What is Shanghai Material Trading Co Net Margin %?
Shanghai Material Trading CoSHSE:600822 +2.16%55 Net Margin % is 1.64% as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 1.52. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600822 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥5.90 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 550 Conglomerates companies, Shanghai Material Trading Co ranks worse than 65.27% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shanghai Material Trading Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:600822'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.09 Med: 1.52 Max: 4.05
Current: 1.81
SHSE:600822's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 65.27% of 550
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 4.195
vs SHSE:600822: 1.81
Shanghai Material Trading Co (SHSE:600822) 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.
Shanghai Material Trading Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Shanghai Material Trading 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 Conglomerates subindustry, Shanghai Material Trading 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.
Shanghai Material Trading Co Net Margin % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Shanghai Material Trading Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shanghai Material Trading 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.
Shanghai Material Trading Co (SHSE:600822) has a Net Margin % of 1.64% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Shanghai Material Trading Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.52. Over the past decade, Shanghai Material Trading Co's Net Margin % has ranged from 0.09 to 4.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Shanghai Material Trading Co ranks #359 out of 550 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 65.3%.
Is Shanghai Material Trading Co's Net Margin % too high?
Shanghai Material Trading Co's current Net Margin % of 1.64% is near median its 10-year median of 1.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.09 to a high of 4.05. The Conglomerates industry median Net Margin % is 4.20. Shanghai Material Trading Co's value of 1.64% is 60.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shanghai Material Trading Co ranks #359 out of 550 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Shanghai Material Trading Co has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shanghai Material Trading Co's Net Margin % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Shanghai Material Trading Co ranks #359 out of 550 companies for Net Margin %. This places Shanghai Material Trading Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.20. Shanghai Material Trading Co's value of 1.64% is 60.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Shanghai Material Trading Co's own Net Margin % has ranged from 0.09 to 4.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.52 vs. the industry median of 4.20, Shanghai Material Trading 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Net Margin % among Conglomerates companies is 4.20, based on 550 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. Shanghai Material Trading Co's current Net Margin % of 1.64% is 60.9% 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 Shanghai Material Trading Co and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shanghai Material Trading Co's current Net Margin % is 1.64%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shanghai Material Trading Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanghai Material Trading Co (SHSE:600822) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥5.90, compared to a current price of ¥8.03 — trading 36.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 1.64%, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.52 and 60.9% below the Conglomerates industry median of 4.20. Shanghai Material Trading Co's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Shanghai Material Trading Co (SHSE:600822), the current Net Margin % is 1.64% 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 Shanghai Material Trading Co (SHSE:600822) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanghai Material Trading Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥8.03 is trading 36.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥5.90.
GuruFocus considers Shanghai Material Trading Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:600822:
Net Margin %: 1.64% (near median its 10-year median of 1.52)
GF Value™: ¥5.90 vs. price of ¥8.03 (36.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 60.9% below the Conglomerates median (#359 of 550)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600822 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shanghai Material Trading Co Ltd is principally engaged in the trading of metal, oil products and automobiles. The company operates its businesses in domestic and overseas markets. Its scopr of business include metal materials, mineral products, light chemical raw materials, building materials, wood, automobiles and accessories, mechanical and electrical equipment, fuel, hardware and electricity, textile Import and export trade business; warehousing, information consulting and technical services.
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