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What is China Everbright Environment Group Net Margin %?
China Everbright Environment GroupSTU:CNE +0.36%47 Net Margin % is 13.38% as of Dec. 2025, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 14.26. GuruFocus rates STU:CNE with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.34 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 237 Waste Management companies, China Everbright Environment Group ranks better than 82.28% on this metric.
STU:CNE'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.79 Med: 14.26 Max: 19.93
Current: 14.92
STU:CNE's Net Margin % is ranked better than 82.28% of 237
companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 4.14
vs STU:CNE: 14.92
China Everbright Environment Group (STU:CNE) 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.
China Everbright Environment Group Net Margin % Related Terms
China Everbright Environment Group 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.
China Everbright Environment Group Net Margin % Chart
For the Waste Management subindustry, China Everbright Environment Group'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.
China Everbright Environment Group Net Margin % vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, China Everbright Environment Group's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Everbright Environment Group'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.
China Everbright Environment Group (STU:CNE) has a Net Margin % of 13.38% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on China Everbright Environment Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 14.26. Over the past decade, China Everbright Environment Group's Net Margin % has ranged from 11.79 to 19.93. According to the industry distribution chart, China Everbright Environment Group ranks #42 out of 237 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 17.7%.
Is China Everbright Environment Group's Net Margin % too high?
China Everbright Environment Group's current Net Margin % of 13.38% is near median its 10-year median of 14.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.79 to a high of 19.93. The Waste Management industry median Net Margin % is 4.14. China Everbright Environment Group's value of 13.38% is 223.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Everbright Environment Group ranks #42 out of 237 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, China Everbright Environment Group has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Everbright Environment Group's Net Margin % compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, China Everbright Environment Group ranks #42 out of 237 companies for Net Margin %. This places China Everbright Environment Group in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.14. China Everbright Environment Group's value of 13.38% is 223.2% above this benchmark. Historically, China Everbright Environment Group's own Net Margin % has ranged from 11.79 to 19.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.26 vs. the industry median of 4.14, China Everbright Environment Group 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 Waste Management company?
The median Net Margin % among Waste Management companies is 4.14, based on 237 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. China Everbright Environment Group's current Net Margin % of 13.38% is 223.2% 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 China Everbright Environment Group and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Everbright Environment Group's current Net Margin % is 13.38%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 14.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Everbright Environment Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Everbright Environment Group (STU:CNE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.34, compared to a current price of €0.55 — trading 61.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 13.38%, which is near median its 10-year median of 14.26 and 223.2% above the Waste Management industry median of 4.14. China Everbright Environment Group's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 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 China Everbright Environment Group (STU:CNE), the current Net Margin % is 13.38% as of Dec. 2025. 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 China Everbright Environment Group (STU:CNE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Everbright Environment Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.55 is trading 61.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.34.
GuruFocus considers China Everbright Environment Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:CNE:
Net Margin %: 13.38% (near median its 10-year median of 14.26)
GF Value™: €0.34 vs. price of €0.55 (61.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 223.2% above the Waste Management median (#42 of 237)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:CNE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Everbright Environment Group Business Description
China Everbright Environment Group Ltd engages in construction and operation of environmental energy and water projects such as waste-to-energy plants, food and kitchen waste treatment projects, and sludge treatment and disposal projects. It also provides waste sorting, renewable resources utilization, and sanitation operation services. The company has several segments including Environmental energy project construction and operation, Greentech project construction and operation, Environmental water project construction and operation, and Others. Geographically, the company is active in Chinese Mainland, Germany, Poland, Vietnam, Hong Kong and Hong Kong generating key revenue from PRC region.
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