COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co (FRA:CSB) Profitability Rank: 7 (As of Dec. 2025) — 17% Above Median

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FRA:CSB COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co Ltd FRA:CSB
73 GF Score
Price €0.66
GF Value €0.47
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co Profitability Rank?

COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co FRA:CSB +6.45% 73 Profitability Rank is 7 as of Dec. 2025, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates FRA:CSB with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.47 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co 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.

COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 3.94%. As of today, COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co's Piotroski F-Score is 7.


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COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co Profitability Rank Competitor Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) 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 International (Hong Kong) Co Profitability Rank vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co's Profitability Rank falls into.


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COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) 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 International (Hong Kong) Co 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.

COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co'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 )
=7.664 / 194.448
=3.94 %

* 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

Good Sign:

Piotroski F-Score is 7, indicates a very healthy situation.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co has an F-score of 7. It is a good or high score, which usually indicates a very healthy situation.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

Good Sign:

COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co Ltd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 7 mean?
COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co (FRA:CSB) 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 COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co's Profitability Rank has ranged from 5.00 to 7.00.
Is COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co's Profitability Rank too high?
COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co's current Profitability Rank of 7 is 17% above median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.00 to a high of 7.00. Overall, COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co's Profitability Rank compare to competitors?
COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co's Profitability Rank of 7 can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. Historically, COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 5.00 to 7.00 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 Transportation company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Transportation 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 International (Hong Kong) Co and its competitors. COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co's current Profitability Rank is 7, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 6.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co (FRA:CSB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.47, compared to a current price of €0.66 — trading 40.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 7, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 6.00. COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 2 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 International (Hong Kong) Co (FRA:CSB), 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 COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co (FRA:CSB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €0.66 is trading 40.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.47. GuruFocus considers COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:CSB:

  • Profitability Rank: 7 (17% above median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: €0.47 vs. price of €0.66 (40.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 2 warning signs

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


COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co Business Description

Other Exchanges CHDGF:USA00517:Hong Kong
Address 183 Queen\'s Road Central, 47th Floor, COSCO Tower, Hong Kong, HKG
COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co Ltd is a Hong Kong-based company engaged in services relating to shipbuilding, ship trading, and chartering for the fleet. It carries its operations in six segments including Coatings, Marine equipment and spare parts, Ship trading agency, Insurance brokerage, Intelligent shipping services and General trading. The majority of its revenue comes from the sale of Marine equipment and spare parts that includes trading and supply of marine equipment and spare parts, and holding of investments in joint ventures. The company has a business network in Mainland China, Hong Kong and other countries.
73GF Score

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