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Jiangsu Jiangnan Water CoSHSE:601199 -3.38%75 Net Margin % is 28.53% as of Mar. 2026, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 24.27. GuruFocus rates SHSE:601199 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥5.66 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 500 Utilities - Regulated companies, Jiangsu Jiangnan Water Co ranks better than 89.2% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Jiangsu Jiangnan Water Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:601199'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 21.68 Med: 24.27 Max: 29.46
Current: 24.6
SHSE:601199's Net Margin % is ranked better than 89.2% of 500
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 8.655
vs SHSE:601199: 24.60
Jiangsu Jiangnan Water Co (SHSE:601199) 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 Jiangnan Water Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Jiangsu Jiangnan Water 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:601199 vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Jiangsu Jiangnan Water 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 Jiangnan Water Co Net Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Jiangsu Jiangnan Water Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Jiangsu Jiangnan Water 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 Jiangnan Water Co (SHSE:601199) has a Net Margin % of 28.53% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Jiangsu Jiangnan Water Co and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 24.27. Over the past decade, Jiangsu Jiangnan Water Co's Net Margin % has ranged from 21.68 to 29.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Jiangsu Jiangnan Water Co ranks #54 out of 500 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 10.8%.
Is Jiangsu Jiangnan Water Co's Net Margin % too high?
Jiangsu Jiangnan Water Co's current Net Margin % of 28.53% is 18% above median its 10-year median of 24.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.68 to a high of 29.46. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Net Margin % is 8.66. Jiangsu Jiangnan Water Co's value of 28.53% is 229.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jiangsu Jiangnan Water Co ranks #54 out of 500 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Jiangsu Jiangnan Water Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jiangsu Jiangnan Water Co's Net Margin % compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Jiangsu Jiangnan Water Co ranks #54 out of 500 companies for Net Margin %. This places Jiangsu Jiangnan Water Co in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 8.66. Jiangsu Jiangnan Water Co's value of 28.53% is 229.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Jiangsu Jiangnan Water Co's own Net Margin % has ranged from 21.68 to 29.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.27 vs. the industry median of 8.66, Jiangsu Jiangnan Water 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 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. Jiangsu Jiangnan Water Co's current Net Margin % of 28.53% is 229.6% 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 Jiangsu Jiangnan Water 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. Jiangsu Jiangnan Water Co's current Net Margin % is 28.53%, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 24.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jiangsu Jiangnan Water Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jiangsu Jiangnan Water Co (SHSE:601199) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥5.66, compared to a current price of ¥6.00 — trading 6% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 28.53%, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 24.27 and 229.6% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 8.66. Jiangsu Jiangnan Water Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 9 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 Jiangnan Water Co (SHSE:601199), the current Net Margin % is 28.53% 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 Jiangnan Water Co (SHSE:601199) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jiangsu Jiangnan Water Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥6.00 is trading 6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥5.66.
GuruFocus considers Jiangsu Jiangnan Water Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:601199:
Net Margin %: 28.53% (18% above median its 10-year median of 24.27)
GF Value™: ¥5.66 vs. price of ¥6.00 (6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 229.6% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#54 of 500)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601199 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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