CITAF (Cosco Shipping Development Co) Profitability Rank: 6 (As of Mar. 2026) — 20% Above Median

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CITAF Cosco Shipping Development Co Ltd CITAF
38 GF Score
Price $0.12
GF Value $0.17
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Cosco Shipping Development Co Profitability Rank?

Cosco Shipping Development Co CITAF 38 Profitability Rank is 6 as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates CITAF with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.17 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Cosco Shipping Development Co has the Profitability Rank of 6.

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.

Cosco Shipping Development Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.99%. As of today, Cosco Shipping Development Co's Piotroski F-Score is 6.


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CITAF vs SPCX, GE, RTX: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Cosco Shipping Development 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.


Cosco Shipping Development Co Profitability Rank vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Cosco Shipping Development Co's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cosco Shipping Development Co's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Cosco Shipping Development 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.

Cosco Shipping Development Co has the Profitability Rank of 6.

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.

Cosco Shipping Development 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 )
=86.767 / 868.51
=9.99 %

* 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

Cosco Shipping Development Co has an F-score of 6 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.

Warning Sign:

Cosco Shipping Development Co Ltd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -9.4%.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 6 mean?
Cosco Shipping Development Co (CITAF) has a Profitability Rank of 6 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Cosco Shipping Development Co and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Cosco Shipping Development Co's Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 8.00.
Is Cosco Shipping Development Co's Profitability Rank too high?
Cosco Shipping Development Co's current Profitability Rank of 6 is 20% above median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 8.00. Overall, Cosco Shipping Development Co has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cosco Shipping Development Co's Profitability Rank compare to SPCX and GE?
Cosco Shipping Development Co's Profitability Rank of 6 can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry. Historically, Cosco Shipping Development Co's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Aerospace & Defense 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 Cosco Shipping Development Co and its competitors. Cosco Shipping Development Co's current Profitability Rank is 6, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 5.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cosco Shipping Development Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cosco Shipping Development Co (CITAF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.17, compared to a current price of $0.12 — trading 32.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 6, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 5.00. Cosco Shipping Development Co's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 8 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 Cosco Shipping Development Co (CITAF), the current Profitability Rank is 6 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 Cosco Shipping Development Co (CITAF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cosco Shipping Development Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.12 is trading 32.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.17. GuruFocus considers Cosco Shipping Development Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for CITAF:

  • Profitability Rank: 6 (20% above median its 10-year median of 5.00)
  • GF Value™: $0.17 vs. price of $0.12 (32.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 38/100 with 8 warning signs

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


Cosco Shipping Development Co Business Description

Address Lane 1318 Shangcheng Road, No. 1 Building, Pudong New Area, Shanghai, CHN, 200127
Cosco Shipping Development Co Ltd is a China-based company operating and managing container shipping. Its services include container transportation, vessel chartering, cargo canvassing and booking, customs clearance, depot services, container construction, sales, purchase, and vessel management. The operating business segments are the Shipping leasing and container leasing business segment, which derives maximum revenue, renders vessel chartering, container leasing, and finance lease services; the Container manufacturing segment, which manufactures and sells containers; the Investment management business segment, which focuses on equity or debt investment and insurance brokerage services. geographically , the company derives maximum revenue from Chinese Mainland.
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