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Western Region Gold CoSHSE:601069 +5.07%61 Net Margin % is 6.46% as of Mar. 2026, which is 155% above its 10-year median of 2.53. GuruFocus rates SHSE:601069 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥51.30 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 841 Metals & Mining companies, Western Region Gold Co ranks better than 55.53% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Western Region Gold Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:601069'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.13 Med: 2.53 Max: 11.37
Current: 4.93
SHSE:601069's Net Margin % is ranked better than 55.53% of 841
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 3.47
vs SHSE:601069: 4.93
Western Region Gold Co (SHSE:601069) 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.
Western Region Gold Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Western Region Gold 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:601069 vs NEM, AU, RGLD: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Gold subindustry, Western Region Gold 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.
Western Region Gold Co Net Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Western Region Gold Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Western Region Gold 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.
Western Region Gold Co (SHSE:601069) has a Net Margin % of 6.46% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Western Region Gold Co and its competitors. This is 155% above median its historical median of 2.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Western Region Gold Co ranks #374 out of 841 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 44.5%.
Is Western Region Gold Co's Net Margin % too high?
Western Region Gold Co's current Net Margin % of 6.46% is 155% above median its 10-year median of 2.53. The Metals & Mining industry median Net Margin % is 3.47. Western Region Gold Co's value of 6.46% is 86.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Western Region Gold Co ranks #374 out of 841 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Western Region Gold Co has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Western Region Gold Co's Net Margin % compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Western Region Gold Co ranks #374 out of 841 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Western Region Gold Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.47. Western Region Gold Co's value of 6.46% is 86.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.53 vs. the industry median of 3.47, Western Region Gold 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Net Margin % among Metals & Mining companies is 3.47, based on 841 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. Western Region Gold Co's current Net Margin % of 6.46% is 86.2% 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 Western Region Gold Co and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Western Region Gold Co's current Net Margin % is 6.46%, which is 155% above median its own 10-year median of 2.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Western Region Gold Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Region Gold Co (SHSE:601069) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥51.30, compared to a current price of ¥24.06 — trading 53.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 6.46%, which is 155% above median its 10-year median of 2.53 and 86.2% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 3.47. Western Region Gold Co's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 5 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 Western Region Gold Co (SHSE:601069), the current Net Margin % is 6.46% 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 Western Region Gold Co (SHSE:601069) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Region Gold Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥24.06 is trading 53.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥51.30.
GuruFocus considers Western Region Gold Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:601069:
Net Margin %: 6.46% (155% above median its 10-year median of 2.53)
GF Value™: ¥51.30 vs. price of ¥24.06 (53.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 86.2% above the Metals & Mining median (#374 of 841)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601069 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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