LNNGF (Li Ning Co) Profitability Rank: 8 (As of Jun. 2026) — Near Median

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LNNGF Li Ning Co Ltd LNNGF
76 GF Score
Price $1.78
GF Value $2.32
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Li Ning Co Profitability Rank?

Li Ning Co LNNGF +7.58% 76 Profitability Rank is 8 as of Jun. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates LNNGF with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.32 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Li Ning Co has the Profitability Rank of 8. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

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.

Li Ning Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 16.21%. As of today, Li Ning Co's Piotroski F-Score is 5.


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LNNGF vs AS, HAS, LTH: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Leisure subindustry, Li Ning 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.


Li Ning Co Profitability Rank vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Li Ning Co's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Li Ning Co's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Li Ning 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.

Li Ning Co has the Profitability Rank of 8. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

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.

Li Ning Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=359.78801304379 / 2219.7314458732
=16.21 %

* 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

Li Ning 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.

Warning Sign:

Li Ning Co Ltd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -6.3%.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 8 mean?
Li Ning Co (LNNGF) has a Profitability Rank of 8 as of Jun. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Li Ning Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, Li Ning Co's Profitability Rank has ranged from 6.00 to 9.00.
Is Li Ning Co's Profitability Rank too high?
Li Ning Co's current Profitability Rank of 8 is near median its 10-year median of 8.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.00 to a high of 9.00. Overall, Li Ning Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Li Ning Co's Profitability Rank compare to AS and HAS?
Li Ning Co's Profitability Rank of 8 can be compared against companies in the Travel & Leisure industry. Historically, Li Ning Co's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 6.00 to 9.00 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 Travel & Leisure company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Travel & Leisure 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 Li Ning Co and its competitors. Li Ning Co's current Profitability Rank is 8, which is near 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 Li Ning Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Li Ning Co (LNNGF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.32, compared to a current price of $1.78 — trading 23.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 8, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.00. Li Ning Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Li Ning Co (LNNGF), the current Profitability Rank is 8 as of Jun. 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 Li Ning Co (LNNGF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Li Ning Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1.78 is trading 23.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.32. GuruFocus considers Li Ning Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LNNGF:

  • Profitability Rank: 8 (near median its 10-year median of 8.00)
  • GF Value™: $2.32 vs. price of $1.78 (23.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Li Ning Co Business Description

Address No. 8 Xing Guang 5th Street, Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area, Tongzhou District, Beijing, CHN, 101111
Established in 1989, Li Ning is one of the largest sportswear companies in China. Headquartered in Beijing, Li Ning mainly sells professional and leisure footwear and apparel under the Li Ning brand. Despite having a single-brand strategy, Li Ning launched multiple sub-brands (such as China Li Ning and Li Ning 1990) to appeal to different demographics. As of the end of 2024, the company had 7,585 stores in China, of which 1,297 were directly operated, and the rest franchised.
76GF Score

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