China Water Affairs GroupSTU:CUBB -0.79%41 Net Margin % is 11.02% as of Sep. 2025, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 14.79. GuruFocus rates STU:CUBB with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.44 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 501 Utilities - Regulated companies, China Water Affairs Group ranks worse than 52.1% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for China Water Affairs Group's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:CUBB'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.18 Med: 14.79 Max: 18.86
Current: 8.18
STU:CUBB's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 52.1% of 501
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 8.8
vs STU:CUBB: 8.18
China Water Affairs Group (STU:CUBB) 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 Water Affairs Group Net Margin % Related Terms
China Water Affairs 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.
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, China Water Affairs 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 Water Affairs Group Net Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, China Water Affairs Group's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Water Affairs 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 Water Affairs Group (STU:CUBB) has a Net Margin % of 11.02% as of Sep. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on China Water Affairs Group and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 14.79. Over the past decade, China Water Affairs Group's Net Margin % has ranged from 8.18 to 18.86. According to the industry distribution chart, China Water Affairs Group ranks #261 out of 501 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 52.1%.
Is China Water Affairs Group's Net Margin % too high?
China Water Affairs Group's current Net Margin % of 11.02% is 25% below median its 10-year median of 14.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.18 to a high of 18.86. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Net Margin % is 8.80. China Water Affairs Group's value of 11.02% is 25.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Water Affairs Group ranks #261 out of 501 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, China Water Affairs Group has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Water Affairs Group's Net Margin % compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, China Water Affairs Group ranks #261 out of 501 companies for Net Margin %. This places China Water Affairs Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 8.80. China Water Affairs Group's value of 11.02% is 25.2% above this benchmark. Historically, China Water Affairs Group's own Net Margin % has ranged from 8.18 to 18.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.79 vs. the industry median of 8.80, China Water Affairs 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Net Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 8.80, based on 501 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 Water Affairs Group's current Net Margin % of 11.02% is 25.2% 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 Water Affairs Group and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Net Margin % is 8.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Water Affairs Group's current Net Margin % is 11.02%, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 14.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Water Affairs Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Water Affairs Group (STU:CUBB) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.44, compared to a current price of €0.50 — trading 14.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 11.02%, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 14.79 and 25.2% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 8.80. China Water Affairs Group's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 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 China Water Affairs Group (STU:CUBB), the current Net Margin % is 11.02% as of Sep. 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 Water Affairs Group (STU:CUBB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Water Affairs Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.50 is trading 14.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.44.
GuruFocus considers China Water Affairs Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:CUBB:
Net Margin %: 11.02% (25% below median its 10-year median of 14.79)
GF Value™: €0.44 vs. price of €0.50 (14.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 25.2% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#261 of 501)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:CUBB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Water Affairs Group Ltd is a Chinese water utility company that builds, operates, and invests in water affairs projects in China. The firm's primary segments include City water supply operation, main contractor construction, Environmental protection, and Pipeline direct drinking water supply. It generates a majority of its revenue from the City water supply operation segment. Geographically, the company generates a maximum share of its revenue from the People's Republic of China.
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