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BAIC Foton Motor CoSHSE:600166 +1.95%70 Net Margin % is 3.18% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1172% above its 10-year median of 0.25. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600166 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥3.32 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,322 Vehicles & Parts companies, BAIC Foton Motor Co ranks worse than 57.79% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for BAIC Foton Motor Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:600166'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -9.21 Med: 0.25 Max: 2.3
Current: 2.3
SHSE:600166's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 57.79% of 1322
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 3.24
vs SHSE:600166: 2.30
BAIC Foton Motor Co (SHSE:600166) 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.
BAIC Foton Motor Co Net Margin % Related Terms
BAIC Foton Motor Co Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for BAIC Foton Motor 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.
SHSE:600166 vs TSLA, GM, F: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, BAIC Foton Motor 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.
BAIC Foton Motor Co Net Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, BAIC Foton Motor Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BAIC Foton Motor 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.
BAIC Foton Motor Co (SHSE:600166) has a Net Margin % of 3.18% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on BAIC Foton Motor Co and its competitors. This is 1172% above median its historical median of 0.25. According to the industry distribution chart, BAIC Foton Motor Co ranks #764 out of 1322 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 57.8%.
Is BAIC Foton Motor Co's Net Margin % too high?
BAIC Foton Motor Co's current Net Margin % of 3.18% is 1172% above median its 10-year median of 0.25. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Net Margin % is 3.24. BAIC Foton Motor Co's value of 3.18% is 1.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BAIC Foton Motor Co ranks #764 out of 1322 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, BAIC Foton Motor Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BAIC Foton Motor Co's Net Margin % compare to TSLA and GM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, BAIC Foton Motor Co ranks #764 out of 1322 companies for Net Margin %. This places BAIC Foton Motor Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.24. BAIC Foton Motor Co's value of 3.18% is 1.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.25 vs. the industry median of 3.24, BAIC Foton Motor Co 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Net Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 3.24, based on 1,322 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. BAIC Foton Motor Co's current Net Margin % of 3.18% is 1.9% 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 BAIC Foton Motor Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BAIC Foton Motor Co's current Net Margin % is 3.18%, which is 1172% above median its own 10-year median of 0.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BAIC Foton Motor Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BAIC Foton Motor Co (SHSE:600166) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥3.32, compared to a current price of ¥3.13 — trading 5.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 3.18%, which is 1172% above median its 10-year median of 0.25 and 1.9% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 3.24. BAIC Foton Motor Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 BAIC Foton Motor Co (SHSE:600166), the current Net Margin % is 3.18% 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 BAIC Foton Motor Co (SHSE:600166) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BAIC Foton Motor Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥3.13 is trading 5.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥3.32.
GuruFocus considers BAIC Foton Motor Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:600166:
Net Margin %: 3.18% (1172% above median its 10-year median of 0.25)
GF Value™: ¥3.32 vs. price of ¥3.13 (5.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1.9% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#764 of 1322)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600166 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
BAIC Foton Motor Co Ltd, formerly known as Beiqi Foton Motor Co Ltd, is a China-based company engages in the manufacture and sale of automobiles. Its products include medium and heavy-duty trucks, light-duty trucks, such as tractors, dumpers, and flatbeds as well as vans, pickups, buses, and construction machinery vehicles. The company also offers Total Care, a care service to authorized dealers; and warranty services. It mainly sells its products under the name of AUMAN, AUV, and OLLIN.
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