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Chilime Hydropower CoXNEP:CHCL -0.24%73 Net Margin % is 67.80% as of Jan. 2026, which is 24% above its 10-year median of 54.67. GuruFocus rates XNEP:CHCL with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of NPR197.21 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 425 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Chilime Hydropower Co ranks better than 93.65% on this metric.
Chilime Hydropower Co (XNEP:CHCL) 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.
Chilime Hydropower Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Chilime Hydropower Co Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chilime Hydropower 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.
Chilime Hydropower Co Net Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Chilime Hydropower 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.
Chilime Hydropower Co Net Margin % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Chilime Hydropower Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chilime Hydropower 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.
Chilime Hydropower Co (XNEP:CHCL) has a Net Margin % of 67.80% as of Jan. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Chilime Hydropower Co and its competitors. This is 24% above median its historical median of 54.67. Over the past decade, Chilime Hydropower Co's Net Margin % has ranged from 29.35 to 81.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Chilime Hydropower Co ranks #27 out of 425 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 6.4%.
Is Chilime Hydropower Co's Net Margin % too high?
Chilime Hydropower Co's current Net Margin % of 67.80% is 24% above median its 10-year median of 54.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 29.35 to a high of 81.03. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Net Margin % is 6.00. Chilime Hydropower Co's value of 67.80% is 1030% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chilime Hydropower Co ranks #27 out of 425 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Chilime Hydropower Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chilime Hydropower Co's Net Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Chilime Hydropower Co ranks #27 out of 425 companies for Net Margin %. This places Chilime Hydropower Co in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 6.00. Chilime Hydropower Co's value of 67.80% is 1030% above this benchmark. Historically, Chilime Hydropower Co's own Net Margin % has ranged from 29.35 to 81.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 54.67 vs. the industry median of 6.00, Chilime Hydropower Co has consistently been above 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 - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Net Margin % among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 6.00, based on 425 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. Chilime Hydropower Co's current Net Margin % of 67.80% is 1030% above 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 Chilime Hydropower Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Net Margin % is 6.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chilime Hydropower Co's current Net Margin % is 67.80%, which is 24% above median its own 10-year median of 54.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chilime Hydropower Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chilime Hydropower Co (XNEP:CHCL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NPR197.21, compared to a current price of NPR494.00 — trading 150.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 67.80%, which is 24% above median its 10-year median of 54.67 and 1030% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 6.00. Chilime Hydropower Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Chilime Hydropower Co (XNEP:CHCL), the current Net Margin % is 67.80% as of Jan. 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 Chilime Hydropower Co (XNEP:CHCL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chilime Hydropower Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NPR494.00 is trading 150.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of NPR197.21.
GuruFocus considers Chilime Hydropower Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XNEP:CHCL:
Net Margin %: 67.80% (24% above median its 10-year median of 54.67)
GF Value™: NPR197.21 vs. price of NPR494.00 (150.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1030% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#27 of 425)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XNEP:CHCL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chilime Hydropower Co Ltd is a company operating in the utility sector. The company is mainly engaged in the generation of hydroelectricity. It owns and operates a power plant with a 22.1 MW installed capacity and is located in the capital city of Kathmandu. The company sells bulk electricity to the Nepal Electricity Authority. The company, through its subsidiaries, develops hydropower projects.
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