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CIE CIXBRV:CIEC -3.85%75 Net Margin % is 4.27% as of Dec. 2025, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 4.23. GuruFocus rates XBRV:CIEC with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of XOF2,773.97 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 500 Utilities - Regulated companies, CIE CI ranks worse than 70.6% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. CIE CI's Net Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was XOF13,100 Mil. CIE CI's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was XOF306,786 Mil. Therefore, CIE CI's net margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 4.27%.
The historical rank and industry rank for CIE CI's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XBRV:CIEC'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.33 Med: 4.23 Max: 7.74
Current: 4.27
XBRV:CIEC's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 70.6% of 500
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 8.54
vs XBRV:CIEC: 4.27
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.
CIE CI Net Margin % Related Terms
CIE CI Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CIE CI'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.
XBRV:CIEC vs NEE, SO, DUK: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, CIE CI'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.
CIE CI Net Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, CIE CI's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CIE CI'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.
CIE CI (XBRV:CIEC) has a Net Margin % of 4.27% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on CIE CI and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.23. Over the past decade, CIE CI's Net Margin % has ranged from 0.33 to 7.74. According to the industry distribution chart, CIE CI ranks #353 out of 500 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 70.6%.
Is CIE CI's Net Margin % too high?
CIE CI's current Net Margin % of 4.27% is near median its 10-year median of 4.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.33 to a high of 7.74. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Net Margin % is 8.54. CIE CI's value of 4.27% is 50% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CIE CI ranks #353 out of 500 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, CIE CI has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CIE CI's Net Margin % compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, CIE CI ranks #353 out of 500 companies for Net Margin %. This places CIE CI in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 8.54. CIE CI's value of 4.27% is 50% below this benchmark. Historically, CIE CI's own Net Margin % has ranged from 0.33 to 7.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.23 vs. the industry median of 8.54, CIE CI 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Net Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 8.54, based on 500 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. CIE CI's current Net Margin % of 4.27% is 50% 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 CIE CI and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Net Margin % is 8.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CIE CI's current Net Margin % is 4.27%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CIE CI stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CIE CI (XBRV:CIEC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is XOF2,773.97, compared to a current price of XOF5,000.00 — trading 80.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 4.27%, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.23 and 50% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 8.54. CIE CI's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 10 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 CIE CI (XBRV:CIEC), the current Net Margin % is 4.27% 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 CIE CI (XBRV:CIEC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CIE CI stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of XOF5,000.00 is trading 80.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of XOF2,773.97.
GuruFocus considers CIE CI to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XBRV:CIEC:
Net Margin %: 4.27% (near median its 10-year median of 4.23)
GF Value™: XOF2,773.97 vs. price of XOF5,000.00 (80.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 50% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#353 of 500)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XBRV:CIEC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CIE CI is engaged in the production, transportation, export, import, distribution and marketing of electricity across the territory of Cote d'Ivoire, and the sub-west African region.
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