The historical rank and industry rank for China Merchants Port Holdings Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:CPM'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 48.7 Med: 68.14 Max: 93.98
Current: 48.71
STU:CPM's Net Margin % is ranked better than 97.92% of 1008
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 4.98
vs STU:CPM: 48.71
China Merchants Port Holdings Co (STU:CPM) 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 Merchants Port Holdings Co Net Margin % Related Terms
China Merchants Port Holdings 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.
China Merchants Port Holdings Co Net Margin % Chart
China Merchants Port Holdings Co Net Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, China Merchants Port Holdings 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.
China Merchants Port Holdings Co Net Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, China Merchants Port Holdings Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Merchants Port Holdings 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.
China Merchants Port Holdings Co (STU:CPM) has a Net Margin % of 41.90% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on China Merchants Port Holdings Co and its competitors. This is 39% below median its historical median of 68.14. Over the past decade, China Merchants Port Holdings Co's Net Margin % has ranged from 48.70 to 93.98. According to the industry distribution chart, China Merchants Port Holdings Co ranks #21 out of 1008 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 2.1%.
Is China Merchants Port Holdings Co's Net Margin % too high?
China Merchants Port Holdings Co's current Net Margin % of 41.90% is 39% below median its 10-year median of 68.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 48.70 to a high of 93.98. The Transportation industry median Net Margin % is 4.98. China Merchants Port Holdings Co's value of 41.90% is 741.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Merchants Port Holdings Co ranks #21 out of 1008 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, China Merchants Port Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Merchants Port Holdings Co's Net Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, China Merchants Port Holdings Co ranks #21 out of 1008 companies for Net Margin %. This places China Merchants Port Holdings Co in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.98. China Merchants Port Holdings Co's value of 41.90% is 741.4% above this benchmark. Historically, China Merchants Port Holdings Co's own Net Margin % has ranged from 48.70 to 93.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 68.14 vs. the industry median of 4.98, China Merchants Port Holdings 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 a Transportation company?
The median Net Margin % among Transportation companies is 4.98, based on 1,008 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 Merchants Port Holdings Co's current Net Margin % of 41.90% is 741.4% 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 China Merchants Port Holdings Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Merchants Port Holdings Co's current Net Margin % is 41.90%, which is 39% below median its own 10-year median of 68.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Merchants Port Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Merchants Port Holdings Co (STU:CPM) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.52, compared to a current price of €1.41 — trading 7.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 41.90%, which is 39% below median its 10-year median of 68.14 and 741.4% above the Transportation industry median of 4.98. China Merchants Port Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 3 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 Merchants Port Holdings Co (STU:CPM), the current Net Margin % is 41.90% 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 Merchants Port Holdings Co (STU:CPM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Merchants Port Holdings Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €1.41 is trading 7.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.52.
GuruFocus considers China Merchants Port Holdings Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STU:CPM:
Net Margin %: 41.90% (39% below median its 10-year median of 68.14)
GF Value™: €1.52 vs. price of €1.41 (7.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 741.4% above the Transportation median (#21 of 1008)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:CPM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Merchants Port Holdings Co Business Description
China Merchants Port Holdings Co Ltd is a port service provider principally engaged in port operations, bonded logistics operations, and property investment. Its segments are port operations, bonded logistics operations, and other operations. Port operations generate maximum revenue, including container terminal operations and bulk and general cargo terminal operations conducted by the Group, its associates, and joint ventures across Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, as well as other international locations. Bonded logistics operations include logistics park operations, port transportation, and airport cargo handling. Other operations mainly include property development and investment, logistics operations by associates, and corporate functions.
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