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SHSE:600018'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 22.13 Med: 33.02 Max: 46.2
Current: 33.84
SHSE:600018's Net Margin % is ranked better than 94.52% of 1004
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 4.89
vs SHSE:600018: 33.84
Shanghai International Port (Group) Co (SHSE:600018) 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.
Shanghai International Port (Group) Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Shanghai International Port (Group) Co 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.
Shanghai International Port (Group) Co Net Margin % Chart
Shanghai International Port (Group) Co Annual Data
Shanghai International Port (Group) Co Net Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Shanghai International Port (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.
Shanghai International Port (Group) Co Net Margin % vs Transportation Industry
* 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.
Shanghai International Port (Group) Co (SHSE:600018) has a Net Margin % of 38.97% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Shanghai International Port (Group) Co and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 33.02. Over the past decade, Shanghai International Port (Group) Co's Net Margin % has ranged from 22.13 to 46.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Shanghai International Port (Group) Co ranks #55 out of 1004 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 5.5%.
Is Shanghai International Port (Group) Co's Net Margin % too high?
Shanghai International Port (Group) Co's current Net Margin % of 38.97% is 18% above median its 10-year median of 33.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 22.13 to a high of 46.20. The Transportation industry median Net Margin % is 4.89. Shanghai International Port (Group) Co's value of 38.97% is 696.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shanghai International Port (Group) Co ranks #55 out of 1004 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Shanghai International Port (Group) Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shanghai International Port (Group) Co's Net Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Shanghai International Port (Group) Co ranks #55 out of 1004 companies for Net Margin %. This places Shanghai International Port (Group) Co in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.89. Shanghai International Port (Group) Co's value of 38.97% is 696.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Shanghai International Port (Group) Co's own Net Margin % has ranged from 22.13 to 46.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 33.02 vs. the industry median of 4.89, Shanghai International Port (Group) Co 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 Transportation company?
The median Net Margin % among Transportation companies is 4.89, based on 1,004 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. Shanghai International Port (Group) Co's current Net Margin % of 38.97% is 696.9% 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 Shanghai International Port (Group) Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shanghai International Port (Group) Co's current Net Margin % is 38.97%, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 33.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shanghai International Port (Group) Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanghai International Port (Group) Co (SHSE:600018) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥6.00, compared to a current price of ¥5.17 — trading 13.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 38.97%, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 33.02 and 696.9% above the Transportation industry median of 4.89. Shanghai International Port (Group) Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Shanghai International Port (Group) Co (SHSE:600018), the current Net Margin % is 38.97% 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 Shanghai International Port (Group) Co (SHSE:600018) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanghai International Port (Group) Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥5.17 is trading 13.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥6.00.
GuruFocus considers Shanghai International Port (Group) Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:600018:
Net Margin %: 38.97% (18% above median its 10-year median of 33.02)
GF Value™: ¥6.00 vs. price of ¥5.17 (13.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 696.9% above the Transportation median (#55 of 1004)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600018 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shanghai International Port (Group) Co Business Description
Shanghai International Port (Group) Co Ltd is the world's largest container port in terms of throughput volume, and a major trans-shipment hub in China. It engages in handling port containers and bulk cargo along with other container-related services in the Yangtze River Delta. The gross profit in core port operation is approximately 72% in containers, 2% in bulk cargo, and 26% in port logistics and services. The Shanghai state-owned Asset Supervision and Administration Commission holds approximately a 44% stake in SIPG.
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