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SHSE:601668'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.86 Med: 2.75 Max: 3.19
Current: 1.86
SHSE:601668's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 64.06% of 1767
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 3.9
vs SHSE:601668: 1.86
China State Construction Engineering (SHSE:601668) 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.
China State Construction Engineering Net Margin % Related Terms
China State Construction Engineering 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.
China State Construction Engineering Net Margin % Chart
SHSE:601668 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, China State Construction Engineering'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.
China State Construction Engineering Net Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, China State Construction Engineering's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China State Construction Engineering'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.
China State Construction Engineering (SHSE:601668) has a Net Margin % of 2.71% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on China State Construction Engineering and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.75. Over the past decade, China State Construction Engineering's Net Margin % has ranged from 1.86 to 3.19. According to the industry distribution chart, China State Construction Engineering ranks #1132 out of 1767 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 64.1%.
Is China State Construction Engineering's Net Margin % too high?
China State Construction Engineering's current Net Margin % of 2.71% is near median its 10-year median of 2.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.86 to a high of 3.19. The Construction industry median Net Margin % is 3.90. China State Construction Engineering's value of 2.71% is 30.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China State Construction Engineering ranks #1132 out of 1767 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, China State Construction Engineering has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China State Construction Engineering's Net Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, China State Construction Engineering ranks #1132 out of 1767 companies for Net Margin %. This places China State Construction Engineering in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.90. China State Construction Engineering's value of 2.71% is 30.5% below this benchmark. Historically, China State Construction Engineering's own Net Margin % has ranged from 1.86 to 3.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.75 vs. the industry median of 3.90, China State Construction Engineering 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 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. China State Construction Engineering's current Net Margin % of 2.71% is 30.5% 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 China State Construction Engineering 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. China State Construction Engineering's current Net Margin % is 2.71%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China State Construction Engineering stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China State Construction Engineering (SHSE:601668) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥5.23, compared to a current price of ¥4.53 — trading 13.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 2.71%, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.75 and 30.5% below the Construction industry median of 3.90. China State Construction Engineering's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 China State Construction Engineering (SHSE:601668), the current Net Margin % is 2.71% 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 China State Construction Engineering (SHSE:601668) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China State Construction Engineering stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥4.53 is trading 13.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥5.23.
GuruFocus considers China State Construction Engineering to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:601668:
Net Margin %: 2.71% (near median its 10-year median of 2.75)
GF Value™: ¥5.23 vs. price of ¥4.53 (13.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 30.5% below the Construction median (#1132 of 1767)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601668 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China State Construction Engineering Business Description
China State Construction Engineering Corp Ltd is a construction and real estate conglomerate. The company conducts its operations through five segments: Housing Construction segment, Infrastructure Construction and Investment segment, Real Estate Development and Investment segment, Design & Survey segment, and Others segment. It derives the majority of its revenue from the Housing Construction segment. The company's services include product technology research and development, survey and design, real estate development, engineering contracting, equipment manufacturing, asset operation, and property management.
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