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Guangzhou Development GroupSHSE:600098 +2.65%81 Net Margin % is 4.58% as of Mar. 2026, which is 61% above its 10-year median of 2.84. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600098 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥7.08 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 130 Other Energy Sources companies, Guangzhou Development Group ranks better than 54.62% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Guangzhou Development Group's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:600098'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.45 Med: 2.84 Max: 4.65
Current: 4.65
SHSE:600098's Net Margin % is ranked better than 54.62% of 130
companies
in the Other Energy Sources industry
Industry Median: 3.02
vs SHSE:600098: 4.65
Guangzhou Development Group (SHSE:600098) 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.
Guangzhou Development Group Net Margin % Related Terms
Guangzhou Development Group 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.
Guangzhou Development Group Net Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Thermal Coal subindustry, Guangzhou Development Group'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.
Guangzhou Development Group Net Margin % vs Other Energy Sources Industry
For the Other Energy Sources industry and Energy sector, Guangzhou Development Group's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Guangzhou Development Group'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.
Guangzhou Development Group (SHSE:600098) has a Net Margin % of 4.58% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Guangzhou Development Group and its competitors. This is 61% above median its historical median of 2.84. Over the past decade, Guangzhou Development Group's Net Margin % has ranged from 0.45 to 4.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Guangzhou Development Group ranks #59 out of 130 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, placing it in the top 45.4%.
Is Guangzhou Development Group's Net Margin % too high?
Guangzhou Development Group's current Net Margin % of 4.58% is 61% above median its 10-year median of 2.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.45 to a high of 4.65. The Other Energy Sources industry median Net Margin % is 3.02. Guangzhou Development Group's value of 4.58% is 51.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Guangzhou Development Group ranks #59 out of 130 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Guangzhou Development Group has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Guangzhou Development Group's Net Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Other Energy Sources industry distribution chart, Guangzhou Development Group ranks #59 out of 130 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Guangzhou Development Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.02. Guangzhou Development Group's value of 4.58% is 51.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Guangzhou Development Group's own Net Margin % has ranged from 0.45 to 4.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.84 vs. the industry median of 3.02, Guangzhou Development Group 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 Other Energy Sources company?
The median Net Margin % among Other Energy Sources companies is 3.02, based on 130 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. Guangzhou Development Group's current Net Margin % of 4.58% is 51.7% 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 Guangzhou Development Group and its competitors. For the Other Energy Sources industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Guangzhou Development Group's current Net Margin % is 4.58%, which is 61% above median its own 10-year median of 2.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Guangzhou Development Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guangzhou Development Group (SHSE:600098) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥7.08, compared to a current price of ¥6.20 — trading 12.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 4.58%, which is 61% above median its 10-year median of 2.84 and 51.7% above the Other Energy Sources industry median of 3.02. Guangzhou Development Group's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 8 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 Guangzhou Development Group (SHSE:600098), the current Net Margin % is 4.58% 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 Guangzhou Development Group (SHSE:600098) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guangzhou Development Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥6.20 is trading 12.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥7.08.
GuruFocus considers Guangzhou Development Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:600098:
Net Margin %: 4.58% (61% above median its 10-year median of 2.84)
GF Value™: ¥7.08 vs. price of ¥6.20 (12.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 51.7% above the Other Energy Sources median (#59 of 130)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600098 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Guangzhou Development Group Incorporated is a China-based company operating in the integrated energy business. It is engaged in the investment, construction, development, and operation of electric power, coal, oil products, natural gas and new energy. The company is also involved in the energy logistics business.
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