CWAFF (China Water Affairs Group) Profitability Rank: 8 (As of Mar. 2026) — 11% Below Median

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CWAFF China Water Affairs Group Ltd CWAFF
71 GF Score
Price $0.62
GF Value $0.57
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What is China Water Affairs Group Profitability Rank?

China Water Affairs Group CWAFF 71 Profitability Rank is 8 as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 9.00. GuruFocus rates CWAFF with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.57. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

China Water Affairs Group has the Profitability Rank of 8. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

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 Water Affairs Group's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 25.61%. As of today, China Water Affairs Group's Piotroski F-Score is 5.


China Water Affairs Group Profitability Rank Related Terms


CWAFF vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, China Water Affairs Group'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 Water Affairs Group Profitability Rank vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, China Water Affairs Group's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China Water Affairs Group's Profitability Rank falls into.


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China Water Affairs Group 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 Water Affairs Group has the Profitability Rank of 8. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

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.

China Water Affairs Group'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 )
=168.607 / 658.319
=25.61 %

* 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

China Water Affairs Group 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.

Warning Sign:

China Water Affairs Group Ltd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -4.2%.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 8 mean?
China Water Affairs Group (CWAFF) has a Profitability Rank of 8 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on China Water Affairs Group and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 9.00. Over the past decade, China Water Affairs Group's Profitability Rank has ranged from 7.00 to 10.00.
Is China Water Affairs Group's Profitability Rank too high?
China Water Affairs Group's current Profitability Rank of 8 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 9.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, China Water Affairs Group has a GF Score™ of 71/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Water Affairs Group's Profitability Rank compare to AWK and WTRG?
China Water Affairs Group's Profitability Rank of 8 can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry. Historically, China Water Affairs Group's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 7.00 to 10.00 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Utilities - Regulated 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 Water Affairs Group and its competitors. China Water Affairs Group's current Profitability Rank is 8, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 9.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Water Affairs Group stock overvalued right now?
China Water Affairs Group (CWAFF) has a current Profitability Rank of 8. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.57, compared to a current price of $0.62 — trading 8.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 8, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 9.00. China Water Affairs Group's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 9 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 Water Affairs Group (CWAFF), the current Profitability Rank is 8 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 Water Affairs Group (CWAFF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Water Affairs Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $0.62 is trading 8.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.57.

Key valuation signals for CWAFF:

  • Profitability Rank: 8 (11% below median its 10-year median of 9.00)
  • GF Value™: $0.57 vs. price of $0.62 (8.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 9 warning signs

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


China Water Affairs Group Business Description

Other Exchanges 00855:Hong KongCUBB:Germany
Address 18 Harbour Road, Central Plaza, Suite 6408, 64th Floor, Wanchai, Hong Kong, HKG
China Water Affairs Group Ltd is a Chinese water utility company that builds, operates, and invests in water affairs projects in China. The firm's primary segments include City water supply operation, main contractor construction, Environmental protection, and Pipeline direct drinking water supply. It generates a majority of its revenue from the City water supply operation segment. Geographically, the company generates a maximum share of its revenue from the People's Republic of China.
71GF Score

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