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Sunstone Development CoSHSE:603612 -0.60%70 Net Margin % is 3.51% as of Jun. 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 4.37. GuruFocus rates SHSE:603612 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥23.93 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,594 Chemicals companies, Sunstone Development Co ranks worse than 59.72% on this metric.
Sunstone Development Co (SHSE:603612) 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.
Sunstone Development Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Sunstone Development 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.
For the Chemicals subindustry, Sunstone Development 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.
Sunstone Development Co Net Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sunstone Development Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sunstone Development 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.
Sunstone Development Co (SHSE:603612) has a Net Margin % of 3.51% as of Jun. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Sunstone Development Co and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 4.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Sunstone Development Co ranks #952 out of 1594 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 59.7%.
Is Sunstone Development Co's Net Margin % too high?
Sunstone Development Co's current Net Margin % of 3.51% is 20% below median its 10-year median of 4.37. The Chemicals industry median Net Margin % is 4.79. Sunstone Development Co's value of 3.51% is 26.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sunstone Development Co ranks #952 out of 1594 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sunstone Development Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sunstone Development Co's Net Margin % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sunstone Development Co ranks #952 out of 1594 companies for Net Margin %. This places Sunstone Development Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.79. Sunstone Development Co's value of 3.51% is 26.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.37 vs. the industry median of 4.79, Sunstone Development 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 Chemicals company?
The median Net Margin % among Chemicals companies is 4.79, based on 1,594 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. Sunstone Development Co's current Net Margin % of 3.51% is 26.7% 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 Sunstone Development Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sunstone Development Co's current Net Margin % is 3.51%, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 4.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sunstone Development Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sunstone Development Co (SHSE:603612) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥23.93, compared to a current price of ¥16.65 — trading 30.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 3.51%, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 4.37 and 26.7% below the Chemicals industry median of 4.79. Sunstone Development Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 8 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 Sunstone Development Co (SHSE:603612), the current Net Margin % is 3.51% as of Jun. 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 Sunstone Development Co (SHSE:603612) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sunstone Development Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥16.65 is trading 30.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥23.93.
GuruFocus considers Sunstone Development Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:603612:
Net Margin %: 3.51% (20% below median its 10-year median of 4.37)
GF Value™: ¥23.93 vs. price of ¥16.65 (30.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 26.7% below the Chemicals median (#952 of 1594)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:603612 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sunstone Development Co Ltd is a Chinese manufacturer of carbon-based materials for the aluminum and other industries. Its core business is the production of prebaked carbon anodes, which are consumed in the electrolytic smelting of primary aluminum, and it ranks among the larger anode producers in China. The company also produces cathode carbon blocks and related carbon products used in aluminum reduction cells, as well as anode petroleum coke and other carbon materials. Its customers are primarily aluminum smelters, both in China and overseas, and it exports to international markets. Revenue is generated mainly through the sale of carbon anodes and related carbon products, with volumes tied to aluminum production levels. The company operates manufacturing facilities in China and is listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange.
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