Huaneng Power InternationalHUNGF 44 Net Margin % is 7.90% as of Mar. 2026, which is 311% above its 10-year median of 1.92. GuruFocus rates HUNGF with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.95 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 421 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Huaneng Power International ranks worse than 50.12% on this metric.
Huaneng Power International (OTCPK:HUNGF) 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.
Huaneng Power International Net Margin % Related Terms
Huaneng Power International 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.
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, Huaneng Power 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.
Huaneng Power International Net Margin % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Huaneng Power International's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Huaneng Power 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.
Huaneng Power International (HUNGF) has a Net Margin % of 7.90% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Huaneng Power International and its competitors. This is 311% above median its historical median of 1.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Huaneng Power International ranks #211 out of 421 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 50.1%.
Is Huaneng Power International's Net Margin % too high?
Huaneng Power International's current Net Margin % of 7.90% is 311% above median its 10-year median of 1.92. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Net Margin % is 6.17. Huaneng Power International's value of 7.90% is 28% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Huaneng Power International ranks #211 out of 421 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Huaneng Power International has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Huaneng Power International's Net Margin % compare to CEG and VST?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Huaneng Power International ranks #211 out of 421 companies for Net Margin %. This places Huaneng Power International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 6.17. Huaneng Power International's value of 7.90% is 28% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.92 vs. the industry median of 6.17, Huaneng Power International 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 Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Net Margin % among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 6.17, based on 421 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. Huaneng Power International's current Net Margin % of 7.90% is 28% 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 Huaneng Power International and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Net Margin % is 6.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Huaneng Power International's current Net Margin % is 7.90%, which is 311% above median its own 10-year median of 1.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Huaneng Power International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Huaneng Power International (HUNGF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.95, compared to a current price of $0.95 — trading 0.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 7.90%, which is 311% above median its 10-year median of 1.92 and 28% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 6.17. Huaneng Power International's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 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 Huaneng Power International (HUNGF), the current Net Margin % is 7.90% as of Mar. 2026. 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 Huaneng Power International (HUNGF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Huaneng Power International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.95 is trading 0.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.95.
GuruFocus considers Huaneng Power International to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HUNGF:
Net Margin %: 7.90% (311% above median its 10-year median of 1.92)
GF Value™: $0.95 vs. price of $0.95 (0.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 28% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#211 of 421)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HUNGF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Huaneng Power International Inc and its subsidiaries are mainly engaged in developing, constructing, operating, and managing power plants throughout China. It has a substantial controlled power generation capacity across China, with a meaningful portion of its portfolio comprising low-carbon and clean energy sources. Additionally, the Group owns a power company in Singapore and invests in a power company in Pakistan. The majority of its revenue is generated from the sale of power and heat. Huaneng Power's reportable segments are: PRC power segment, which generates maximum revenue, Overseas power segment, and All other segments (including port and transportation operations). Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from the People's Republic of China (PRC), followed by overseas markets.
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