Xinjiang Xintai Natural Gas Co (SHSE:603393) Operating Margin %: 32.32% (As of Mar. 2026) — 32% Below Median

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SHSE:603393 Xinjiang Xintai Natural Gas Co Ltd SHSE:603393
77 GF Score
Price ¥26.35
GF Value ¥33.79
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Xinjiang Xintai Natural Gas Co Operating Margin %?

Xinjiang Xintai Natural Gas Co SHSE:603393 +1.46% 77 Operating Margin % is 32.32% as of Mar. 2026, which is 32% below its 10-year median of 47.87. GuruFocus rates SHSE:603393 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥33.79 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 498 Utilities - Regulated companies, Xinjiang Xintai Natural Gas Co ranks better than 92.57% on this metric.

Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Xinjiang Xintai Natural Gas Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥295 Mil. Xinjiang Xintai Natural Gas Co's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥913 Mil. Therefore, Xinjiang Xintai Natural Gas Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 32.32%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Xinjiang Xintai Natural Gas Co's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:603393' s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 24.5   Med: 47.87   Max: 57.29
Current: 39.07


SHSE:603393's Operating Margin % is ranked better than
92.57% of 498 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 14.8 vs SHSE:603393: 39.07

Xinjiang Xintai Natural Gas Co's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -1.00% per year.

Xinjiang Xintai Natural Gas Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥295 Mil. Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥1,474 Mil.


Xinjiang Xintai Natural Gas Co  (SHSE:603393) 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 Nokia’s 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.


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Xinjiang Xintai Natural Gas Co Operating Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Xinjiang Xintai Natural Gas Co's Operating 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.

Xinjiang Xintai Natural Gas Co Operating Margin % Chart

Xinjiang Xintai Natural Gas Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Operating Margin %
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Xinjiang Xintai Natural Gas Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Operating Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 52.41 39.70 39.57 44.41 32.32

SHSE:603393 vs ATO, NI: Operating Margin % Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Xinjiang Xintai Natural Gas 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.


Xinjiang Xintai Natural Gas Co Operating Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Xinjiang Xintai Natural Gas Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Xinjiang Xintai Natural Gas Co's Operating Margin % falls into.


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Xinjiang Xintai Natural Gas 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.

Xinjiang Xintai Natural Gas Co's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=1736.627 / 3923.699
=44.26 %

Xinjiang Xintai Natural Gas Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=295.017 / 912.74
=32.32 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Operating Margin % →
What does a Operating Margin % of 32.32% mean?
Xinjiang Xintai Natural Gas Co (SHSE:603393) has a Operating Margin % of 32.32% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Xinjiang Xintai Natural Gas Co and its competitors. This is 32% below median its historical median of 47.87. Over the past decade, Xinjiang Xintai Natural Gas Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 24.50 to 57.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Xinjiang Xintai Natural Gas Co ranks #37 out of 498 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 7.4%.
Is Xinjiang Xintai Natural Gas Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Xinjiang Xintai Natural Gas Co's current Operating Margin % of 32.32% is 32% below median its 10-year median of 47.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 24.50 to a high of 57.29. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Operating Margin % is 14.80. Xinjiang Xintai Natural Gas Co's value of 32.32% is 118.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Xinjiang Xintai Natural Gas Co ranks #37 out of 498 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Xinjiang Xintai Natural Gas Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Xinjiang Xintai Natural Gas Co's Operating Margin % compare to ATO and NI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Xinjiang Xintai Natural Gas Co ranks #37 out of 498 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Xinjiang Xintai Natural Gas Co in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 14.80. Xinjiang Xintai Natural Gas Co's value of 32.32% is 118.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Xinjiang Xintai Natural Gas Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 24.50 to 57.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 47.87 vs. the industry median of 14.80, Xinjiang Xintai Natural Gas 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 Operating Margin % for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Operating Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 14.80, based on 498 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. Xinjiang Xintai Natural Gas Co's current Operating Margin % of 32.32% is 118.4% 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 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 Xinjiang Xintai Natural Gas Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Operating Margin % is 14.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Xinjiang Xintai Natural Gas Co's current Operating Margin % is 32.32%, which is 32% below median its own 10-year median of 47.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Xinjiang Xintai Natural Gas Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Xinjiang Xintai Natural Gas Co (SHSE:603393) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥33.79, compared to a current price of ¥26.35 — trading 22% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 32.32%, which is 32% below median its 10-year median of 47.87 and 118.4% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 14.80. Xinjiang Xintai Natural Gas Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Xinjiang Xintai Natural Gas Co (SHSE:603393), the current Operating Margin % is 32.32% 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 Xinjiang Xintai Natural Gas Co (SHSE:603393) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Xinjiang Xintai Natural Gas Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥26.35 is trading 22% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥33.79. GuruFocus considers Xinjiang Xintai Natural Gas Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:603393:

  • Operating Margin %: 32.32% (32% below median its 10-year median of 47.87)
  • GF Value™: ¥33.79 vs. price of ¥26.35 (22% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 118.4% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#37 of 498)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:603393 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Xinjiang Xintai Natural Gas Co Business Description

Address No 179 Aletai Road Zhizhusshan, Floor 1 Building 25, Urumqi High-tech Industrial Development Zone, Urumqi, CHN, 830011
Xinjiang Xintai Natural Gas Co Ltd produces and supplies natural gas and liquefied gas in China. It also provides compressed natural gas, industrial gas, urban residents use gas, commercial gas, and heating gas, as well as operates a pipeline and CNG filling station.
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