Guangdong InvestmentSTU:GUG -0.14%39 Net Margin % is 21.01% as of Dec. 2025, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 22.64. GuruFocus rates STU:GUG with a GF Score™ of 39/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.62 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 501 Utilities - Regulated companies, Guangdong Investment ranks better than 89.22% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Guangdong Investment's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:GUG'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 15.36 Med: 22.64 Max: 46.72
Current: 24.74
STU:GUG's Net Margin % is ranked better than 89.22% of 501
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 8.8
vs STU:GUG: 24.74
Guangdong Investment (STU:GUG) 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.
Guangdong Investment Net Margin % Related Terms
Guangdong Investment Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Guangdong Investment's Net Margin % can be seen below:
* 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, Guangdong Investment'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.
Guangdong Investment Net Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Guangdong Investment's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Guangdong Investment'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.
Guangdong Investment (STU:GUG) has a Net Margin % of 21.01% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Guangdong Investment and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 22.64. Over the past decade, Guangdong Investment's Net Margin % has ranged from 15.36 to 46.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Guangdong Investment ranks #54 out of 501 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 10.8%.
Is Guangdong Investment's Net Margin % too high?
Guangdong Investment's current Net Margin % of 21.01% is near median its 10-year median of 22.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.36 to a high of 46.72. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Net Margin % is 8.80. Guangdong Investment's value of 21.01% is 138.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Guangdong Investment ranks #54 out of 501 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Guangdong Investment has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Guangdong Investment's Net Margin % compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Guangdong Investment ranks #54 out of 501 companies for Net Margin %. This places Guangdong Investment in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 8.80. Guangdong Investment's value of 21.01% is 138.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Guangdong Investment's own Net Margin % has ranged from 15.36 to 46.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.64 vs. the industry median of 8.80, Guangdong Investment 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. Guangdong Investment's current Net Margin % of 21.01% is 138.8% 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 Guangdong Investment 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. Guangdong Investment's current Net Margin % is 21.01%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 22.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Guangdong Investment stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guangdong Investment (STU:GUG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.62, compared to a current price of €0.86 — trading 39.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 21.01%, which is near median its 10-year median of 22.64 and 138.8% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 8.80. Guangdong Investment's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 with 7 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 Guangdong Investment (STU:GUG), the current Net Margin % is 21.01% 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 Guangdong Investment (STU:GUG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guangdong Investment stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.86 is trading 39.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.62.
GuruFocus considers Guangdong Investment to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:GUG:
Net Margin %: 21.01% (near median its 10-year median of 22.64)
GF Value™: €0.62 vs. price of €0.86 (39.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 138.8% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#54 of 501)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:GUG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Guangdong Investment Ltd is engaged in investment holding. The segments of the company include Water resources, Property investment, Department store operation, Electric power generation, Hotel operation and management, Road and bridge segment, and Others segment. The company derives its revenue from the Water resources segment that engages in water distribution, sewage treatment, and construction of water supply and sewage treatment infrastructure for customers in Mainland China and Hong Kong. Geographically, the company generates almost all of its revenue from the Mainland China.
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