Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. China Steel's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-210 Mil. China Steel's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$75,373 Mil. Therefore, China Steel's net margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -0.28%.
The historical rank and industry rank for China Steel's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:2002'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.37 Med: 3.19 Max: 13.25
Current: -1.37
TPE:2002's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 76.14% of 616
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 1.86
vs TPE:2002: -1.37
China Steel (TPE:2002) 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 Steel Net Margin % Related Terms
China Steel Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for China Steel'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.
TPE:2002 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, China Steel'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 Steel Net Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, China Steel's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Steel'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 Steel (TPE:2002) has a Net Margin % of -0.28% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on China Steel and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, China Steel ranks #469 out of 616 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 76.1%.
Is China Steel's Net Margin % too high?
China Steel's current Net Margin % is -0.28%. Based on the distribution chart, China Steel ranks #469 out of 616 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, China Steel has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Steel's Net Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, China Steel ranks #469 out of 616 companies for Net Margin %. This places China Steel in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 1.86. 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 Steel company?
The median Net Margin % among Steel companies is 1.86, based on 616 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 Steel and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Net Margin % is 1.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Steel's current Net Margin % is -0.28%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Steel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Steel (TPE:2002) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$20.73, compared to a current price of NT$19.35 — trading 6.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is -0.28%. China Steel's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 8 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 Steel (TPE:2002), the current Net Margin % is -0.28% 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 Steel (TPE:2002) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Steel stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$19.35 is trading 6.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$20.73.
GuruFocus considers China Steel to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2002:
Net Margin %: -0.28%
GF Value™: NT$20.73 vs. price of NT$19.35 (6.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2002 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Steel Corp is a steelmaker in Taiwan. It manufactures and sells steel products and engages in mechanical, communications, and electrical engineering. The company's product portfolio includes plates, bars, wire rods, hot and cold rolled coils, electro-galvanized coils, electrical steel coils, and hot-dip galvanized coils. Along with its subsidiaries, the company operates in the following reportable segments: Steel Department and Non-Steel Department. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Steel department segment, which manufactures and sells steel products. Geographically, the company derives maximum revenue from Taiwan, followed by Vietnam, Malaysia, India, China, and other regions.
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