China Merchants Commercial REIT (FRA:5C3) Profitability Rank: 6 (As of Dec. 2025) — 14% Below Median

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FRA:5C3 China Merchants Commercial REIT FRA:5C3
70 GF Score
Price €0.10
GF Value €0.11
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What is China Merchants Commercial REIT Profitability Rank?

China Merchants Commercial REIT FRA:5C3 70 Profitability Rank is 6 as of Dec. 2025, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates FRA:5C3 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.11. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

China Merchants Commercial REIT 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.

China Merchants Commercial REIT's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 61.80%. As of today, China Merchants Commercial REIT's Piotroski F-Score is 5.


China Merchants Commercial REIT Profitability Rank Related Terms


FRA:5C3 vs BXP, ARE, VNO: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the REIT - Office subindustry, China Merchants Commercial REIT'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 Commercial REIT Profitability Rank vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, China Merchants Commercial REIT's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China Merchants Commercial REIT's Profitability Rank falls into.


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China Merchants Commercial REIT 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 Commercial REIT 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.

China Merchants Commercial REIT'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 )
=15.437837146009 / 24.980225135783
=61.80 %

* 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 Merchants Commercial REIT 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 6 mean?
China Merchants Commercial REIT (FRA:5C3) has a Profitability Rank of 6 as of Dec. 2025. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on China Merchants Commercial REIT and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, China Merchants Commercial REIT's Profitability Rank has ranged from 6.00 to 8.00.
Is China Merchants Commercial REIT's Profitability Rank too high?
China Merchants Commercial REIT's current Profitability Rank of 6 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.00 to a high of 8.00. Overall, China Merchants Commercial REIT has a GF Score™ of 70/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Merchants Commercial REIT's Profitability Rank compare to BXP and ARE?
China Merchants Commercial REIT's Profitability Rank of 6 can be compared against companies in the REITs industry. Historically, China Merchants Commercial REIT's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 6.00 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 REITs company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the REITs 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 Commercial REIT and its competitors. China Merchants Commercial REIT's current Profitability Rank is 6, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 7.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Merchants Commercial REIT stock overvalued right now?
China Merchants Commercial REIT (FRA:5C3) has a current Profitability Rank of 6. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.11, compared to a current price of €0.10 — trading 8.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 6, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 7.00. China Merchants Commercial REIT's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 China Merchants Commercial REIT (FRA:5C3), the current Profitability Rank is 6 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 China Merchants Commercial REIT (FRA:5C3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Merchants Commercial REIT stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.10 is trading 8.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.11.

Key valuation signals for FRA:5C3:

  • Profitability Rank: 6 (14% below median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: €0.11 vs. price of €0.10 (8.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:5C3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


China Merchants Commercial REIT Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Other Exchanges 01503:Hong Kong
Address Connaught Road Central, Room 2603-2606, 26th Floor, China Merchants Tower, Shun Tak Centre, Hong Kong, HKG, 168-200
China Merchants Commercial REIT and its subsidiaries are engaged in the property investment. The operating business segments of the company are office buildings and shopping center. Its properties include New Times Plaza, Cyberport Building, Technology Building, Garden City Shopping Centre ,Onward Science And Trade Center and Technology Building 2 among others.
70GF Score

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