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Shenzhen Sunxing Light Alloys Materials Co (SHSE:603978) 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.
Shenzhen Sunxing Light Alloys Materials Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Shenzhen Sunxing Light Alloys Materials 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.
Shenzhen Sunxing Light Alloys Materials Co Net Margin % Chart
Shenzhen Sunxing Light Alloys Materials Co Annual Data
For the Aluminum subindustry, Shenzhen Sunxing Light Alloys Materials 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.
Shenzhen Sunxing Light Alloys Materials Co Net Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
* 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.
Shenzhen Sunxing Light Alloys Materials Co (SHSE:603978) has a Net Margin % of 2.00% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Shenzhen Sunxing Light Alloys Materials Co and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 2.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Shenzhen Sunxing Light Alloys Materials Co ranks #558 out of 844 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 66.1%.
Is Shenzhen Sunxing Light Alloys Materials Co's Net Margin % too high?
Shenzhen Sunxing Light Alloys Materials Co's current Net Margin % of 2.00% is 19% below median its 10-year median of 2.47. The Metals & Mining industry median Net Margin % is 3.92. Shenzhen Sunxing Light Alloys Materials Co's value of 2.00% is 48.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shenzhen Sunxing Light Alloys Materials Co ranks #558 out of 844 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Shenzhen Sunxing Light Alloys Materials Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shenzhen Sunxing Light Alloys Materials Co's Net Margin % compare to AA?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Shenzhen Sunxing Light Alloys Materials Co ranks #558 out of 844 companies for Net Margin %. This places Shenzhen Sunxing Light Alloys Materials Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.92. Shenzhen Sunxing Light Alloys Materials Co's value of 2.00% is 48.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.47 vs. the industry median of 3.92, Shenzhen Sunxing Light Alloys Materials 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Net Margin % among Metals & Mining companies is 3.92, based on 844 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. Shenzhen Sunxing Light Alloys Materials Co's current Net Margin % of 2.00% is 48.9% 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 Shenzhen Sunxing Light Alloys Materials Co and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shenzhen Sunxing Light Alloys Materials Co's current Net Margin % is 2.00%, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 2.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shenzhen Sunxing Light Alloys Materials Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shenzhen Sunxing Light Alloys Materials Co (SHSE:603978) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥23.03, compared to a current price of ¥18.75 — trading 18.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 2.00%, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 2.47 and 48.9% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 3.92. Shenzhen Sunxing Light Alloys Materials Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Shenzhen Sunxing Light Alloys Materials Co (SHSE:603978), the current Net Margin % is 2.00% 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 Shenzhen Sunxing Light Alloys Materials Co (SHSE:603978) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shenzhen Sunxing Light Alloys Materials Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥18.75 is trading 18.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥23.03.
GuruFocus considers Shenzhen Sunxing Light Alloys Materials Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:603978:
Net Margin %: 2.00% (19% below median its 10-year median of 2.47)
GF Value™: ¥23.03 vs. price of ¥18.75 (18.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 48.9% below the Metals & Mining median (#558 of 844)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:603978 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shenzhen Sunxing Light Alloys Materials Co Ltd operates in the industrial metals and minerals sector. The company is mainly engaged in research, development, production and sales of aluminium grain refiners. The products are widely used in various fields such as aerospace, rail transportation, military, marine, construction, machinery manufacturing, and chemical industry.
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