Zhongmin Energy CoSHSE:600163 +1.38%79 Net Margin % is 42.37% as of Mar. 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 34.93. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600163 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥5.10 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 421 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Zhongmin Energy Co ranks better than 86.22% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Zhongmin Energy Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:600163'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 24.87 Med: 34.93 Max: 43.7
Current: 29.98
SHSE:600163's Net Margin % is ranked better than 86.22% of 421
companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 6.17
vs SHSE:600163: 29.98
Zhongmin Energy Co (SHSE:600163) 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.
Zhongmin Energy Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Zhongmin Energy Co Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Zhongmin Energy Co'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.
Zhongmin Energy Co Net Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Zhongmin Energy 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.
Zhongmin Energy Co Net Margin % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Zhongmin Energy Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Zhongmin Energy Co'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.
Zhongmin Energy Co (SHSE:600163) has a Net Margin % of 42.37% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Zhongmin Energy Co and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 34.93. Over the past decade, Zhongmin Energy Co's Net Margin % has ranged from 24.87 to 43.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Zhongmin Energy Co ranks #58 out of 421 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 13.8%.
Is Zhongmin Energy Co's Net Margin % too high?
Zhongmin Energy Co's current Net Margin % of 42.37% is 21% above median its 10-year median of 34.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 24.87 to a high of 43.70. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Net Margin % is 6.17. Zhongmin Energy Co's value of 42.37% is 586.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zhongmin Energy Co ranks #58 out of 421 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Zhongmin Energy Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zhongmin Energy Co's Net Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Zhongmin Energy Co ranks #58 out of 421 companies for Net Margin %. This places Zhongmin Energy Co in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 6.17. Zhongmin Energy Co's value of 42.37% is 586.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Zhongmin Energy Co's own Net Margin % has ranged from 24.87 to 43.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 34.93 vs. the industry median of 6.17, Zhongmin Energy 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Net Margin % among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 6.17, based on 421 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. Zhongmin Energy Co's current Net Margin % of 42.37% is 586.7% 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 Zhongmin Energy Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Net Margin % is 6.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zhongmin Energy Co's current Net Margin % is 42.37%, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 34.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zhongmin Energy Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zhongmin Energy Co (SHSE:600163) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥5.10, compared to a current price of ¥5.13 — trading 0.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 42.37%, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 34.93 and 586.7% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 6.17. Zhongmin Energy Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 4 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 Zhongmin Energy Co (SHSE:600163), the current Net Margin % is 42.37% 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 Zhongmin Energy Co (SHSE:600163) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zhongmin Energy Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥5.13 is trading 0.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥5.10.
GuruFocus considers Zhongmin Energy Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:600163:
Net Margin %: 42.37% (21% above median its 10-year median of 34.93)
GF Value™: ¥5.10 vs. price of ¥5.13 (0.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 586.7% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#58 of 421)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600163 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Zhongmin Energy Co Ltd focuses on the development and construction of power generation projects in China. The company's business scope comprises of wind power generation, investment in the energy industry, power production, electrical installation, engineering consulting, construction materials, sales of mechanical and electrical equipment, machinery and equipment rental. It is mainly focused on the development and construction of wind, solar and other clean energy sources.
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