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Ningbo Energy Group CoSHSE:600982 +2.65%52 Net Margin % is 6.78% as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 6.78. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600982 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥3.43 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 500 Utilities - Regulated companies, Ningbo Energy Group Co ranks better than 54.2% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ningbo Energy Group Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:600982'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.42 Med: 6.78 Max: 9.74
Current: 9.74
SHSE:600982's Net Margin % is ranked better than 54.2% of 500
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 8.655
vs SHSE:600982: 9.74
Ningbo Energy Group Co (SHSE:600982) 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 Energy Group Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Ningbo Energy Group 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:600982 vs NEE, SO, DUK: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Ningbo Energy Group 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 Energy Group Co Net Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Ningbo Energy Group Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ningbo Energy Group 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 Energy Group Co (SHSE:600982) has a Net Margin % of 6.78% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Ningbo Energy Group Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.78. Over the past decade, Ningbo Energy Group Co's Net Margin % has ranged from 3.42 to 9.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Ningbo Energy Group Co ranks #229 out of 500 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 45.8%.
Is Ningbo Energy Group Co's Net Margin % too high?
Ningbo Energy Group Co's current Net Margin % of 6.78% is near median its 10-year median of 6.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.42 to a high of 9.74. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Net Margin % is 8.66. Ningbo Energy Group Co's value of 6.78% is 21.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ningbo Energy Group Co ranks #229 out of 500 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ningbo Energy Group Co has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ningbo Energy Group Co's Net Margin % compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Ningbo Energy Group Co ranks #229 out of 500 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Ningbo Energy Group Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 8.66. Ningbo Energy Group Co's value of 6.78% is 21.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Ningbo Energy Group Co's own Net Margin % has ranged from 3.42 to 9.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.78 vs. the industry median of 8.66, Ningbo Energy Group 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Net Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 8.66, based on 500 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 Energy Group Co's current Net Margin % of 6.78% is 21.7% 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 Ningbo Energy Group Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Net Margin % is 8.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ningbo Energy Group Co's current Net Margin % is 6.78%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ningbo Energy Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ningbo Energy Group Co (SHSE:600982) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥3.43, compared to a current price of ¥4.64 — trading 35.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 6.78%, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.78 and 21.7% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 8.66. Ningbo Energy Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Ningbo Energy Group Co (SHSE:600982), the current Net Margin % is 6.78% 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 Energy Group Co (SHSE:600982) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ningbo Energy Group Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥4.64 is trading 35.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥3.43.
GuruFocus considers Ningbo Energy Group Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:600982:
Net Margin %: 6.78% (near median its 10-year median of 6.78)
GF Value™: ¥3.43 vs. price of ¥4.64 (35.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 21.7% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#229 of 500)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600982 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ningbo Energy Group Co Ltd is a China-based electricity producer. The company is engaged in the generation and distribution of electricity, heat, and ash. Its main business is cogeneration. The company conducts its business mainly in Beilun Chunxiao area and part of the heating area of Beilun City, Jinhua Jinxi Development Zone, and Yujiao Huangjiatun Town.
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