China International Capital (FRA:CIM) Profitability Rank: 7 (As of Dec. 2025) — 13% Below Median

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FRA:CIM China International Capital Corp Ltd FRA:CIM
71 GF Score
Price €2.44
GF Value €1.88
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is China International Capital Profitability Rank?

China International Capital FRA:CIM -1.61% 71 Profitability Rank is 7 as of Dec. 2025, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates FRA:CIM with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.88 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

China International Capital has the Profitability Rank of 7.

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 International Capital's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 69.87%. As of today, China International Capital's Piotroski F-Score is 5.


China International Capital Profitability Rank Related Terms


FRA:CIM vs MS, GS, SCHW: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, China International Capital'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 International Capital Profitability Rank vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, China International Capital's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China International Capital's Profitability Rank falls into.


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China International Capital 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 International Capital has the Profitability Rank of 7.

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 International Capital'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 )
=797.556 / 1141.438
=69.87 %

* 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 International Capital 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 7 mean?
China International Capital (FRA:CIM) has a Profitability Rank of 7 as of Dec. 2025. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on China International Capital and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, China International Capital's Profitability Rank has ranged from 4.00 to 10.00.
Is China International Capital's Profitability Rank too high?
China International Capital's current Profitability Rank of 7 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 8.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, China International Capital has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China International Capital's Profitability Rank compare to MS and GS?
China International Capital's Profitability Rank of 7 can be compared against companies in the Capital Markets industry. Historically, China International Capital's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 4.00 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 a Capital Markets company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Capital Markets 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 International Capital and its competitors. China International Capital's current Profitability Rank is 7, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 8.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China International Capital stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China International Capital (FRA:CIM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.88, compared to a current price of €2.44 — trading 29.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 7, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 8.00. China International Capital's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 6 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 International Capital (FRA:CIM), the current Profitability Rank is 7 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 International Capital (FRA:CIM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China International Capital stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €2.44 is trading 29.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.88. GuruFocus considers China International Capital to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:CIM:

  • Profitability Rank: 7 (13% below median its 10-year median of 8.00)
  • GF Value™: €1.88 vs. price of €2.44 (29.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 6 warning signs

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


China International Capital Business Description

Address 1 Jianguomenwai Avenue, 27th and 28th Floor, China World Office 2, Chaoyang District, Beijing, CHN, 100004
China International Capital Corp Ltd is a capital market operations company based in China. Its business is carried out through investment banking, the equities segment, asset management, the FICC segment, wealth management, and private equity segments. The Others segment comprises other business departments, as well as middle and back offices. The company derives its earnings predominantly from China, with the remainder coming from overseas. It generates the majority of its revenue from the wealth management segment.
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