Hengli Petrochemical CoSHSE:600346 +1.26%75 Net Margin % is 7.95% as of Mar. 2026, which is 36% above its 10-year median of 5.83. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600346 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥13.79 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,581 Chemicals companies, Hengli Petrochemical Co ranks better than 54.4% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hengli Petrochemical Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:600346'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.04 Med: 5.83 Max: 9.95
Current: 4.62
SHSE:600346's Net Margin % is ranked better than 54.4% of 1581
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.89
vs SHSE:600346: 4.62
Hengli Petrochemical Co (SHSE:600346) 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.
Hengli Petrochemical Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Hengli Petrochemical 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.
For the Chemicals subindustry, Hengli Petrochemical 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.
Hengli Petrochemical Co Net Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Hengli Petrochemical Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hengli Petrochemical 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.
Hengli Petrochemical Co (SHSE:600346) has a Net Margin % of 7.95% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Hengli Petrochemical Co and its competitors. This is 36% above median its historical median of 5.83. Over the past decade, Hengli Petrochemical Co's Net Margin % has ranged from 1.04 to 9.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Hengli Petrochemical Co ranks #721 out of 1581 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 45.6%.
Is Hengli Petrochemical Co's Net Margin % too high?
Hengli Petrochemical Co's current Net Margin % of 7.95% is 36% above median its 10-year median of 5.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.04 to a high of 9.95. The Chemicals industry median Net Margin % is 3.89. Hengli Petrochemical Co's value of 7.95% is 104.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hengli Petrochemical Co ranks #721 out of 1581 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hengli Petrochemical Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hengli Petrochemical Co's Net Margin % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Hengli Petrochemical Co ranks #721 out of 1581 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Hengli Petrochemical Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.89. Hengli Petrochemical Co's value of 7.95% is 104.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Hengli Petrochemical Co's own Net Margin % has ranged from 1.04 to 9.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.83 vs. the industry median of 3.89, Hengli Petrochemical 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 Chemicals company?
The median Net Margin % among Chemicals companies is 3.89, based on 1,581 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. Hengli Petrochemical Co's current Net Margin % of 7.95% is 104.4% 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 Hengli Petrochemical Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hengli Petrochemical Co's current Net Margin % is 7.95%, which is 36% above median its own 10-year median of 5.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hengli Petrochemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hengli Petrochemical Co (SHSE:600346) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥13.79, compared to a current price of ¥18.44 — trading 33.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 7.95%, which is 36% above median its 10-year median of 5.83 and 104.4% above the Chemicals industry median of 3.89. Hengli Petrochemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 10 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 Hengli Petrochemical Co (SHSE:600346), the current Net Margin % is 7.95% 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 Hengli Petrochemical Co (SHSE:600346) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hengli Petrochemical Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥18.44 is trading 33.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥13.79.
GuruFocus considers Hengli Petrochemical Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:600346:
Net Margin %: 7.95% (36% above median its 10-year median of 5.83)
GF Value™: ¥13.79 vs. price of ¥18.44 (33.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 104.4% above the Chemicals median (#721 of 1581)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600346 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hengli Petrochemical Co Ltd engages in the petrochemical industry. Its principal activities include: the production and sales of chemical fibers; sales of purified terephthalic acid; and import and export of goods. The company's main products include oil refining products, chemical products, PTA, polyester chips, polyester fibers, and films, among others. The company mainly operates in three business segments: the Petrochemical business segment, the Polyester business segment, and the Headquarters and other business segments. Maximum revenue is generated from the Petrochemical segment. Geographically, the company earns maximum revenue from overseas markets through exports.
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