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Jiling Expressway CoSHSE:601518 -0.36%75 Net Margin % is 43.47% as of Mar. 2026, which is 56% above its 10-year median of 27.80. GuruFocus rates SHSE:601518 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥2.39 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,767 Construction companies, Jiling Expressway Co ranks better than 97.85% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Jiling Expressway Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:601518'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.67 Med: 27.8 Max: 37.76
Current: 35.61
SHSE:601518's Net Margin % is ranked better than 97.85% of 1767
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 3.9
vs SHSE:601518: 35.61
Jiling Expressway Co (SHSE:601518) 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.
Jiling Expressway Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Jiling Expressway Co Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Jiling Expressway 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.
Jiling Expressway Co Net Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Infrastructure Operations subindustry, Jiling Expressway 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.
Jiling Expressway Co Net Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Jiling Expressway Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Jiling Expressway 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.
Jiling Expressway Co (SHSE:601518) has a Net Margin % of 43.47% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Jiling Expressway Co and its competitors. This is 56% above median its historical median of 27.80. Over the past decade, Jiling Expressway Co's Net Margin % has ranged from 11.67 to 37.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Jiling Expressway Co ranks #38 out of 1767 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 2.2%.
Is Jiling Expressway Co's Net Margin % too high?
Jiling Expressway Co's current Net Margin % of 43.47% is 56% above median its 10-year median of 27.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.67 to a high of 37.76. The Construction industry median Net Margin % is 3.90. Jiling Expressway Co's value of 43.47% is 1014.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jiling Expressway Co ranks #38 out of 1767 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Jiling Expressway Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jiling Expressway Co's Net Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Jiling Expressway Co ranks #38 out of 1767 companies for Net Margin %. This places Jiling Expressway Co in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.90. Jiling Expressway Co's value of 43.47% is 1014.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Jiling Expressway Co's own Net Margin % has ranged from 11.67 to 37.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.80 vs. the industry median of 3.90, Jiling Expressway 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 Construction company?
The median Net Margin % among Construction companies is 3.90, based on 1,767 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. Jiling Expressway Co's current Net Margin % of 43.47% is 1014.6% 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 Jiling Expressway Co and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jiling Expressway Co's current Net Margin % is 43.47%, which is 56% above median its own 10-year median of 27.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jiling Expressway Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jiling Expressway Co (SHSE:601518) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥2.39, compared to a current price of ¥2.73 — trading 14.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 43.47%, which is 56% above median its 10-year median of 27.80 and 1014.6% above the Construction industry median of 3.90. Jiling Expressway Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Jiling Expressway Co (SHSE:601518), the current Net Margin % is 43.47% 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 Jiling Expressway Co (SHSE:601518) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jiling Expressway Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥2.73 is trading 14.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥2.39.
GuruFocus considers Jiling Expressway Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:601518:
Net Margin %: 43.47% (56% above median its 10-year median of 27.80)
GF Value™: ¥2.39 vs. price of ¥2.73 (14.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1014.6% above the Construction median (#38 of 1767)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601518 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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