HighComASX:HCL -4.35%53 Net Margin % is -116.64% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:HCL with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.20 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 347 Aerospace & Defense companies, HighCom ranks worse than 83.86% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. HighCom's Net Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-6.79 Mil. HighCom's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$5.82 Mil. Therefore, HighCom's net margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -116.64%.
The historical rank and industry rank for HighCom's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:HCL'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -47.36 Med: 0.57 Max: 9.88
Current: -27.84
ASX:HCL's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 83.86% of 347
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 4.9
vs ASX:HCL: -27.84
HighCom (ASX:HCL) 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.
HighCom Net Margin % Related Terms
HighCom Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HighCom'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 Aerospace & Defense subindustry, HighCom'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.
HighCom Net Margin % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, HighCom's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HighCom'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.
HighCom (ASX:HCL) has a Net Margin % of -116.64% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on HighCom and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, HighCom ranks #291 out of 347 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 83.9%.
Is HighCom's Net Margin % too high?
HighCom's current Net Margin % is -116.64%. Based on the distribution chart, HighCom ranks #291 out of 347 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, HighCom has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HighCom's Net Margin % compare to GE and RTX?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, HighCom ranks #291 out of 347 companies for Net Margin %. This places HighCom in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.90. 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Net Margin % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 4.90, based on 347 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. 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 HighCom and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HighCom's current Net Margin % is -116.64%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HighCom stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HighCom (ASX:HCL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.20, compared to a current price of A$0.11 — trading 45% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is -116.64%. HighCom's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 2 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 HighCom (ASX:HCL), the current Net Margin % is -116.64% 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 HighCom (ASX:HCL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HighCom stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$0.11 is trading 45% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.20.
GuruFocus considers HighCom to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:HCL:
Net Margin %: -116.64%
GF Value™: A$0.20 vs. price of A$0.11 (45% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:HCL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HighCom Ltd comprises of its two distinct businesses HighCom Armor & HighCom Technology. HighCom Armor designs, manufactures, and supplies military, law enforcement, and first responder customers with personal protection ballistic products and solutions for Body Armour, Ballistic Helmets, and Composite Armour Panels & Platform Structures. HighCom Technology supplies Australian Defence and Security Agencies with Small Uncrewed Arial Systems (SUAS) and Sensor Payloads, and provides local Program, Project and Engineering Management, Systems Integration, Maintenance, Composite Repairs, and Logistics Support Services.
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