GUOSF (Guotai Haitong Securities Co) Profitability Rank: 4 (As of Mar. 2026) — 20% Below Median

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GUOSF Guotai Haitong Securities Co Ltd GUOSF
52 GF Score
Price $2.00
GF Value $1.99
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Guotai Haitong Securities Co Profitability Rank?

Guotai Haitong Securities Co GUOSF 52 Profitability Rank is 4 as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates GUOSF with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.99. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Guotai Haitong Securities Co 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.

Guotai Haitong Securities Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00%. As of today, Guotai Haitong Securities Co's Piotroski F-Score is 5.


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GUOSF vs MS, GS, SCHW: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, Guotai Haitong Securities 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.


Guotai Haitong Securities Co Profitability Rank vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Guotai Haitong Securities Co's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Guotai Haitong Securities Co's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Guotai Haitong Securities 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.

Guotai Haitong Securities Co 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.

Guotai Haitong Securities 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 )
=0 / 2319.982
=0.00 %

* 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

Guotai Haitong Securities 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 4 mean?
Guotai Haitong Securities Co (GUOSF) has a Profitability Rank of 4 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Guotai Haitong Securities Co and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Guotai Haitong Securities Co's Profitability Rank has ranged from 3.00 to 6.00.
Is Guotai Haitong Securities Co's Profitability Rank too high?
Guotai Haitong Securities Co's current Profitability Rank of 4 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 6.00. Overall, Guotai Haitong Securities Co has a GF Score™ of 52/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Guotai Haitong Securities Co's Profitability Rank compare to MS and GS?
Guotai Haitong Securities Co's Profitability Rank of 4 can be compared against companies in the Capital Markets industry. Historically, Guotai Haitong Securities Co's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 3.00 to 6.00 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 Guotai Haitong Securities Co and its competitors. Guotai Haitong Securities Co's current Profitability Rank is 4, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 5.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Guotai Haitong Securities Co stock overvalued right now?
Guotai Haitong Securities Co (GUOSF) has a current Profitability Rank of 4. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.99, compared to a current price of $2.00 — trading 0.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 4, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 5.00. Guotai Haitong Securities Co's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 4 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 Guotai Haitong Securities Co (GUOSF), the current Profitability Rank is 4 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 Guotai Haitong Securities Co (GUOSF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guotai Haitong Securities Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $2.00 is trading 0.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.99.

Key valuation signals for GUOSF:

  • Profitability Rank: 4 (20% below median its 10-year median of 5.00)
  • GF Value™: $1.99 vs. price of $2.00 (0.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Guotai Haitong Securities Co Business Description

Address No. 768 Nanjing West Road, Jingan District, Shanghai, CHN, 200041
Guotai Haitong Securities Co Ltd provides financial services across wealth management, investment banking, institutional trading, investment management, and finance lease segments. Its wealth management business offers brokerage, advisory, margin financing, and securities lending services, while investment banking includes underwriting and M&A advisory. The institutional trading segment, the highest revenue contributor, covers institutional services, trading, and investment activities across multiple asset classes. The Group also provides asset and fund management and finance leasing solutions. It generates revenue mainly from fees, commissions, interest income, and investment gains. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Mainland China.
52GF Score

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