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HiTech Group AustraliaASX:HIT 81 Net Margin % is 6.09% as of Dec. 2025, which is 36% below its 10-year median of 9.55. GuruFocus rates ASX:HIT with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of A$1.89 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,073 Business Services companies, HiTech Group Australia ranks better than 68.03% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for HiTech Group Australia's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:HIT'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.99 Med: 9.55 Max: 11.88
Current: 7.45
ASX:HIT's Net Margin % is ranked better than 68.03% of 1073
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.84
vs ASX:HIT: 7.45
HiTech Group Australia (ASX:HIT) 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.
HiTech Group Australia Net Margin % Related Terms
HiTech Group Australia Net Margin % Historical Data
* 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:HIT vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, HiTech Group Australia'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.
HiTech Group Australia Net Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, HiTech Group Australia's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HiTech Group Australia'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.
HiTech Group Australia (ASX:HIT) has a Net Margin % of 6.09% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on HiTech Group Australia and its competitors. This is 36% below median its historical median of 9.55. Over the past decade, HiTech Group Australia's Net Margin % has ranged from 6.99 to 11.88. According to the industry distribution chart, HiTech Group Australia ranks #343 out of 1073 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 32%.
Is HiTech Group Australia's Net Margin % too high?
HiTech Group Australia's current Net Margin % of 6.09% is 36% below median its 10-year median of 9.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.99 to a high of 11.88. The Business Services industry median Net Margin % is 3.84. HiTech Group Australia's value of 6.09% is 58.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HiTech Group Australia ranks #343 out of 1073 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, HiTech Group Australia has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HiTech Group Australia's Net Margin % compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, HiTech Group Australia ranks #343 out of 1073 companies for Net Margin %. This puts HiTech Group Australia in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.84. HiTech Group Australia's value of 6.09% is 58.6% above this benchmark. Historically, HiTech Group Australia's own Net Margin % has ranged from 6.99 to 11.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.55 vs. the industry median of 3.84, HiTech Group Australia 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 Business Services company?
The median Net Margin % among Business Services companies is 3.84, based on 1,073 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. HiTech Group Australia's current Net Margin % of 6.09% is 58.6% 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 HiTech Group Australia and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HiTech Group Australia's current Net Margin % is 6.09%, which is 36% below median its own 10-year median of 9.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HiTech Group Australia stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HiTech Group Australia (ASX:HIT) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$1.89, compared to a current price of A$0.94 — trading 50.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 6.09%, which is 36% below median its 10-year median of 9.55 and 58.6% above the Business Services industry median of 3.84. HiTech Group Australia's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 5 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 HiTech Group Australia (ASX:HIT), the current Net Margin % is 6.09% 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 HiTech Group Australia (ASX:HIT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HiTech Group Australia stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$0.94 is trading 50.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$1.89.
GuruFocus considers HiTech Group Australia to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ASX:HIT:
Net Margin %: 6.09% (36% below median its 10-year median of 9.55)
GF Value™: A$1.89 vs. price of A$0.94 (50.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 58.6% above the Business Services median (#343 of 1073)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:HIT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HiTech Group Australia Ltd is engaged in recruitment services for permanent and contract staff to the ICT sector. It currently supplies permanent and contract staff from its database of over specialised ICT, Finance, and Office Support professionals. Its main business comes from IT contracting/consulting.
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