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The historical rank and industry rank for Sokan New Materials Group Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:688157'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.37 Med: 15.51 Max: 20.41
Current: 1.37
SHSE:688157's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 66.75% of 1579
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.92
vs SHSE:688157: 1.37
Sokan New Materials Group Co (SHSE:688157) 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.
Sokan New Materials Group Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Sokan New Materials Group 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:688157 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Sokan New Materials Group 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.
Sokan New Materials Group Co Net Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sokan New Materials Group Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sokan New Materials Group 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.
Sokan New Materials Group Co (SHSE:688157) has a Net Margin % of -5.47% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Sokan New Materials Group Co and its competitors. Over the past decade, Sokan New Materials Group Co's Net Margin % has ranged from 1.37 to 20.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Sokan New Materials Group Co ranks #1054 out of 1579 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 66.8%.
Is Sokan New Materials Group Co's Net Margin % too high?
Sokan New Materials Group Co's current Net Margin % is -5.47%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.37 to a high of 20.41. Based on the distribution chart, Sokan New Materials Group Co ranks #1054 out of 1579 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sokan New Materials Group Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sokan New Materials Group Co's Net Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sokan New Materials Group Co ranks #1054 out of 1579 companies for Net Margin %. This places Sokan New Materials Group Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.92. Historically, Sokan New Materials Group Co's own Net Margin % has ranged from 1.37 to 20.41 over the past decade. 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 3.92, based on 1,579 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. 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 Sokan New Materials Group Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals 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. Sokan New Materials Group Co's current Net Margin % is -5.47%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sokan New Materials Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sokan New Materials Group Co (SHSE:688157) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥34.67, compared to a current price of ¥17.58 — trading 49.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is -5.47%. Sokan New Materials Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 10 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 Sokan New Materials Group Co (SHSE:688157), the current Net Margin % is -5.47% 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 Sokan New Materials Group Co (SHSE:688157) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sokan New Materials Group Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥17.58 is trading 49.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥34.67.
GuruFocus considers Sokan New Materials Group Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:688157:
Net Margin %: -5.47%
GF Value™: ¥34.67 vs. price of ¥17.58 (49.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688157 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sokan New Materials Group Co Ltd is engaged in the production and sales of new functional coating materials such as paints and special inks. It provides services to market segments such as mobile phones and related accessories, notebook computers and related accessories, wearable devices, and smart home appliances, passenger cars.
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