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Guangzhou Port CoSHSE:601228 +0.33%52 Net Margin % is 7.74% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 8.26. GuruFocus rates SHSE:601228 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥3.17 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,004 Transportation companies, Guangzhou Port Co ranks better than 54.68% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Guangzhou Port Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:601228'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.85 Med: 8.26 Max: 9.44
Current: 5.85
SHSE:601228's Net Margin % is ranked better than 54.68% of 1004
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 4.915
vs SHSE:601228: 5.85
Guangzhou Port Co (SHSE:601228) 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.
Guangzhou Port Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Guangzhou Port Co Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Guangzhou Port 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.
Guangzhou Port Co Net Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Guangzhou Port 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.
Guangzhou Port Co Net Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Guangzhou Port Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Guangzhou Port 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.
Guangzhou Port Co (SHSE:601228) has a Net Margin % of 7.74% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Guangzhou Port Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.26. Over the past decade, Guangzhou Port Co's Net Margin % has ranged from 5.85 to 9.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Guangzhou Port Co ranks #455 out of 1004 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 45.3%.
Is Guangzhou Port Co's Net Margin % too high?
Guangzhou Port Co's current Net Margin % of 7.74% is near median its 10-year median of 8.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.85 to a high of 9.44. The Transportation industry median Net Margin % is 4.92. Guangzhou Port Co's value of 7.74% is 57.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Guangzhou Port Co ranks #455 out of 1004 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Guangzhou Port Co has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Guangzhou Port Co's Net Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Guangzhou Port Co ranks #455 out of 1004 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Guangzhou Port Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.92. Guangzhou Port Co's value of 7.74% is 57.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Guangzhou Port Co's own Net Margin % has ranged from 5.85 to 9.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.26 vs. the industry median of 4.92, Guangzhou Port 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 Transportation company?
The median Net Margin % among Transportation companies is 4.92, based on 1,004 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. Guangzhou Port Co's current Net Margin % of 7.74% is 57.5% 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 Guangzhou Port Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Guangzhou Port Co's current Net Margin % is 7.74%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Guangzhou Port Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guangzhou Port Co (SHSE:601228) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥3.17, compared to a current price of ¥3.05 — trading 3.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 7.74%, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.26 and 57.5% above the Transportation industry median of 4.92. Guangzhou Port Co's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 7 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 Guangzhou Port Co (SHSE:601228), the current Net Margin % is 7.74% 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 Guangzhou Port Co (SHSE:601228) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guangzhou Port Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥3.05 is trading 3.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥3.17.
GuruFocus considers Guangzhou Port Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:601228:
Net Margin %: 7.74% (near median its 10-year median of 8.26)
GF Value™: ¥3.17 vs. price of ¥3.05 (3.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 57.5% above the Transportation median (#455 of 1004)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601228 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Guangzhou Port Co Ltd is a integrated hub port and container trunk port in South China. Further, it is also involved in various business activities which include container business, petrochemical business, steel business, food business, coal business and others.
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