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Chengdu Gas GroupSHSE:603053 +1.25%82 Net Margin % is 10.35% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 10.06. GuruFocus rates SHSE:603053 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥9.97 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 499 Utilities - Regulated companies, Chengdu Gas Group ranks better than 51.5% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Chengdu Gas Group's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:603053'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.86 Med: 10.06 Max: 12.16
Current: 8.86
SHSE:603053's Net Margin % is ranked better than 51.5% of 499
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 8.49
vs SHSE:603053: 8.86
Chengdu Gas Group (SHSE:603053) 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.
Chengdu Gas Group Net Margin % Related Terms
Chengdu Gas Group Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chengdu Gas Group'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.
For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Chengdu Gas Group'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.
Chengdu Gas Group Net Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Chengdu Gas Group's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chengdu Gas Group'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.
Chengdu Gas Group (SHSE:603053) has a Net Margin % of 10.35% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Chengdu Gas Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 10.06. Over the past decade, Chengdu Gas Group's Net Margin % has ranged from 8.86 to 12.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Chengdu Gas Group ranks #242 out of 499 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 48.5%.
Is Chengdu Gas Group's Net Margin % too high?
Chengdu Gas Group's current Net Margin % of 10.35% is near median its 10-year median of 10.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.86 to a high of 12.16. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Net Margin % is 8.49. Chengdu Gas Group's value of 10.35% is 21.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chengdu Gas Group ranks #242 out of 499 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Chengdu Gas Group has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chengdu Gas Group's Net Margin % compare to ATO and NI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Chengdu Gas Group ranks #242 out of 499 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Chengdu Gas Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 8.49. Chengdu Gas Group's value of 10.35% is 21.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Chengdu Gas Group's own Net Margin % has ranged from 8.86 to 12.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.06 vs. the industry median of 8.49, Chengdu Gas Group 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Net Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 8.49, based on 499 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. Chengdu Gas Group's current Net Margin % of 10.35% is 21.9% 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 Chengdu Gas Group and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Net Margin % is 8.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chengdu Gas Group's current Net Margin % is 10.35%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 10.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chengdu Gas Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chengdu Gas Group (SHSE:603053) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥9.97, compared to a current price of ¥8.89 — trading 10.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 10.35%, which is near median its 10-year median of 10.06 and 21.9% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 8.49. Chengdu Gas Group's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 3 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 Chengdu Gas Group (SHSE:603053), the current Net Margin % is 10.35% 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 Chengdu Gas Group (SHSE:603053) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chengdu Gas Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥8.89 is trading 10.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥9.97.
GuruFocus considers Chengdu Gas Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:603053:
Net Margin %: 10.35% (near median its 10-year median of 10.06)
GF Value™: ¥9.97 vs. price of ¥8.89 (10.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 21.9% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#242 of 499)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:603053 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chengdu Gas Group Corp Ltd is engaged in urban gas supply in large and medium cities in China. The company's business includes city gas supply, gas engineering planning, design, construction and installation, gas transmission and distribution, application, management, gas intelligent system research and development, equipment manufacturing, gas special equipment, pressure vessels, measuring device testing, gas appliances and equipment sales.
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