MAANF (Maanshan Iron And Steel Co) Profitability Rank: 5 (As of Jun. 2026) — 17% Below Median

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MAANF Maanshan Iron And Steel Co Ltd MAANF
42 GF Score
Price $0.18
GF Value $0.17
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Maanshan Iron And Steel Co Profitability Rank?

Maanshan Iron And Steel Co MAANF -23.08% 42 Profitability Rank is 5 as of Jun. 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates MAANF with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.17 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Maanshan Iron And Steel Co has the Profitability Rank of 5.

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.

Maanshan Iron And Steel Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 3.01%. As of today, Maanshan Iron And Steel Co's Piotroski F-Score is 7.


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MAANF vs NUE, STLD, RS: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Maanshan Iron And Steel 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.


Maanshan Iron And Steel Co Profitability Rank vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Maanshan Iron And Steel Co's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Maanshan Iron And Steel Co's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Maanshan Iron And Steel 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.

Maanshan Iron And Steel Co has the Profitability Rank of 5.

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.

Maanshan Iron And Steel 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 )
=86.624 / 2878.807
=3.01 %

* 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

Maanshan Iron And Steel 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.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 5 mean?
Maanshan Iron And Steel Co (MAANF) has a Profitability Rank of 5 as of Jun. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Maanshan Iron And Steel Co and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Maanshan Iron And Steel Co's Profitability Rank has ranged from 3.00 to 7.00.
Is Maanshan Iron And Steel Co's Profitability Rank too high?
Maanshan Iron And Steel Co's current Profitability Rank of 5 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 7.00. Overall, Maanshan Iron And Steel Co has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Maanshan Iron And Steel Co's Profitability Rank compare to NUE and STLD?
Maanshan Iron And Steel Co's Profitability Rank of 5 can be compared against companies in the Steel industry. Historically, Maanshan Iron And Steel Co's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 3.00 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 Steel company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Steel 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 Maanshan Iron And Steel Co and its competitors. Maanshan Iron And Steel Co's current Profitability Rank is 5, which is 17% 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 Maanshan Iron And Steel Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maanshan Iron And Steel Co (MAANF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.17, compared to a current price of $0.18 — trading 7.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 5, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. Maanshan Iron And Steel Co's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 3 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 Maanshan Iron And Steel Co (MAANF), the current Profitability Rank is 5 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 Maanshan Iron And Steel Co (MAANF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maanshan Iron And Steel Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $0.18 is trading 7.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.17. GuruFocus considers Maanshan Iron And Steel Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MAANF:

  • Profitability Rank: 5 (17% below median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: $0.17 vs. price of $0.18 (7.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 42/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Maanshan Iron And Steel Co Business Description

Address No. 8 Jiu Hua Xi Road, Anhui Province, Maanshan, CHN, 243003
Maanshan Iron And Steel Co Ltd produces and sells iron and steel products. Its main production processes include iron making, steel making, steel rolling, etc. The Group's key product is steel, which includes four product series of special steel, wheels and axles, long products, and plates. It offers casting round billet, special steel bar, train wheels, axles, wheelsets, section steel, wire rods, hot-rolled plate and cold-rolled plate coils, galvanized plates, color-coated plates, and other products, which are widely used in aviation, railway, ocean, automobile, household appliance, shipbuilding, construction, machinery manufacturing, and other fields. Geographically, the Group generates maximum revenue from the Chinese Mainland, and the rest from Hong Kong and other overseas markets.
42GF Score

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