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SHSE:600969'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.11 Med: 8.72 Max: 11.28
Current: 8.62
SHSE:600969's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 66.13% of 499
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 14.85
vs SHSE:600969: 8.62
Hunan Chendian International Development Co (SHSE:600969) Operating Margin % Explanation
Just like Gross Margin %, it is important to see a company maintains its operating margin over time. Among the same industry, a company with higher operating margin is more efficient in its operation. It is also more stable during industry slowdown or recessions. Peter Lynch prefers those with higher margins than those with lower margins.
Be Aware
Operating Margin % can be manipulated by adjusting the rate of depreciation, depletion and amortization (DDA).
If a company is facing competition, its Operating Margin % may decline. Often the Operating Margin % declines well before the company's Revenue or even profit decline. Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important indicator of whether the company is facing problems.
For instance, by 2012, Nokia (NOK)'s problems were well known and its stock had lost more than 90% of its market value since 2007. But Nokias Operating Margin % had already been in decline since 2002, although its Earnings per Share (Diluted) were still rising. Investors who paid attention to Operating Margin % would have avoided this huge loss. The same can be said for Research-in-Motion (RIMM).
Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important screening filter for GuruFocus. GuruFocus's Buffett-Munger screener requires that the profit margin is either consistent or expanding. The Model Portfolio of the Buffett-Munger screener has outperformed the market every year since inception in 2009.
Hunan Chendian International Development Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Hunan Chendian International Development Co Operating 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.
Hunan Chendian International Development Co Operating Margin % Chart
Hunan Chendian International Development Co Annual Data
SHSE:600969 vs SRE, AES: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Diversified subindustry, Hunan Chendian International Development Co's Operating Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Operating 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.
Hunan Chendian International Development Co Operating Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
Hunan Chendian International Development Co Operating Margin % Calculation
Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.
* 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.
Hunan Chendian International Development Co (SHSE:600969) has a Operating Margin % of 5.37% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Hunan Chendian International Development Co and its competitors. This is 38% below median its historical median of 8.72. Over the past decade, Hunan Chendian International Development Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.11 to 11.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Hunan Chendian International Development Co ranks #330 out of 499 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 66.1%.
Is Hunan Chendian International Development Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Hunan Chendian International Development Co's current Operating Margin % of 5.37% is 38% below median its 10-year median of 8.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.11 to a high of 11.28. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Operating Margin % is 14.85. Hunan Chendian International Development Co's value of 5.37% is 63.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hunan Chendian International Development Co ranks #330 out of 499 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hunan Chendian International Development Co has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hunan Chendian International Development Co's Operating Margin % compare to SRE and AES?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Hunan Chendian International Development Co ranks #330 out of 499 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Hunan Chendian International Development Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 14.85. Hunan Chendian International Development Co's value of 5.37% is 63.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Hunan Chendian International Development Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.11 to 11.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.72 vs. the industry median of 14.85, Hunan Chendian International Development Co 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 Operating Margin % for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Operating Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 14.85, based on 499 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hunan Chendian International Development Co's current Operating Margin % of 5.37% is 63.8% 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 Operating Margin % mean?
A high Operating Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Hunan Chendian International Development Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Operating Margin % is 14.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hunan Chendian International Development Co's current Operating Margin % is 5.37%, which is 38% below median its own 10-year median of 8.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hunan Chendian International Development Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hunan Chendian International Development Co (SHSE:600969) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥7.12, compared to a current price of ¥8.09 — trading 13.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 5.37%, which is 38% below median its 10-year median of 8.72 and 63.8% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 14.85. Hunan Chendian International Development Co's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Operating Margin % calculated?
Operating Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hunan Chendian International Development Co (SHSE:600969), the current Operating Margin % is 5.37% 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 Hunan Chendian International Development Co (SHSE:600969) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hunan Chendian International Development Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥8.09 is trading 13.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥7.12.
GuruFocus considers Hunan Chendian International Development Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:600969:
Operating Margin %: 5.37% (38% below median its 10-year median of 8.72)
GF Value™: ¥7.12 vs. price of ¥8.09 (13.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 63.8% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#330 of 499)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600969 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hunan Chendian International Development Co Business Description
Hunan Chendian International Development Co Ltd is a China-based company. Its business activities are divided into five divisions including Power supply business that purchases electricity from hydropower, power grid and China Southern Power Grid in the power supply area, and sells electricity to terminal power users through its transmission and power-distribution network, Water supply business mainly produces and sells tap water, Industrial gases provide gas supply services for large and medium-sized steel enterprises., Hydropower development is engaged in investment development and operation management of hydropower stations, and Sewage treatment invests in construction of operating sewage.
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