Bell Financial GroupASX:BFG +1.41%58 Net Margin % is 16.48% as of Dec. 2025, which is 36% above its 10-year median of 12.12. GuruFocus rates ASX:BFG with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of A$1.55 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 774 Capital Markets companies, Bell Financial Group ranks worse than 51.29% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bell Financial Group's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:BFG'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.19 Med: 12.12 Max: 16.38
Current: 13.39
ASX:BFG's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 51.29% of 774
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 14.305
vs ASX:BFG: 13.39
Bell Financial Group (ASX:BFG) 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.
Bell Financial Group Net Margin % Related Terms
Bell Financial Group Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bell Financial 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.
For the Capital Markets subindustry, Bell Financial 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.
Bell Financial Group Net Margin % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Bell Financial Group's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bell Financial 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.
Bell Financial Group (ASX:BFG) has a Net Margin % of 16.48% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Bell Financial Group and its competitors. This is 36% above median its historical median of 12.12. Over the past decade, Bell Financial Group's Net Margin % has ranged from 9.19 to 16.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Bell Financial Group ranks #397 out of 774 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 51.3%.
Is Bell Financial Group's Net Margin % too high?
Bell Financial Group's current Net Margin % of 16.48% is 36% above median its 10-year median of 12.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.19 to a high of 16.38. The Capital Markets industry median Net Margin % is 14.31. Bell Financial Group's value of 16.48% is 15.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bell Financial Group ranks #397 out of 774 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Bell Financial Group has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bell Financial Group's Net Margin % compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Bell Financial Group ranks #397 out of 774 companies for Net Margin %. This places Bell Financial Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 14.31. Bell Financial Group's value of 16.48% is 15.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Bell Financial Group's own Net Margin % has ranged from 9.19 to 16.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.12 vs. the industry median of 14.31, Bell Financial Group has consistently been above 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Net Margin % among Capital Markets companies is 14.31, based on 774 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. Bell Financial Group's current Net Margin % of 16.48% is 15.2% above 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 Bell Financial Group and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Net Margin % is 14.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bell Financial Group's current Net Margin % is 16.48%, which is 36% above median its own 10-year median of 12.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bell Financial Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bell Financial Group (ASX:BFG) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$1.55, compared to a current price of A$1.44 — trading 7.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 16.48%, which is 36% above median its 10-year median of 12.12 and 15.2% above the Capital Markets industry median of 14.31. Bell Financial Group's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 3 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 Bell Financial Group (ASX:BFG), the current Net Margin % is 16.48% 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 Bell Financial Group (ASX:BFG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bell Financial Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$1.44 is trading 7.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$1.55.
GuruFocus considers Bell Financial Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:BFG:
Net Margin %: 16.48% (36% above median its 10-year median of 12.12)
GF Value™: A$1.55 vs. price of A$1.44 (7.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 15.2% above the Capital Markets median (#397 of 774)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:BFG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bell Financial Group Ltd is a capital market service provider based in Australia. It is engaged in providing stockbroking, investment, and financial advisory services to private, institutional, and corporate clients. The reporting segments of the company are: Technology & Platforms, Products & Services, and Broking. Maximum revenue is generated from the Broking segment, which includes traditional retail client broking (Retail client focus) and traditional wholesale client broking services (Institutional and Wholesale client focus). The Technology & Platforms segment includes proprietary technology and platforms, including online broking, and the Products & Services segment represents its margin lending, cash, portfolio administration, and superannuation solutions products and services.
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