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The historical rank and industry rank for Nanhua Instruments Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SZSE:300417'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -25.86 Med: 15.08 Max: 36.7
Current: -0.73
SZSE:300417's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 68.26% of 2476
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.695
vs SZSE:300417: -0.73
Nanhua Instruments Co (SZSE:300417) 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.
Nanhua Instruments Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Nanhua Instruments Co Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nanhua Instruments 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:300417 vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Nanhua Instruments 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.
Nanhua Instruments Co Net Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Nanhua Instruments Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nanhua Instruments 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.
Nanhua Instruments Co (SZSE:300417) has a Net Margin % of -5.55% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Nanhua Instruments Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Nanhua Instruments Co ranks #1690 out of 2476 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 68.3%.
Is Nanhua Instruments Co's Net Margin % too high?
Nanhua Instruments Co's current Net Margin % is -5.55%. Based on the distribution chart, Nanhua Instruments Co ranks #1690 out of 2476 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Nanhua Instruments Co has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nanhua Instruments Co's Net Margin % compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Nanhua Instruments Co ranks #1690 out of 2476 companies for Net Margin %. This places Nanhua Instruments Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.70. 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 Hardware company?
The median Net Margin % among Hardware companies is 2.70, based on 2,476 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. 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 Nanhua Instruments Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nanhua Instruments Co's current Net Margin % is -5.55%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nanhua Instruments Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nanhua Instruments Co (SZSE:300417) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥21.25, compared to a current price of ¥9.01 — trading 57.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is -5.55%. Nanhua Instruments Co's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 4 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 Nanhua Instruments Co (SZSE:300417), the current Net Margin % is -5.55% 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 Nanhua Instruments Co (SZSE:300417) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nanhua Instruments Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥9.01 is trading 57.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥21.25.
GuruFocus considers Nanhua Instruments Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SZSE:300417:
Net Margin %: -5.55%
GF Value™: ¥21.25 vs. price of ¥9.01 (57.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SZSE:300417 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nanhua Instruments Co Ltd is engaged in research, development, production, and sales of analytical instruments and systems for environmental protection and safety testing of motor vehicles. Its products include vehicle exhaust emission analyzers, vehicle environmental protection test systems, vehicle safety test instruments/systems and software for computer test. It exports its products to countries in Asia, America, Africa and Europe.
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