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The historical rank and industry rank for China Boton Group Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:03318'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -69.3 Med: 7.19 Max: 11.95
Current: -69.3
HKSE:03318's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 95.82% of 1578
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.94
vs HKSE:03318: -69.30
China Boton Group Co (HKSE:03318) 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 Boton Group Co Net Margin % Related Terms
China Boton Group Co Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for China Boton Group 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.
HKSE:03318 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, China Boton Group 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 Boton Group Co Net Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, China Boton Group Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Boton Group 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 Boton Group Co (HKSE:03318) has a Net Margin % of -119.34% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on China Boton Group Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, China Boton Group Co ranks #1512 out of 1578 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 95.8%.
Is China Boton Group Co's Net Margin % too high?
China Boton Group Co's current Net Margin % is -119.34%. Based on the distribution chart, China Boton Group Co ranks #1512 out of 1578 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, China Boton Group Co has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Boton Group Co's Net Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, China Boton Group Co ranks #1512 out of 1578 companies for Net Margin %. This places China Boton Group Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.94. 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 Chemicals company?
The median Net Margin % among Chemicals companies is 3.94, based on 1,578 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 Boton Group Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Boton Group Co's current Net Margin % is -119.34%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Boton Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Boton Group Co (HKSE:03318) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$1.34, compared to a current price of HK$2.48 — trading 85.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is -119.34%. China Boton Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 10 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 Boton Group Co (HKSE:03318), the current Net Margin % is -119.34% 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 Boton Group Co (HKSE:03318) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Boton Group Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$2.48 is trading 85.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$1.34.
GuruFocus considers China Boton Group Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:03318:
Net Margin %: -119.34%
GF Value™: HK$1.34 vs. price of HK$2.48 (85.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:03318 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Boton Group Co Ltd is an investment holding company engaged in the manufacture and sale of flavors, fragrances, and healthcare products. The company operates its business through five business segments. The Flavor Enhancers segment is engaged in the development and sale of fragrance enhancer products. The Food Flavors segment is engaged in the production and sale of food flavors. The Fine Fragrances segment is engaged in the production and sale of fine fragrances. The e-Cigarette products segment comprises disposable e-Cigarettes and rechargeable e-Cigarettes and their accessories. The Investment Properties segment is engaged in real estate leasing. Its geographical segments are the PRC, Europe, the United States, Asia, and Others, of which prime revenue is derived from the PRC.
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