SHSE:601231'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.72 Med: 3.38 Max: 4.47
Current: 3.29
SHSE:601231's Net Margin % is ranked better than 53.05% of 2477
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.7
vs SHSE:601231: 3.29
Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co (SHSE:601231) 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.
Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) 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.
Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co Net Margin % Chart
Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co Annual Data
SHSE:601231 vs APH, GLW, TEL: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) 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.
Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co Net Margin % vs Hardware Industry
* 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.
Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co (SHSE:601231) has a Net Margin % of 3.13% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.38. Over the past decade, Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co's Net Margin % has ranged from 2.72 to 4.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co ranks #1163 out of 2477 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 47%.
Is Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co's Net Margin % too high?
Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co's current Net Margin % of 3.13% is near median its 10-year median of 3.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.72 to a high of 4.47. The Hardware industry median Net Margin % is 2.70. Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co's value of 3.13% is 15.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co ranks #1163 out of 2477 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co's Net Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co ranks #1163 out of 2477 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.70. Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co's value of 3.13% is 15.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co's own Net Margin % has ranged from 2.72 to 4.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.38 vs. the industry median of 2.70, Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) 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 Hardware company?
The median Net Margin % among Hardware companies is 2.70, based on 2,477 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. Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co's current Net Margin % of 3.13% is 15.9% 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 Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co's current Net Margin % is 3.13%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co (SHSE:601231) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥15.15, compared to a current price of ¥32.94 — trading 117.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 3.13%, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.38 and 15.9% above the Hardware industry median of 2.70. Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 3 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 Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co (SHSE:601231), the current Net Margin % is 3.13% 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 Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co (SHSE:601231) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥32.94 is trading 117.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥15.15.
GuruFocus considers Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:601231:
Net Margin %: 3.13% (near median its 10-year median of 3.38)
GF Value™: ¥15.15 vs. price of ¥32.94 (117.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 15.9% above the Hardware median (#1163 of 2477)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601231 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co Business Description
Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co Ltd provides electronics manufacturing service industry, and its products are mainly used in consumer electronics, cloud storage, industrial, automotive electronics, and medical industries. The Company's service products, business layout, and operations are characterized by modularization, diversification, and globalization. The company's sales service network spans North America, Europe, Japan, China, Taiwan, and has manufacturing sites in China, Taiwan, Korea, and Mexico.
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