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.18. China Graphite Group's value of 14.85% is 255.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 19.84 vs. the industry median of 4.18, China Graphite 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 a Metals & Mining company?
The median Net Margin % among Metals & Mining companies is 4.18, based on 845 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 Graphite Group's current Net Margin % of 14.85% is 255.3% 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 China Graphite Group and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Graphite Group's current Net Margin % is 14.85%, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 19.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Graphite Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Graphite Group (HKSE:02237) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.33, compared to a current price of HK$0.21 — trading 37.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 14.85%, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 19.84 and 255.3% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 4.18. China Graphite Group's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 6 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 Graphite Group (HKSE:02237), the current Net Margin % is 14.85% 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 Graphite Group (HKSE:02237) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Graphite Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.21 is trading 37.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.33.
GuruFocus considers China Graphite Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:02237:
Net Margin %: 14.85% (25% below median its 10-year median of 19.84)
GF Value™: HK$0.33 vs. price of HK$0.21 (37.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 255.3% above the Metals & Mining median (#451 of 845)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:02237 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Graphite Group Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of graphite products, focusing on the production and sale of flake graphite concentrate and spherical graphite in the PRC. The company operates through reportable segments comprising the sale of flake graphite concentrate, which generates the majority of its revenue, and the sale of spherical graphite and its by-products, along with unprocessed marble.
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