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BOC International China CoSHSE:601696 -4.31%64 Net Margin % is 39.24% as of Mar. 2026, which is 32% above its 10-year median of 29.74. GuruFocus rates SHSE:601696 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥13.65 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 776 Capital Markets companies, BOC International China Co ranks better than 69.85% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for BOC International China Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:601696'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 25.59 Med: 29.74 Max: 37.64
Current: 31.64
SHSE:601696's Net Margin % is ranked better than 69.85% of 776
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 14.81
vs SHSE:601696: 31.64
BOC International China Co (SHSE:601696) 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.
BOC International China Co Net Margin % Related Terms
BOC International China 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:601696 vs MS, GS, SCHW: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, BOC International China 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.
BOC International China Co Net Margin % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, BOC International China Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BOC International China 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.
BOC International China Co (SHSE:601696) has a Net Margin % of 39.24% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on BOC International China Co and its competitors. This is 32% above median its historical median of 29.74. Over the past decade, BOC International China Co's Net Margin % has ranged from 25.59 to 37.64. According to the industry distribution chart, BOC International China Co ranks #234 out of 776 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 30.2%.
Is BOC International China Co's Net Margin % too high?
BOC International China Co's current Net Margin % of 39.24% is 32% above median its 10-year median of 29.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.59 to a high of 37.64. The Capital Markets industry median Net Margin % is 14.81. BOC International China Co's value of 39.24% is 165% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BOC International China Co ranks #234 out of 776 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, BOC International China Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BOC International China Co's Net Margin % compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, BOC International China Co ranks #234 out of 776 companies for Net Margin %. This puts BOC International China Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 14.81. BOC International China Co's value of 39.24% is 165% above this benchmark. Historically, BOC International China Co's own Net Margin % has ranged from 25.59 to 37.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 29.74 vs. the industry median of 14.81, BOC International China 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Net Margin % among Capital Markets companies is 14.81, based on 776 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. BOC International China Co's current Net Margin % of 39.24% is 165% 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 BOC International China Co and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Net Margin % is 14.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BOC International China Co's current Net Margin % is 39.24%, which is 32% above median its own 10-year median of 29.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BOC International China Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BOC International China Co (SHSE:601696) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥13.65, compared to a current price of ¥11.31 — trading 17.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 39.24%, which is 32% above median its 10-year median of 29.74 and 165% above the Capital Markets industry median of 14.81. BOC International China Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 2 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 BOC International China Co (SHSE:601696), the current Net Margin % is 39.24% 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 BOC International China Co (SHSE:601696) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BOC International China Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥11.31 is trading 17.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥13.65.
GuruFocus considers BOC International China Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:601696:
Net Margin %: 39.24% (32% above median its 10-year median of 29.74)
GF Value™: ¥13.65 vs. price of ¥11.31 (17.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 165% above the Capital Markets median (#234 of 776)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601696 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
BOC International China Co Ltd is engaged in Investment banking business, securities brokerage business, asset management business, securities proprietary business, private equity investment business, futures business, and other businesses. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Securities brokerage business.
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