China: Industrial Enterprise - Operating Profit Margin

Macro

2026-08-27

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The operating profit margin of Chinese industrial enterprises is compiled and released by the National Bureau of Statistics of China (NBS of China). This indicator is the proportion of profits earned by industrial enterprises in operating income. It is an important indicator for evaluating the financial health and profitability of Chinese enterprises. A higher profit margin indicates that the company has effective cost control and good operating conditions; while a decrease in profit margin may indicate that the company is facing higher cost pressure or reduced revenue.

Note: Industrial enterprises above designated size include enterprises with annual operating income of more than 20 million yuan.

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National Bureau of Statistics of China (Choice)
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AI Data Insight

The newly released operating profit margin of China's industrial enterprises for the third quarter of 2026 edged down to 5.66% from the previous value of 5.7%, reflecting the dual squeeze of weak domestic demand and rising costs. Although the overall profit space has slightly contracted, benefiting from the global AI boom, electronics and high-tech manufacturing have shown strong explosive power, becoming the core engine supporting industrial profits.

AI Data Insight

The newly released operating profit margin of China's industrial enterprises for the third quarter of 2026 edged down to 5.66% from the previous value of 5.7%, reflecting the dual squeeze of weak domestic demand and rising costs. Although the overall profit space has slightly contracted, benefiting from the global AI boom, electronics and high-tech manufacturing have shown strong explosive power, becoming the core engine supporting industrial profits.

Description

The operating profit margin of Chinese industrial enterprises is compiled and released by the National Bureau of Statistics of China (NBS of China). This indicator is the proportion of profits earned by industrial enterprises in operating income. It is an important indicator for evaluating the financial health and profitability of Chinese enterprises. A higher profit margin indicates that the company has effective cost control and good operating conditions; while a decrease in profit margin may indicate that the company is facing higher cost pressure or reduced revenue.

Note: Industrial enterprises above designated size include enterprises with annual operating income of more than 20 million yuan.

Published by
National Bureau of Statistics of China (Choice)
Frequency
Monthly
Next Update
Hashtags
China