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Xingtong Shipping CoSHSE:603209 +2.82%89 Net Margin % is 23.84% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 24.71. GuruFocus rates SHSE:603209 with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥17.00 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,004 Transportation companies, Xingtong Shipping Co ranks better than 82.67% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Xingtong Shipping Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:603209'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.58 Med: 24.71 Max: 35.12
Current: 17.96
SHSE:603209's Net Margin % is ranked better than 82.67% of 1004
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 4.89
vs SHSE:603209: 17.96
Xingtong Shipping Co (SHSE:603209) 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.
Xingtong Shipping Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Xingtong Shipping Co Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Xingtong Shipping Co'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.
Xingtong Shipping Co Net Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Xingtong Shipping 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.
Xingtong Shipping Co Net Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Xingtong Shipping Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Xingtong Shipping 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.
Xingtong Shipping Co (SHSE:603209) has a Net Margin % of 23.84% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Xingtong Shipping Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 24.71. Over the past decade, Xingtong Shipping Co's Net Margin % has ranged from 16.58 to 35.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Xingtong Shipping Co ranks #174 out of 1004 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 17.3%.
Is Xingtong Shipping Co's Net Margin % too high?
Xingtong Shipping Co's current Net Margin % of 23.84% is near median its 10-year median of 24.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.58 to a high of 35.12. The Transportation industry median Net Margin % is 4.89. Xingtong Shipping Co's value of 23.84% is 387.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Xingtong Shipping Co ranks #174 out of 1004 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Xingtong Shipping Co has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Xingtong Shipping Co's Net Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Xingtong Shipping Co ranks #174 out of 1004 companies for Net Margin %. This places Xingtong Shipping Co in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.89. Xingtong Shipping Co's value of 23.84% is 387.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Xingtong Shipping Co's own Net Margin % has ranged from 16.58 to 35.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.71 vs. the industry median of 4.89, Xingtong Shipping 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 Transportation company?
The median Net Margin % among Transportation companies is 4.89, based on 1,004 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. Xingtong Shipping Co's current Net Margin % of 23.84% is 387.5% 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 Xingtong Shipping Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Xingtong Shipping Co's current Net Margin % is 23.84%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 24.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Xingtong Shipping Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Xingtong Shipping Co (SHSE:603209) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥17.00, compared to a current price of ¥13.13 — trading 22.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 23.84%, which is near median its 10-year median of 24.71 and 387.5% above the Transportation industry median of 4.89. Xingtong Shipping Co's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 Xingtong Shipping Co (SHSE:603209), the current Net Margin % is 23.84% 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 Xingtong Shipping Co (SHSE:603209) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Xingtong Shipping Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥13.13 is trading 22.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥17.00.
GuruFocus considers Xingtong Shipping Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:603209:
Net Margin %: 23.84% (near median its 10-year median of 24.71)
GF Value™: ¥17.00 vs. price of ¥13.13 (22.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 387.5% above the Transportation median (#174 of 1004)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:603209 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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