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STO Express CoSZSE:002468 +0.92%86 Net Margin % is 2.92% as of Mar. 2026, which is 25% above its 10-year median of 2.33. GuruFocus rates SZSE:002468 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥15.70 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,004 Transportation companies, STO Express Co ranks worse than 64.04% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. STO Express Co's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥459 Mil. STO Express Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥15,686 Mil. Therefore, STO Express Co's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.92%.
The historical rank and industry rank for STO Express Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SZSE:002468'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.6 Med: 2.33 Max: 12.77
Current: 2.68
SZSE:002468's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 64.04% of 1004
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 4.725
vs SZSE:002468: 2.68
STO Express Co (SZSE:002468) 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.
STO Express Co Net Margin % Related Terms
STO Express Co Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for STO Express Co'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.
SZSE:002468 vs UPS, FDX, JBHT: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, STO Express 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.
STO Express Co Net Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, STO Express Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where STO Express 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.
STO Express Co (SZSE:002468) has a Net Margin % of 2.92% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on STO Express Co and its competitors. This is 25% above median its historical median of 2.33. According to the industry distribution chart, STO Express Co ranks #643 out of 1004 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 64%.
Is STO Express Co's Net Margin % too high?
STO Express Co's current Net Margin % of 2.92% is 25% above median its 10-year median of 2.33. The Transportation industry median Net Margin % is 4.73. STO Express Co's value of 2.92% is 38.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, STO Express Co ranks #643 out of 1004 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, STO Express Co has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does STO Express Co's Net Margin % compare to UPS and FDX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, STO Express Co ranks #643 out of 1004 companies for Net Margin %. This places STO Express Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.73. STO Express Co's value of 2.92% is 38.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.33 vs. the industry median of 4.73, STO Express Co has consistently been below 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 4.73, based on 1,004 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. STO Express Co's current Net Margin % of 2.92% is 38.2% below 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 STO Express Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. STO Express Co's current Net Margin % is 2.92%, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 2.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is STO Express Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, STO Express Co (SZSE:002468) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥15.70, compared to a current price of ¥14.19 — trading 9.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 2.92%, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 2.33 and 38.2% below the Transportation industry median of 4.73. STO Express Co's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 2 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 STO Express Co (SZSE:002468), the current Net Margin % is 2.92% 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 STO Express Co (SZSE:002468) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, STO Express Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥14.19 is trading 9.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥15.70.
GuruFocus considers STO Express Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SZSE:002468:
Net Margin %: 2.92% (25% above median its 10-year median of 2.33)
GF Value™: ¥15.70 vs. price of ¥14.19 (9.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 38.2% below the Transportation median (#643 of 1004)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SZSE:002468 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
STO Express is one of the Tongda operators, one of the top four national express delivery companies that adopt the network partner model. Tongda operators provide line-haul transportation, sorting, and waybill services to network partners for fees, while local network partners provide first-mile pickup and last-mile delivery services under the Tongda brands and collect the payments. STO was founded in 1993 by Nie Tengfei. His widow's brother, Chen Dejun, is now chair. The family held over 34% of the company as of Sept. 30, 2024. STO's strategic shareholder is Cainiao Smart Logistics Network with a 25% stake. Alibaba can exercise its share options to purchase an additional 21% of STO from the family before Dec. 27, 2025, at CNY 16.50 per share.
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