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The historical rank and industry rank for Jiangsu Sopo Chemical Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:600746'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.95 Med: 3.42 Max: 30.01
Current: 1.14
SHSE:600746's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 67.95% of 1579
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.92
vs SHSE:600746: 1.14
Jiangsu Sopo Chemical Co (SHSE:600746) 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.
Jiangsu Sopo Chemical Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Jiangsu Sopo Chemical 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, Jiangsu Sopo Chemical 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.
Jiangsu Sopo Chemical Co Net Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Jiangsu Sopo Chemical Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Jiangsu Sopo Chemical 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.
Jiangsu Sopo Chemical Co (SHSE:600746) has a Net Margin % of 2.25% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Jiangsu Sopo Chemical Co and its competitors. This is 34% below median its historical median of 3.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Jiangsu Sopo Chemical Co ranks #1073 out of 1579 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 68%.
Is Jiangsu Sopo Chemical Co's Net Margin % too high?
Jiangsu Sopo Chemical Co's current Net Margin % of 2.25% is 34% below median its 10-year median of 3.42. The Chemicals industry median Net Margin % is 3.92. Jiangsu Sopo Chemical Co's value of 2.25% is 42.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jiangsu Sopo Chemical Co ranks #1073 out of 1579 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Jiangsu Sopo Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jiangsu Sopo Chemical Co's Net Margin % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Jiangsu Sopo Chemical Co ranks #1073 out of 1579 companies for Net Margin %. This places Jiangsu Sopo Chemical Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.92. Jiangsu Sopo Chemical Co's value of 2.25% is 42.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.42 vs. the industry median of 3.92, Jiangsu Sopo Chemical 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 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. Jiangsu Sopo Chemical Co's current Net Margin % of 2.25% is 42.6% 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 Jiangsu Sopo Chemical Co 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. Jiangsu Sopo Chemical Co's current Net Margin % is 2.25%, which is 34% below median its own 10-year median of 3.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jiangsu Sopo Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jiangsu Sopo Chemical Co (SHSE:600746) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥6.61, compared to a current price of ¥6.64 — trading 0.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 2.25%, which is 34% below median its 10-year median of 3.42 and 42.6% below the Chemicals industry median of 3.92. Jiangsu Sopo Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 6 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 Jiangsu Sopo Chemical Co (SHSE:600746), the current Net Margin % is 2.25% 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 Jiangsu Sopo Chemical Co (SHSE:600746) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jiangsu Sopo Chemical Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥6.64 is trading 0.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥6.61.
GuruFocus considers Jiangsu Sopo Chemical Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:600746:
Net Margin %: 2.25% (34% below median its 10-year median of 3.42)
GF Value™: ¥6.61 vs. price of ¥6.64 (0.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 42.6% below the Chemicals median (#1073 of 1579)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600746 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Jiangsu Sopo Chemical Co Ltd is a China-based company principally engaged in the production and distribution of chemical products. The products offered by the group include sulfuric acid, Bleaching powder, ADC foaming agent, Ethyl acetate, Glacial acetic acid and Methanol . Geographically, the activities are carried out through China.
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