ASPHF (Ascentage Pharma Group International) Profitability Rank: 3 (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median

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ASPHF Ascentage Pharma Group International ASPHF
66 GF Score
Price $4.53
GF Value $7.43
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Ascentage Pharma Group International Profitability Rank?

Ascentage Pharma Group International ASPHF 66 Profitability Rank is 3 as of Dec. 2025, which is at its 10-year median of 3.00. GuruFocus rates ASPHF with a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 66/100 and a GF Valueâ„¢ of $7.43 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Ascentage Pharma Group International has the Profitability Rank of 3. It has had trouble to make a profit.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Ascentage Pharma Group International's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -189.39%. As of today, Ascentage Pharma Group International's Piotroski F-Score is 3.


Ascentage Pharma Group International Profitability Rank Related Terms


ASPHF vs VRTX, REGN, ALNY: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Ascentage Pharma Group International's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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.


Ascentage Pharma Group International Profitability Rank vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Ascentage Pharma Group International's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ascentage Pharma Group International's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Ascentage Pharma Group International Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Ascentage Pharma Group International has the Profitability Rank of 3. It has had trouble to make a profit.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

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.

Ascentage Pharma Group International's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-91.536 / 48.333
=-189.39 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

Warning Sign:

Piotroski F-Score of 3 is low, which usually implies poor business operation.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Ascentage Pharma Group International has an F-score of 3. It is a bad or low score, which usually implies poor business operation.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

Good Sign:

Ascentage Pharma Group International operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 3 mean?
Ascentage Pharma Group International (ASPHF) has a Profitability Rank of 3 as of Dec. 2025. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Ascentage Pharma Group International and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.00. Over the past decade, Ascentage Pharma Group International's Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 3.00.
Is Ascentage Pharma Group International's Profitability Rank too high?
Ascentage Pharma Group International's current Profitability Rank of 3 is near median its 10-year median of 3.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 3.00. Overall, Ascentage Pharma Group International has a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 66/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ascentage Pharma Group International's Profitability Rank compare to VRTX and REGN?
Ascentage Pharma Group International's Profitability Rank of 3 can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology industry. Historically, Ascentage Pharma Group International's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 3.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for a Biotechnology company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Biotechnology industry context. However, Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Ascentage Pharma Group International and its competitors. Ascentage Pharma Group International's current Profitability Rank is 3, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ascentage Pharma Group International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ascentage Pharma Group International (ASPHF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.43, compared to a current price of $4.53 — trading 39% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 3, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.00. Ascentage Pharma Group International's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ascentage Pharma Group International (ASPHF), the current Profitability Rank is 3 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 Ascentage Pharma Group International (ASPHF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ascentage Pharma Group International stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $4.53 is trading 39% below its estimated GF Value™ of $7.43. GuruFocus considers Ascentage Pharma Group International to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ASPHF:

  • Profitability Rank: 3 (near median its 10-year median of 3.00)
  • GF Value™: $7.43 vs. price of $4.53 (39% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Ascentage Pharma Group International Business Description

Address 68 Xinqing Road, Suzhou Industrial Park, Jiangsu, Suzhou, CHN, 215000
Ascentage Pharma Group International is a clinical-stage biotechnology company engaged in the development and sales of novel small-scale therapies for cancers, hepatitis B virus, or HBV, and certain age-related diseases. It focuses on developing therapies that inhibit protein-protein interactions to restore apoptosis or programmed cell death. The Group has one reportable operating segment, which is discovering, developing, and commercializing therapies to address medical needs in hematological malignancies and currently has seven drug candidates in pipeline under research. The company's geographical segments include the United States and Mainland China.
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