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SHSE:600378'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.92 Med: 10 Max: 12.85
Current: 8.83
SHSE:600378's Net Margin % is ranked better than 72.45% of 1579
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.92
vs SHSE:600378: 8.83
Haohua Chemical Science & Technology (SHSE:600378) 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.
Haohua Chemical Science & Technology Net Margin % Related Terms
Haohua Chemical Science & Technology 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.
Haohua Chemical Science & Technology Net Margin % Chart
For the Chemicals subindustry, Haohua Chemical Science & Technology'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.
Haohua Chemical Science & Technology Net Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Haohua Chemical Science & Technology's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Haohua Chemical Science & Technology'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.
Haohua Chemical Science & Technology (SHSE:600378) has a Net Margin % of 7.28% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Haohua Chemical Science & Technology and its competitors. This is 27% below median its historical median of 10.00. Over the past decade, Haohua Chemical Science & Technology's Net Margin % has ranged from 6.92 to 12.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Haohua Chemical Science & Technology ranks #435 out of 1579 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 27.5%.
Is Haohua Chemical Science & Technology's Net Margin % too high?
Haohua Chemical Science & Technology's current Net Margin % of 7.28% is 27% below median its 10-year median of 10.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.92 to a high of 12.85. The Chemicals industry median Net Margin % is 3.92. Haohua Chemical Science & Technology's value of 7.28% is 85.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Haohua Chemical Science & Technology ranks #435 out of 1579 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Haohua Chemical Science & Technology has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Haohua Chemical Science & Technology's Net Margin % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Haohua Chemical Science & Technology ranks #435 out of 1579 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Haohua Chemical Science & Technology in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.92. Haohua Chemical Science & Technology's value of 7.28% is 85.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Haohua Chemical Science & Technology's own Net Margin % has ranged from 6.92 to 12.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.00 vs. the industry median of 3.92, Haohua Chemical Science & Technology 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 3.92, based on 1,579 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. Haohua Chemical Science & Technology's current Net Margin % of 7.28% is 85.7% 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 Haohua Chemical Science & Technology and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Haohua Chemical Science & Technology's current Net Margin % is 7.28%, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 10.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Haohua Chemical Science & Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Haohua Chemical Science & Technology (SHSE:600378) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥34.56, compared to a current price of ¥43.70 — trading 26.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 7.28%, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 10.00 and 85.7% above the Chemicals industry median of 3.92. Haohua Chemical Science & Technology's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Haohua Chemical Science & Technology (SHSE:600378), the current Net Margin % is 7.28% 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 Haohua Chemical Science & Technology (SHSE:600378) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Haohua Chemical Science & Technology stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥43.70 is trading 26.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥34.56.
GuruFocus considers Haohua Chemical Science & Technology to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:600378:
Net Margin %: 7.28% (27% below median its 10-year median of 10.00)
GF Value™: ¥34.56 vs. price of ¥43.70 (26.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 85.7% above the Chemicals median (#435 of 1579)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600378 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Haohua Chemical Science & Technology Business Description
Haohua Chemical Science & Technology Corp Ltd is a China-based company engaged in the manufacturing of chemicals and related products It specializes in catalysts, PSA technology and equipment, research, production and sales of synthetic linalool and industrial gases, chemical engineering design, and engineering contracting.
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