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What is Datang International Power Generation Co Net Margin %?
Datang International Power Generation CoSTU:BJI 49 Net Margin % is 9.56% as of Mar. 2026, which is 684% above its 10-year median of 1.22. GuruFocus rates STU:BJI with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.24 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 426 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Datang International Power Generation Co ranks better than 52.58% on this metric.
Datang International Power Generation Co (STU:BJI) 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.
Datang International Power Generation Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Datang International Power Generation 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.
Datang International Power Generation Co Net Margin % Chart
Datang International Power Generation Co Annual Data
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, Datang International Power Generation 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.
Datang International Power Generation Co Net Margin % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Datang International Power Generation Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Datang International Power Generation 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.
Datang International Power Generation Co (STU:BJI) has a Net Margin % of 9.56% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Datang International Power Generation Co and its competitors. This is 684% above median its historical median of 1.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Datang International Power Generation Co ranks #202 out of 426 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 47.4%.
Is Datang International Power Generation Co's Net Margin % too high?
Datang International Power Generation Co's current Net Margin % of 9.56% is 684% above median its 10-year median of 1.22. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Net Margin % is 5.96. Datang International Power Generation Co's value of 9.56% is 60.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Datang International Power Generation Co ranks #202 out of 426 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Datang International Power Generation Co has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Datang International Power Generation Co's Net Margin % compare to CEG and VST?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Datang International Power Generation Co ranks #202 out of 426 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Datang International Power Generation Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 5.96. Datang International Power Generation Co's value of 9.56% is 60.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.22 vs. the industry median of 5.96, Datang International Power Generation 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Net Margin % among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 5.96, based on 426 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. Datang International Power Generation Co's current Net Margin % of 9.56% is 60.4% 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 Datang International Power Generation Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Net Margin % is 5.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Datang International Power Generation Co's current Net Margin % is 9.56%, which is 684% above median its own 10-year median of 1.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Datang International Power Generation Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Datang International Power Generation Co (STU:BJI) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.24, compared to a current price of €0.28 — trading 17.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 9.56%, which is 684% above median its 10-year median of 1.22 and 60.4% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 5.96. Datang International Power Generation Co's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 5 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 Datang International Power Generation Co (STU:BJI), the current Net Margin % is 9.56% 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 Datang International Power Generation Co (STU:BJI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Datang International Power Generation Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.28 is trading 17.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.24.
GuruFocus considers Datang International Power Generation Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:BJI:
Net Margin %: 9.56% (684% above median its 10-year median of 1.22)
GF Value™: €0.24 vs. price of €0.28 (17.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 60.4% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#202 of 426)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:BJI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Datang International Power Generation Co Ltd is one of five state-controlled independent power producers in China. The power generation businesses of the Company and its subsidiaries cover provinces, municipalities, and autonomous regions across the country, whereas the coal-fired power generators of the Company are centralized in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei and southeast coastal regions. The majority of the hydropower projects are located in the southwest region. Wind power and photovoltaic power projects are distributed across the country in areas with abundant resources. The operating segments of the company are the Power and heat generation segment and the Other segments.
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