BKFCF (Bank of Communications Co) Profitability Rank: 4 (As of Mar. 2026) — 33% Below Median

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BKFCF Bank of Communications Co Ltd BKFCF
63 GF Score
Price $0.92
GF Value $0.90
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What is Bank of Communications Co Profitability Rank?

Bank of Communications Co BKFCF +4.57% 63 Profitability Rank is 4 as of Mar. 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates BKFCF with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.90. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Bank of Communications Co has the Profitability Rank of 4.

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.

Bank of Communications Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00%. As of today, Bank of Communications Co's Piotroski F-Score is 5.


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BKFCF vs JPM, BAC, WFC: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Banks - Diversified subindustry, Bank of Communications Co'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.


Bank of Communications Co Profitability Rank vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Bank of Communications Co's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Bank of Communications Co's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Bank of Communications Co 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.

Bank of Communications Co has the Profitability Rank of 4.

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.

Bank of Communications 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 )
=0 / 10062.535
=0.00 %

* 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

The zones of discrimination were as such:

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

Bank of Communications Co has an F-score of 5 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

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

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 4 mean?
Bank of Communications Co (BKFCF) has a Profitability Rank of 4 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Bank of Communications Co and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Bank of Communications Co's Profitability Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 7.00.
Is Bank of Communications Co's Profitability Rank too high?
Bank of Communications Co's current Profitability Rank of 4 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 7.00. Overall, Bank of Communications Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bank of Communications Co's Profitability Rank compare to JPM and BAC?
Bank of Communications Co's Profitability Rank of 4 can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. Historically, Bank of Communications Co's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 7.00 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 Banks company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Banks 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 Bank of Communications Co and its competitors. Bank of Communications Co's current Profitability Rank is 4, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 6.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bank of Communications Co stock overvalued right now?
Bank of Communications Co (BKFCF) has a current Profitability Rank of 4. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.90, compared to a current price of $0.92 — trading 2.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 4, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. Bank of Communications Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 6 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 Bank of Communications Co (BKFCF), the current Profitability Rank is 4 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 Bank of Communications Co (BKFCF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bank of Communications Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $0.92 is trading 2.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.90.

Key valuation signals for BKFCF:

  • Profitability Rank: 4 (33% below median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: $0.90 vs. price of $0.92 (2.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Bank of Communications Co Business Description

Address No.188, Yin Cheng Zhong Lu, Pilot Free Trade Zone, Pudong New District, Shanghai, CHN, 200120
Bank of Communications stands as the only nationwide state-owned commercial bank headquartered in Shanghai and ranks among China's four oldest financial institutions. Following its 1987 restructuring as the nation's first state-owned shareholding commercial bank, Bocom is now executing a strategic pivot toward becoming a global wealth management institution with integrated operations spanning insurance, brokerage, trust, and asset management.The bank operates a comprehensive financial services platform encompassing corporate finance, personal banking, and money market activities. Bocom plays a strategic role in RMB internationalization as one of the inaugural participants in the Cross-Border Interbank Payment System.
63GF Score

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