China Yangtze Power Co (LSE:CYPC) Profitability Rank: 9 (As of Mar. 2026) — 13% Above Median

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LSE:CYPC China Yangtze Power Co Ltd LSE:CYPC
83 GF Score
Price $40.40
GF Value $44.11
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is China Yangtze Power Co Profitability Rank?

China Yangtze Power Co LSE:CYPC 83 Profitability Rank is 9 as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates LSE:CYPC with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $44.11 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

China Yangtze Power Co has the Profitability Rank of 9. 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.

China Yangtze Power Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 49.30%. As of today, China Yangtze Power Co's Piotroski F-Score is 8.


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China Yangtze Power Co Profitability Rank Competitor Comparison

For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, China Yangtze Power 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.


China Yangtze Power Co Profitability Rank vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, China Yangtze Power Co's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China Yangtze Power Co's Profitability Rank falls into.


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China Yangtze Power 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.

China Yangtze Power Co has the Profitability Rank of 9. 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.

China Yangtze Power 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 )
=1295.636 / 2627.87
=49.30 %

* 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 8, 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

China Yangtze Power Co has an F-score of 8. 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.

Warning Sign:

China Yangtze Power Co Ltd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.6%.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 9 mean?
China Yangtze Power Co (LSE:CYPC) has a Profitability Rank of 9 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on China Yangtze Power Co and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, China Yangtze Power Co's Profitability Rank has ranged from 6.00 to 9.00.
Is China Yangtze Power Co's Profitability Rank too high?
China Yangtze Power Co's current Profitability Rank of 9 is 13% above 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, China Yangtze Power Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Yangtze Power Co's Profitability Rank compare to competitors?
China Yangtze Power Co's Profitability Rank of 9 can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry. Historically, China Yangtze Power 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Utilities - Independent Power Producers 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 Yangtze Power Co and its competitors. China Yangtze Power Co's current Profitability Rank is 9, which is 13% above 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 Yangtze Power Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Yangtze Power Co (LSE:CYPC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $44.11, compared to a current price of $40.40 — trading 8.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 9, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 8.00. China Yangtze Power Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Yangtze Power Co (LSE:CYPC), the current Profitability Rank is 9 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 China Yangtze Power Co (LSE:CYPC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Yangtze Power Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $40.40 is trading 8.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $44.11. GuruFocus considers China Yangtze Power Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:CYPC:

  • Profitability Rank: 9 (13% above median its 10-year median of 8.00)
  • GF Value™: $44.11 vs. price of $40.40 (8.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 6 warning signs

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


China Yangtze Power Co Business Description

Other Exchanges CYZB:Germany600900:China
Address No. 88 Sanyang Road, Jiang\'an District, Hubei Province, Wuhan City, CHN, 430014
China Yangtze Power Co Ltd business activities include hydroelectric power generation, power distribution and sales, overseas power station's operation, management, consultation services, investment, and financing. It has also established its power distribution and sales platforms such as Three Gorges Water Conservancy and Peru LuzdelSur. The company owns the power generation assets of four hydropower plants on the mainstream of the Yangtze River, namely Three Gorges, Gezhouba, Xiluodu, and Xiangjiaba.
83GF Score

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