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Shengfeng DevelopmentSFWL +6.62%74 Net Margin % is 1.96% as of Dec. 2025, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 2.11. GuruFocus rates SFWL with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $28.29 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,010 Transportation companies, Shengfeng Development ranks worse than 67.62% on this metric.
Shengfeng Development (NAS:SFWL) 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.
Shengfeng Development Net Margin % Related Terms
Shengfeng Development Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shengfeng Development'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.
For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Shengfeng Development'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.
Shengfeng Development Net Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Shengfeng Development's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shengfeng Development'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.
Shengfeng Development (SFWL) has a Net Margin % of 1.96% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Shengfeng Development and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.11. Over the past decade, Shengfeng Development's Net Margin % has ranged from 1.99 to 2.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Shengfeng Development ranks #683 out of 1010 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 67.6%.
Is Shengfeng Development's Net Margin % too high?
Shengfeng Development's current Net Margin % of 1.96% is near median its 10-year median of 2.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.99 to a high of 2.55. The Transportation industry median Net Margin % is 4.93. Shengfeng Development's value of 1.96% is 60.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shengfeng Development ranks #683 out of 1010 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Shengfeng Development has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shengfeng Development's Net Margin % compare to CRGO and JANL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Shengfeng Development ranks #683 out of 1010 companies for Net Margin %. This places Shengfeng Development in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.93. Shengfeng Development's value of 1.96% is 60.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Shengfeng Development's own Net Margin % has ranged from 1.99 to 2.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.11 vs. the industry median of 4.93, Shengfeng Development 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 a Transportation company?
The median Net Margin % among Transportation companies is 4.93, based on 1,010 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. Shengfeng Development's current Net Margin % of 1.96% is 60.2% 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 Shengfeng Development and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shengfeng Development's current Net Margin % is 1.96%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shengfeng Development stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shengfeng Development (SFWL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $28.29, compared to a current price of $14.25 — trading 49.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 1.96%, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.11 and 60.2% below the Transportation industry median of 4.93. Shengfeng Development's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 3 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 Shengfeng Development (SFWL), the current Net Margin % is 1.96% 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 Shengfeng Development (SFWL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shengfeng Development stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $14.25 is trading 49.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $28.29.
GuruFocus considers Shengfeng Development to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SFWL:
Net Margin %: 1.96% (near median its 10-year median of 2.11)
GF Value™: $28.29 vs. price of $14.25 (49.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 60.2% below the Transportation median (#683 of 1010)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SFWL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shengfeng Development Ltd is a holding company. Through its subsidiaries, it offers contract logistics services in China. The contract logistics services offered by the company include planning and designing supply chains, designing facilities, processing orders, collecting payments, managing inventories, and providing client services. The company's operations are based in the PRC. Its integrated logistics solutions are comprised of three business streams: B2B freight transportation services; cloud storage services; and value-added services. The company derives maximum revenue from Transportation, followed by Warehouse storage management services. The solutions provides by the company are : Internet TV; Electronic communication; Textiles and Apparel; Automotive parts; and e-commerce.
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