Chongqing Iron & Steel Co (FRA:CGP) Profitability Rank: 3 (As of Mar. 2026) — 25% Below Median

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FRA:CGP Chongqing Iron & Steel Co Ltd FRA:CGP
31 GF Score
Price €0.10
GF Value €0.07
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Chongqing Iron & Steel Co Profitability Rank?

Chongqing Iron & Steel Co FRA:CGP -1.52% 31 Profitability Rank is 3 as of Mar. 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 4.00. GuruFocus rates FRA:CGP with a GF Score™ of 31/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.07 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Chongqing Iron & Steel Co has the Profitability Rank of 3. It has had trouble to make a profit.

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.

Chongqing Iron & Steel Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -3.19%. As of today, Chongqing Iron & Steel Co's Piotroski F-Score is 5.


Chongqing Iron & Steel Co Profitability Rank Related Terms


FRA:CGP vs NUE, STLD, RS: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Chongqing Iron & Steel 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.


Chongqing Iron & Steel Co Profitability Rank vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Chongqing Iron & Steel Co's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Chongqing Iron & Steel Co's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Chongqing Iron & Steel 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.

Chongqing Iron & Steel Co has the Profitability Rank of 3. It has had trouble to make a profit.

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.

Chongqing Iron & Steel 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 )
=-19.607 / 613.721
=-3.19 %

* 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

Chongqing Iron & Steel 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 3 mean?
Chongqing Iron & Steel Co (FRA:CGP) has a Profitability Rank of 3 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Chongqing Iron & Steel Co and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, Chongqing Iron & Steel Co's Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 5.00.
Is Chongqing Iron & Steel Co's Profitability Rank too high?
Chongqing Iron & Steel Co's current Profitability Rank of 3 is 25% below median its 10-year median of 4.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 5.00. Overall, Chongqing Iron & Steel Co has a GF Score™ of 31/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chongqing Iron & Steel Co's Profitability Rank compare to NUE and STLD?
Chongqing Iron & Steel Co's Profitability Rank of 3 can be compared against companies in the Steel industry. Historically, Chongqing Iron & Steel Co's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 5.00 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 Steel company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Steel 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 Chongqing Iron & Steel Co and its competitors. Chongqing Iron & Steel Co's current Profitability Rank is 3, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 4.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chongqing Iron & Steel Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chongqing Iron & Steel Co (FRA:CGP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.07, compared to a current price of €0.10 — trading 38.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 3, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 4.00. Chongqing Iron & Steel Co's overall GF Score™ is 31/100 with 5 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 Chongqing Iron & Steel Co (FRA:CGP), the current Profitability Rank is 3 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 Chongqing Iron & Steel Co (FRA:CGP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chongqing Iron & Steel Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €0.10 is trading 38.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.07. GuruFocus considers Chongqing Iron & Steel Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:CGP:

  • Profitability Rank: 3 (25% below median its 10-year median of 4.00)
  • GF Value™: €0.07 vs. price of €0.10 (38.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 31/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Chongqing Iron & Steel Co Business Description

Address No. 2 Jiangnan Avenue, Jiangnan Street, Changshou District, Chongqing, CHN, 401258
Chongqing Iron & Steel Co Ltd operates in the ferrous metal smelting and rolling processing industry within the manufacturing sector, and is principally engaged in the production and sale of hot rolled sheets, medium plates, steel billets, steel by-products, coke, coal chemical products, water granulated slag, and other products. Its products are widely used in railways, airports, bridges, tunnels, ships, high-rise buildings, and other fields. Additionally, the company is engaged in the sale or supply of energy media and ore trading, both of which are closely related to the steel manufacturing business. Geographically, it derives revenue mainly from the Chinese mainland, through sales of steel products.
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