Lifestyle CommunitiesASX:LIC +1.40%75 Net Margin % is 15.10% as of Dec. 2025, which is 56% below its 10-year median of 34.51. GuruFocus rates ASX:LIC with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of A$6.75 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,755 Real Estate companies, Lifestyle Communities ranks worse than 92.88% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lifestyle Communities's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:LIC'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -148.92 Med: 34.51 Max: 66.1
Current: -148.92
ASX:LIC's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 92.88% of 1755
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 8.03
vs ASX:LIC: -148.92
Lifestyle Communities (ASX:LIC) 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.
Lifestyle Communities Net Margin % Related Terms
Lifestyle Communities Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lifestyle Communities'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.
Lifestyle Communities Net Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Real Estate - Diversified subindustry, Lifestyle Communities'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.
Lifestyle Communities Net Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Lifestyle Communities's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lifestyle Communities'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.
Lifestyle Communities (ASX:LIC) has a Net Margin % of 15.10% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Lifestyle Communities and its competitors. This is 56% below median its historical median of 34.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Lifestyle Communities ranks #1630 out of 1755 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 92.9%.
Is Lifestyle Communities' Net Margin % too high?
Lifestyle Communities' current Net Margin % of 15.10% is 56% below median its 10-year median of 34.51. The Real Estate industry median Net Margin % is 8.03. Lifestyle Communities' value of 15.10% is 88% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lifestyle Communities ranks #1630 out of 1755 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lifestyle Communities has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lifestyle Communities' Net Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Lifestyle Communities ranks #1630 out of 1755 companies for Net Margin %. This places Lifestyle Communities in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 8.03. Lifestyle Communities' value of 15.10% is 88% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 34.51 vs. the industry median of 8.03, Lifestyle Communities 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 Real Estate company?
The median Net Margin % among Real Estate companies is 8.03, based on 1,755 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. Lifestyle Communities's current Net Margin % of 15.10% is 88% 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 Lifestyle Communities and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Net Margin % is 8.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lifestyle Communities's current Net Margin % is 15.10%, which is 56% below median its own 10-year median of 34.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lifestyle Communities stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lifestyle Communities (ASX:LIC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$6.75, compared to a current price of A$5.07 — trading 24.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 15.10%, which is 56% below median its 10-year median of 34.51 and 88% above the Real Estate industry median of 8.03. Lifestyle Communities' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 9 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 Lifestyle Communities (ASX:LIC), the current Net Margin % is 15.10% 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 Lifestyle Communities (ASX:LIC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lifestyle Communities stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$5.07 is trading 24.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$6.75.
GuruFocus considers Lifestyle Communities to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:LIC:
Net Margin %: 15.10% (56% below median its 10-year median of 34.51)
GF Value™: A$6.75 vs. price of A$5.07 (24.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 88% above the Real Estate median (#1630 of 1755)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:LIC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lifestyle Communities is an Australian real estate company with a property portfolio in land lease housing for residents over 50 years old. Revenue is earned through developing and selling manufactured homes, and charging rent for the land they occupy. The firm's portfolio consists of about 3,000 settled homes, from which it collects rent, and a further 2,000 homes in development or planning. It has more than 30 communities in Australia's second-most populous state of Victoria, with a focus on coastal and outer metropolitan regions.
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