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SHSE:600050'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.06 Med: 1.87 Max: 2.33
Current: 2.21
SHSE:600050's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 61.88% of 362
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 5.52
vs SHSE:600050: 2.21
China United Network Communications (SHSE:600050) 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 United Network Communications Net Margin % Related Terms
China United Network Communications 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.
China United Network Communications Net Margin % Chart
SHSE:600050 vs TMUS, VZ, T: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, China United Network Communications'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 United Network Communications Net Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, China United Network Communications's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China United Network Communications'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 United Network Communications (SHSE:600050) has a Net Margin % of 2.08% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on China United Network Communications and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 1.87. Over the past decade, China United Network Communications' Net Margin % has ranged from 0.06 to 2.33. According to the industry distribution chart, China United Network Communications ranks #224 out of 362 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 61.9%.
Is China United Network Communications' Net Margin % too high?
China United Network Communications' current Net Margin % of 2.08% is 11% above median its 10-year median of 1.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.06 to a high of 2.33. The Telecommunication Services industry median Net Margin % is 5.52. China United Network Communications' value of 2.08% is 62.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China United Network Communications ranks #224 out of 362 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, China United Network Communications has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China United Network Communications' Net Margin % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, China United Network Communications ranks #224 out of 362 companies for Net Margin %. This places China United Network Communications in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 5.52. China United Network Communications' value of 2.08% is 62.3% below this benchmark. Historically, China United Network Communications' own Net Margin % has ranged from 0.06 to 2.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.87 vs. the industry median of 5.52, China United Network Communications 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Net Margin % among Telecommunication Services companies is 5.52, based on 362 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. China United Network Communications's current Net Margin % of 2.08% is 62.3% 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 China United Network Communications and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Net Margin % is 5.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China United Network Communications's current Net Margin % is 2.08%, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 1.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China United Network Communications stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China United Network Communications (SHSE:600050) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥5.16, compared to a current price of ¥4.25 — trading 17.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 2.08%, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 1.87 and 62.3% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 5.52. China United Network Communications' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 5 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 United Network Communications (SHSE:600050), the current Net Margin % is 2.08% 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 China United Network Communications (SHSE:600050) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China United Network Communications stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥4.25 is trading 17.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥5.16.
GuruFocus considers China United Network Communications to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:600050:
Net Margin %: 2.08% (11% above median its 10-year median of 1.87)
GF Value™: ¥5.16 vs. price of ¥4.25 (17.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 62.3% below the Telecommunication Services median (#224 of 362)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600050 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China United Network Communications Business Description
China United Network Communications Ltd is a Chinese telecom operator. It operates fixed and mobile communications services, as well as domestic and international communications facilities, a satellite IPLC service, a data communications service, a network access service, value-added telecom services, and system integration services related to information and communications services. The company provides its products to personal & residential customers, small & medium businesses, VIP customers, and international customers.
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