Ashley Services GroupASX:ASH -3.64%57 Net Margin % is 1.12% as of Dec. 2025, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 1.42. GuruFocus rates ASX:ASH with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.24 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,074 Business Services companies, Ashley Services Group ranks worse than 70.86% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ashley Services Group's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:ASH'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -24.79 Med: 1.42 Max: 2.52
Current: 0.68
ASX:ASH's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 70.86% of 1074
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.83
vs ASX:ASH: 0.68
Ashley Services Group (ASX:ASH) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Ashley Services Group Net Margin % Related Terms
Ashley Services Group Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ashley Services Group's Net Margin % can be seen below:
* 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.
ASX:ASH vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Ashley Services Group's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % 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.
Ashley Services Group Net Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Ashley Services Group's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ashley Services Group's Net Margin % falls into.
* 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.
Ashley Services Group (ASX:ASH) has a Net Margin % of 1.12% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Ashley Services Group and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 1.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Ashley Services Group ranks #761 out of 1074 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 70.9%.
Is Ashley Services Group's Net Margin % too high?
Ashley Services Group's current Net Margin % of 1.12% is 21% below median its 10-year median of 1.42. The Business Services industry median Net Margin % is 3.83. Ashley Services Group's value of 1.12% is 70.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ashley Services Group ranks #761 out of 1074 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ashley Services Group has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ashley Services Group's Net Margin % compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Ashley Services Group ranks #761 out of 1074 companies for Net Margin %. This places Ashley Services Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.83. Ashley Services Group's value of 1.12% is 70.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.42 vs. the industry median of 3.83, Ashley Services Group has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Margin % for a Business Services company?
The median Net Margin % among Business Services companies is 3.83, based on 1,074 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ashley Services Group's current Net Margin % of 1.12% is 70.8% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Ashley Services Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ashley Services Group's current Net Margin % is 1.12%, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 1.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ashley Services Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ashley Services Group (ASX:ASH) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.24, compared to a current price of A$0.27 — trading 10.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 1.12%, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 1.42 and 70.8% below the Business Services industry median of 3.83. Ashley Services Group's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ashley Services Group (ASX:ASH), the current Net Margin % is 1.12% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Ashley Services Group (ASX:ASH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ashley Services Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$0.27 is trading 10.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.24.
GuruFocus considers Ashley Services Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:ASH:
Net Margin %: 1.12% (21% below median its 10-year median of 1.42)
GF Value™: A$0.24 vs. price of A$0.27 (10.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 70.8% below the Business Services median (#761 of 1074)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:ASH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ashley Services Group Ltd is engaged in staffing services. It is an integrated Labour Hire, Recruitment, and Training organization that has been delivering workforce management and business improvement programs. The group operates in two operating segments, namely Labour hire and Training. The group derives maximum revenue from providing Labour hire services. The organization operates in Australia.
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