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The historical rank and industry rank for China General Plastics's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:1305'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -9.97 Med: 6.33 Max: 12.21
Current: -9.97
TPE:1305's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 87.2% of 1578
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.93
vs TPE:1305: -9.97
China General Plastics (TPE:1305) 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 General Plastics Net Margin % Related Terms
China General Plastics 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.
TPE:1305 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, China General Plastics'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 General Plastics Net Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, China General Plastics's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China General Plastics'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 General Plastics (TPE:1305) has a Net Margin % of -7.72% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on China General Plastics and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, China General Plastics ranks #1376 out of 1578 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 87.2%.
Is China General Plastics' Net Margin % too high?
China General Plastics' current Net Margin % is -7.72%. Based on the distribution chart, China General Plastics ranks #1376 out of 1578 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, China General Plastics has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China General Plastics' Net Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, China General Plastics ranks #1376 out of 1578 companies for Net Margin %. This places China General Plastics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.93. 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 Chemicals company?
The median Net Margin % among Chemicals companies is 3.93, based on 1,578 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 China General Plastics and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China General Plastics's current Net Margin % is -7.72%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China General Plastics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China General Plastics (TPE:1305) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$13.93, compared to a current price of NT$12.95 — trading 7% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is -7.72%. China General Plastics' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 6 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 General Plastics (TPE:1305), the current Net Margin % is -7.72% 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 General Plastics (TPE:1305) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China General Plastics stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$12.95 is trading 7% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$13.93.
GuruFocus considers China General Plastics to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1305:
Net Margin %: -7.72%
GF Value™: NT$13.93 vs. price of NT$12.95 (7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1305 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China General Plastics Corp engages in the production and sale of PVC films, PVC leather, PVC pipes, PVC compounds, PVC resins, construction products, chlor-alkali products and other related products. Its products include Alkali and chlorine products, PVC plastic powder, Plastic pipe products, Plastic pipe fittings, Waterproof membrane, Anti-corrosion film, Partition panels/door panels, Soft plastic sheet, rigid plastic sheet, PVC printed fabric, PVC laminated fabric, Plastic leather/latex leather, Coral fleece, Shumeirong, Car leather, and Anti-fouling leather. Its segments include VCM products and PVC products of which PVC products derive the majority of revenue.
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