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CITIC Heavy Industries CoSHSE:601608 -4.94%64 Net Margin % is 4.31% as of Mar. 2026, which is 65% above its 10-year median of 2.62. GuruFocus rates SHSE:601608 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥4.09 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,035 Industrial Products companies, CITIC Heavy Industries Co ranks better than 50.94% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for CITIC Heavy Industries Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:601608'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -42 Med: 2.62 Max: 4.68
Current: 4.68
SHSE:601608's Net Margin % is ranked better than 50.94% of 3035
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 4.53
vs SHSE:601608: 4.68
CITIC Heavy Industries Co (SHSE:601608) 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.
CITIC Heavy Industries Co Net Margin % Related Terms
CITIC Heavy Industries 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:601608 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, CITIC Heavy Industries 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.
CITIC Heavy Industries Co Net Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, CITIC Heavy Industries Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CITIC Heavy Industries 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.
CITIC Heavy Industries Co (SHSE:601608) has a Net Margin % of 4.31% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on CITIC Heavy Industries Co and its competitors. This is 65% above median its historical median of 2.62. According to the industry distribution chart, CITIC Heavy Industries Co ranks #1489 out of 3035 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 49.1%.
Is CITIC Heavy Industries Co's Net Margin % too high?
CITIC Heavy Industries Co's current Net Margin % of 4.31% is 65% above median its 10-year median of 2.62. The Industrial Products industry median Net Margin % is 4.53. CITIC Heavy Industries Co's value of 4.31% is 4.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CITIC Heavy Industries Co ranks #1489 out of 3035 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, CITIC Heavy Industries Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CITIC Heavy Industries Co's Net Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, CITIC Heavy Industries Co ranks #1489 out of 3035 companies for Net Margin %. This puts CITIC Heavy Industries Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.53. CITIC Heavy Industries Co's value of 4.31% is 4.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.62 vs. the industry median of 4.53, CITIC Heavy Industries Co has consistently been below 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Net Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 4.53, based on 3,035 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. CITIC Heavy Industries Co's current Net Margin % of 4.31% is 4.9% below 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 CITIC Heavy Industries Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CITIC Heavy Industries Co's current Net Margin % is 4.31%, which is 65% above median its own 10-year median of 2.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CITIC Heavy Industries Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CITIC Heavy Industries Co (SHSE:601608) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥4.09, compared to a current price of ¥4.43 — trading 8.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 4.31%, which is 65% above median its 10-year median of 2.62 and 4.9% below the Industrial Products industry median of 4.53. CITIC Heavy Industries Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 4 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 CITIC Heavy Industries Co (SHSE:601608), the current Net Margin % is 4.31% 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 CITIC Heavy Industries Co (SHSE:601608) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CITIC Heavy Industries Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥4.43 is trading 8.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥4.09.
GuruFocus considers CITIC Heavy Industries Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:601608:
Net Margin %: 4.31% (65% above median its 10-year median of 2.62)
GF Value™: ¥4.09 vs. price of ¥4.43 (8.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 4.9% below the Industrial Products median (#1489 of 3035)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601608 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CITIC Heavy Industries Co Ltd manufactures and distributes large-scale equipment, large complete sets of technical equipment, large castings and forging. Its products include building materials, mining, metallurgy and environmental protection equipment. Geographically, it operates through China, however, its products are sold in both China and internationally.
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