Channel Infrastructure NZNZSE:CHI +1.23%58 Net Margin % is 0.24% as of Dec. 2025, which is 98% below its 10-year median of 9.83. GuruFocus rates NZSE:CHI with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of NZ$1.83 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 12 warning signs investors should review. Among 921 Oil & Gas companies, Channel Infrastructure NZ ranks better than 66.23% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Channel Infrastructure NZ's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NZSE:CHI'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -256.52 Med: 9.83 Max: 19.57
Current: 8.65
NZSE:CHI's Net Margin % is ranked better than 66.23% of 921
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 3.45
vs NZSE:CHI: 8.65
Channel Infrastructure NZ (NZSE:CHI) 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.
Channel Infrastructure NZ Net Margin % Related Terms
Channel Infrastructure NZ 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.
NZSE:CHI vs VLO, MPC, PSX: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Channel Infrastructure NZ'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.
Channel Infrastructure NZ Net Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Channel Infrastructure NZ's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Channel Infrastructure NZ'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.
Channel Infrastructure NZ (NZSE:CHI) has a Net Margin % of 0.24% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Channel Infrastructure NZ and its competitors. This is 98% below median its historical median of 9.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Channel Infrastructure NZ ranks #311 out of 921 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 33.8%.
Is Channel Infrastructure NZ's Net Margin % too high?
Channel Infrastructure NZ's current Net Margin % of 0.24% is 98% below median its 10-year median of 9.83. The Oil & Gas industry median Net Margin % is 3.45. Channel Infrastructure NZ's value of 0.24% is 93% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Channel Infrastructure NZ ranks #311 out of 921 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Channel Infrastructure NZ has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Channel Infrastructure NZ's Net Margin % compare to VLO and MPC?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Channel Infrastructure NZ ranks #311 out of 921 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Channel Infrastructure NZ in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.45. Channel Infrastructure NZ's value of 0.24% is 93% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.83 vs. the industry median of 3.45, Channel Infrastructure NZ 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Net Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 3.45, based on 921 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. Channel Infrastructure NZ's current Net Margin % of 0.24% is 93% 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 Channel Infrastructure NZ and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Channel Infrastructure NZ's current Net Margin % is 0.24%, which is 98% below median its own 10-year median of 9.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Channel Infrastructure NZ stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Channel Infrastructure NZ (NZSE:CHI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NZ$1.83, compared to a current price of NZ$3.29 — trading 79.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 0.24%, which is 98% below median its 10-year median of 9.83 and 93% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 3.45. Channel Infrastructure NZ's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 12 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 Channel Infrastructure NZ (NZSE:CHI), the current Net Margin % is 0.24% 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 Channel Infrastructure NZ (NZSE:CHI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Channel Infrastructure NZ stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NZ$3.29 is trading 79.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of NZ$1.83.
GuruFocus considers Channel Infrastructure NZ to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NZSE:CHI:
Net Margin %: 0.24% (98% below median its 10-year median of 9.83)
GF Value™: NZ$1.83 vs. price of NZ$3.29 (79.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 93% below the Oil & Gas median (#311 of 921)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NZSE:CHI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Channel Infrastructure NZ Ltd is an independent fuel infrastructure company. The company utilizes the deep-water harbour and jetty infrastructure at Marsden Point to receive, store and distribute imported refined fuel, which is owned by customers. The company operates in one reportable segment, Infrastructure, which comprises of fuels import terminal system (including jetty infrastructure at Marsden Point, storage tanks, and the Marsden Point to Auckland pipeline), the Wiri land and terminal leases, and the fuel testing laboratories.
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