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What is Shanghai Baosteel Packaging Co Net Margin %?
Shanghai Baosteel Packaging CoSHSE:601968 -2.80%60 Net Margin % is 2.68% as of Mar. 2026, which is 23% above its 10-year median of 2.18. GuruFocus rates SHSE:601968 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥5.80 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 394 Packaging & Containers companies, Shanghai Baosteel Packaging Co ranks worse than 60.41% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shanghai Baosteel Packaging Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:601968'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.15 Med: 2.18 Max: 3.81
Current: 2.12
SHSE:601968's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 60.41% of 394
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 3.575
vs SHSE:601968: 2.12
Shanghai Baosteel Packaging Co (SHSE:601968) 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.
Shanghai Baosteel Packaging Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Shanghai Baosteel Packaging 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:601968 vs SW, PKG, IP: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Shanghai Baosteel Packaging 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.
Shanghai Baosteel Packaging Co Net Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Shanghai Baosteel Packaging Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shanghai Baosteel Packaging 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.
Shanghai Baosteel Packaging Co (SHSE:601968) has a Net Margin % of 2.68% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Shanghai Baosteel Packaging Co and its competitors. This is 23% above median its historical median of 2.18. Over the past decade, Shanghai Baosteel Packaging Co's Net Margin % has ranged from 0.15 to 3.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Shanghai Baosteel Packaging Co ranks #238 out of 394 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 60.4%.
Is Shanghai Baosteel Packaging Co's Net Margin % too high?
Shanghai Baosteel Packaging Co's current Net Margin % of 2.68% is 23% above median its 10-year median of 2.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.15 to a high of 3.81. The Packaging & Containers industry median Net Margin % is 3.58. Shanghai Baosteel Packaging Co's value of 2.68% is 25% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shanghai Baosteel Packaging Co ranks #238 out of 394 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Shanghai Baosteel Packaging Co has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shanghai Baosteel Packaging Co's Net Margin % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Shanghai Baosteel Packaging Co ranks #238 out of 394 companies for Net Margin %. This places Shanghai Baosteel Packaging Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.58. Shanghai Baosteel Packaging Co's value of 2.68% is 25% below this benchmark. Historically, Shanghai Baosteel Packaging Co's own Net Margin % has ranged from 0.15 to 3.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.18 vs. the industry median of 3.58, Shanghai Baosteel Packaging 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 a Packaging & Containers company?
The median Net Margin % among Packaging & Containers companies is 3.58, based on 394 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. Shanghai Baosteel Packaging Co's current Net Margin % of 2.68% is 25% 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 Shanghai Baosteel Packaging Co and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shanghai Baosteel Packaging Co's current Net Margin % is 2.68%, which is 23% above median its own 10-year median of 2.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shanghai Baosteel Packaging Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanghai Baosteel Packaging Co (SHSE:601968) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥5.80, compared to a current price of ¥4.16 — trading 28.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 2.68%, which is 23% above median its 10-year median of 2.18 and 25% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 3.58. Shanghai Baosteel Packaging Co's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 5 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 Shanghai Baosteel Packaging Co (SHSE:601968), the current Net Margin % is 2.68% 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 Shanghai Baosteel Packaging Co (SHSE:601968) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanghai Baosteel Packaging Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥4.16 is trading 28.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥5.80.
GuruFocus considers Shanghai Baosteel Packaging Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:601968:
Net Margin %: 2.68% (23% above median its 10-year median of 2.18)
GF Value™: ¥5.80 vs. price of ¥4.16 (28.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 25% below the Packaging & Containers median (#238 of 394)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601968 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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