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Ningbo Zhongbai CoSHSE:600857 53 Net Margin % is 35.92% as of Mar. 2026, which is 757% above its 10-year median of 4.19. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600857 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥3.36 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,130 Retail - Cyclical companies, Ningbo Zhongbai Co ranks better than 91.5% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ningbo Zhongbai Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:600857'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -46.7 Med: 4.19 Max: 39.93
Current: 13.04
SHSE:600857's Net Margin % is ranked better than 91.5% of 1130
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.285
vs SHSE:600857: 13.04
Ningbo Zhongbai Co (SHSE:600857) 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.
Ningbo Zhongbai Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Ningbo Zhongbai Co Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ningbo Zhongbai Co's Net Margin % can be seen below:
* 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 Department Stores subindustry, Ningbo Zhongbai 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.
Ningbo Zhongbai Co Net Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ningbo Zhongbai Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ningbo Zhongbai 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.
Ningbo Zhongbai Co (SHSE:600857) has a Net Margin % of 35.92% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Ningbo Zhongbai Co and its competitors. This is 757% above median its historical median of 4.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Ningbo Zhongbai Co ranks #96 out of 1130 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 8.5%.
Is Ningbo Zhongbai Co's Net Margin % too high?
Ningbo Zhongbai Co's current Net Margin % of 35.92% is 757% above median its 10-year median of 4.19. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Net Margin % is 2.29. Ningbo Zhongbai Co's value of 35.92% is 1472% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ningbo Zhongbai Co ranks #96 out of 1130 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ningbo Zhongbai Co has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ningbo Zhongbai Co's Net Margin % compare to DDS?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Ningbo Zhongbai Co ranks #96 out of 1130 companies for Net Margin %. This places Ningbo Zhongbai Co in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.29. Ningbo Zhongbai Co's value of 35.92% is 1472% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.19 vs. the industry median of 2.29, Ningbo Zhongbai 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Net Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.29, based on 1,130 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. Ningbo Zhongbai Co's current Net Margin % of 35.92% is 1472% 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 Ningbo Zhongbai Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ningbo Zhongbai Co's current Net Margin % is 35.92%, which is 757% above median its own 10-year median of 4.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ningbo Zhongbai Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ningbo Zhongbai Co (SHSE:600857) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥3.36, compared to a current price of ¥16.82 — trading 400.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 35.92%, which is 757% above median its 10-year median of 4.19 and 1472% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 2.29. Ningbo Zhongbai Co's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 Ningbo Zhongbai Co (SHSE:600857), the current Net Margin % is 35.92% 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 Ningbo Zhongbai Co (SHSE:600857) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ningbo Zhongbai Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥16.82 is trading 400.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥3.36.
GuruFocus considers Ningbo Zhongbai Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:600857:
Net Margin %: 35.92% (757% above median its 10-year median of 4.19)
GF Value™: ¥3.36 vs. price of ¥16.82 (400.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1472% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#96 of 1130)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600857 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ningbo Zhongbai Co Ltd is engaged in wholesale and retail of commercial department stores. The company's business scope includes gold, jewelry, needle textiles, clothing, cosmetics, luggage, shoes and hats, daily necessities, handicrafts, toys, culture, sporting goods and equipment, machinery and equipment, hardware, household appliances, electronic products, communication equipment, construction and decoration materials, furniture wholesale, and others.
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