SHAPE AustraliaASX:SHA +0.14%44 Net Margin % is 2.54% as of Dec. 2025, which is 61% above its 10-year median of 1.58. GuruFocus rates ASX:SHA with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of A$3.57 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,766 Construction companies, SHAPE Australia ranks worse than 59.46% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for SHAPE Australia's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:SHA'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.1 Med: 1.58 Max: 2.52
Current: 2.52
ASX:SHA's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 59.46% of 1766
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 3.92
vs ASX:SHA: 2.52
SHAPE Australia (ASX:SHA) 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.
SHAPE Australia Net Margin % Related Terms
SHAPE Australia Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SHAPE Australia'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 Engineering & Construction subindustry, SHAPE 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.
SHAPE Australia Net Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, SHAPE Australia's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SHAPE 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.
SHAPE Australia (ASX:SHA) has a Net Margin % of 2.54% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on SHAPE Australia and its competitors. This is 61% above median its historical median of 1.58. Over the past decade, SHAPE Australia's Net Margin % has ranged from 1.10 to 2.52. According to the industry distribution chart, SHAPE Australia ranks #1050 out of 1766 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 59.5%.
Is SHAPE Australia's Net Margin % too high?
SHAPE Australia's current Net Margin % of 2.54% is 61% above median its 10-year median of 1.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.10 to a high of 2.52. The Construction industry median Net Margin % is 3.92. SHAPE Australia's value of 2.54% is 35.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SHAPE Australia ranks #1050 out of 1766 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, SHAPE Australia has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SHAPE Australia's Net Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, SHAPE Australia ranks #1050 out of 1766 companies for Net Margin %. This places SHAPE Australia in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.92. SHAPE Australia's value of 2.54% is 35.2% below this benchmark. Historically, SHAPE Australia's own Net Margin % has ranged from 1.10 to 2.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.58 vs. the industry median of 3.92, SHAPE Australia 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 Construction company?
The median Net Margin % among Construction companies is 3.92, based on 1,766 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. SHAPE Australia's current Net Margin % of 2.54% is 35.2% 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 SHAPE Australia and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SHAPE Australia's current Net Margin % is 2.54%, which is 61% above median its own 10-year median of 1.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SHAPE Australia stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SHAPE Australia (ASX:SHA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$3.57, compared to a current price of A$6.99 — trading 95.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 2.54%, which is 61% above median its 10-year median of 1.58 and 35.2% below the Construction industry median of 3.92. SHAPE Australia's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 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 SHAPE Australia (ASX:SHA), the current Net Margin % is 2.54% 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 SHAPE Australia (ASX:SHA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SHAPE Australia stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$6.99 is trading 95.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$3.57.
GuruFocus considers SHAPE Australia to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:SHA:
Net Margin %: 2.54% (61% above median its 10-year median of 1.58)
GF Value™: A$3.57 vs. price of A$6.99 (95.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 35.2% below the Construction median (#1050 of 1766)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:SHA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SHAPE Australia Corp Ltd is a specialist building contractor and construction manager, focused on commercial fit-out and refurbishments, with select capabilities in the new build.
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