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China Merchants Bank Co has the Profitability Rank of 5.
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.
China Merchants Bank Co Profitability Rank Related Terms
China Merchants Bank Co Profitability Rank Competitor Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, China Merchants Bank 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.
China Merchants Bank Co Profitability Rank vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, China Merchants Bank Co's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Merchants Bank Co's Profitability Rank falls into.
China Merchants Bank 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.
China Merchants Bank Co has the Profitability Rank of 5.
Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.
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.
China Merchants Bank Co (CIHHF) has a Profitability Rank of 5 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on China Merchants Bank Co and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, China Merchants Bank Co's Profitability Rank has ranged from 4.00 to 8.00.
Is China Merchants Bank Co's Profitability Rank too high?
China Merchants Bank Co's current Profitability Rank of 5 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 8.00. Overall, China Merchants Bank Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Merchants Bank Co's Profitability Rank compare to competitors?
China Merchants Bank Co's Profitability Rank of 5 can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. Historically, China Merchants Bank Co's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 4.00 to 8.00 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 China Merchants Bank Co and its competitors. China Merchants Bank Co's current Profitability Rank is 5, which is 17% 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 China Merchants Bank Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Merchants Bank Co (CIHHF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.80, compared to a current price of $6.05 — trading 4.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 5, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. China Merchants Bank Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 2 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 China Merchants Bank Co (CIHHF), the current Profitability Rank is 5 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 China Merchants Bank Co (CIHHF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Merchants Bank Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $6.05 is trading 4.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.80.
GuruFocus considers China Merchants Bank Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CIHHF:
Profitability Rank: 5 (17% below median its 10-year median of 6.00)
GF Value™: $5.80 vs. price of $6.05 (4.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CIHHF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Merchants Bank was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Shenzhen. The bank is China's seventh-largest listed bank by assets, with the largest distribution network among China's joint-stock banks. CMB's network has been expanding rapidly. Its outlets are located mainly in China's more developed areas, including the Pearl River and Yangtze River deltas. The firm has 18% and 82% of its shares listed on the Hong Kong and Shanghai exchanges, respectively. It has no foreign strategic investors. China Merchants Group is its largest shareholder, with a 30% stake. Retail banking, corporate banking, and wholesale banking accounted for 49%, 51%, and 0% of total profit before tax, respectively, and 40%, 58%, and 2% of total revenue in 2024.
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