Beijing Jingneng Power CoSHSE:600578 -3.40%71 Net Margin % is 10.82% as of Mar. 2026, which is 96% above its 10-year median of 5.51. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600578 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥3.93 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 421 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Beijing Jingneng Power Co ranks better than 62.23% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Beijing Jingneng Power Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:600578'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -14.01 Med: 5.51 Max: 15.17
Current: 9.95
SHSE:600578's Net Margin % is ranked better than 62.23% of 421
companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 6.17
vs SHSE:600578: 9.95
Beijing Jingneng Power Co (SHSE:600578) 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.
Beijing Jingneng Power Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Beijing Jingneng Power 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.
SHSE:600578 vs CEG, VST, NRG: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, Beijing Jingneng Power 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.
Beijing Jingneng Power Co Net Margin % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Beijing Jingneng Power Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Beijing Jingneng Power 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.
Beijing Jingneng Power Co (SHSE:600578) has a Net Margin % of 10.82% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Beijing Jingneng Power Co and its competitors. This is 96% above median its historical median of 5.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Beijing Jingneng Power Co ranks #159 out of 421 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 37.8%.
Is Beijing Jingneng Power Co's Net Margin % too high?
Beijing Jingneng Power Co's current Net Margin % of 10.82% is 96% above median its 10-year median of 5.51. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Net Margin % is 6.17. Beijing Jingneng Power Co's value of 10.82% is 75.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Beijing Jingneng Power Co ranks #159 out of 421 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Beijing Jingneng Power Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Beijing Jingneng Power Co's Net Margin % compare to CEG and VST?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Beijing Jingneng Power Co ranks #159 out of 421 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Beijing Jingneng Power Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 6.17. Beijing Jingneng Power Co's value of 10.82% is 75.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.51 vs. the industry median of 6.17, Beijing Jingneng Power 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. Beijing Jingneng Power Co's current Net Margin % of 10.82% is 75.4% 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 Beijing Jingneng Power 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. Beijing Jingneng Power Co's current Net Margin % is 10.82%, which is 96% above median its own 10-year median of 5.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Beijing Jingneng Power Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Beijing Jingneng Power Co (SHSE:600578) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥3.93, compared to a current price of ¥5.97 — trading 51.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 10.82%, which is 96% above median its 10-year median of 5.51 and 75.4% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 6.17. Beijing Jingneng Power Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 2 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 Beijing Jingneng Power Co (SHSE:600578), the current Net Margin % is 10.82% 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 Beijing Jingneng Power Co (SHSE:600578) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Beijing Jingneng Power Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥5.97 is trading 51.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥3.93.
GuruFocus considers Beijing Jingneng Power Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:600578:
Net Margin %: 10.82% (96% above median its 10-year median of 5.51)
GF Value™: ¥3.93 vs. price of ¥5.97 (51.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 75.4% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#159 of 421)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600578 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Beijing Jingneng Power Co Ltd is engaged in the generation and distribution of electric heating products and power equipment. The company business covers thermal power generation, combined heat and power generation (CHP), integrated coal and power operation, and electricity sales.
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