China Water Industry Group (FRA:HAU) Profitability Rank: 4 (As of Dec. 2025) — 33% Below Median

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FRA:HAU China Water Industry Group Ltd FRA:HAU
33 GF Score
Price €0.02
GF Value €0.01
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What is China Water Industry Group Profitability Rank?

China Water Industry Group FRA:HAU 33 Profitability Rank is 4 as of Dec. 2025, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates FRA:HAU with a GF Score™ of 33/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.01. The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review.

China Water Industry Group has the Profitability Rank of 4.

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 Industry Group's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -52.72%. As of today, China Water Industry Group's Piotroski F-Score is 3.


China Water Industry Group Profitability Rank Related Terms


FRA:HAU vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: Profitability Rank Comparison

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

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

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


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China Water Industry 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 Industry Group has the Profitability Rank of 4.

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 Industry Group'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 )
=-6.7 / 12.708
=-52.72 %

* 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

Warning Sign:

Piotroski F-Score of 3 is low, which usually implies poor business operation.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

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

China Water Industry Group has an F-score of 3. It is a bad or low score, which usually implies poor business operation.

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 4 mean?
China Water Industry Group (FRA:HAU) has a Profitability Rank of 4 as of Dec. 2025. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on China Water Industry Group and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, China Water Industry Group's Profitability Rank has ranged from 4.00 to 7.00.
Is China Water Industry Group's Profitability Rank too high?
China Water Industry Group's current Profitability Rank of 4 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 7.00. Overall, China Water Industry Group has a GF Score™ of 33/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Water Industry Group's Profitability Rank compare to AWK and WTRG?
China Water Industry Group's Profitability Rank of 4 can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry. Historically, China Water Industry Group's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 4.00 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 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 Industry Group and its competitors. China Water Industry Group's current Profitability Rank is 4, which is 33% below 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 China Water Industry Group stock overvalued right now?
China Water Industry Group (FRA:HAU) has a current Profitability Rank of 4. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.01, compared to a current price of €0.02 — trading 90% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 4, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. China Water Industry Group's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 11 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 Industry Group (FRA:HAU), the current Profitability Rank is 4 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 Water Industry Group (FRA:HAU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Water Industry Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €0.02 is trading 90% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.01.

Key valuation signals for FRA:HAU:

  • Profitability Rank: 4 (33% below median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: €0.01 vs. price of €0.02 (90% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 33/100 with 11 warning signs

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


China Water Industry Group Business Description

Other Exchanges 01129:Hong Kong
Address Dashi First Road, Xili Community, Xili Street, Room 2204, 22nd Floor, Block A, Building 6, Shenzhen International Innovation Valley, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, CHN
China Water Industry Group Ltd is an investment holding company engaged in the water supplying and energy related business. The company operates in business segments, namely Provision of water supply, sewage treatment, and construction services segment, which generates maximum revenue is engaged in provision of water supply and sewage treatment operations and related construction services; Exploitation and sale of renewable energy segment, engaged in the sale of electricity and CNG from biogas power plants; Property investment and development segment engaged in the sale of commercial and residential units; and waste management and recycling segment focuses on services income from collection and recycling of glass bottles and collection of food waste. It derives maximum revenue from PRC.
33GF Score

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