City DevelopmentsCDEVF -3.85%67 Net Margin % is 28.35% as of Dec. 2025, which is 111% above its 10-year median of 13.42. GuruFocus rates CDEVF with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.55 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,755 Real Estate companies, City Developments ranks better than 64.84% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for City Developments's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CDEVF'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -90.94 Med: 13.42 Max: 39.03
Current: 17.55
CDEVF's Net Margin % is ranked better than 64.84% of 1755
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 8.04
vs CDEVF: 17.55
City Developments (OTCPK:CDEVF) 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.
City Developments Net Margin % Related Terms
City Developments Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for City Developments'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.
City Developments Net Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, City Developments'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.
City Developments Net Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, City Developments's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where City Developments'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.
City Developments (CDEVF) has a Net Margin % of 28.35% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on City Developments and its competitors. This is 111% above median its historical median of 13.42. According to the industry distribution chart, City Developments ranks #617 out of 1755 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 35.2%.
Is City Developments' Net Margin % too high?
City Developments' current Net Margin % of 28.35% is 111% above median its 10-year median of 13.42. The Real Estate industry median Net Margin % is 8.04. City Developments' value of 28.35% is 252.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, City Developments ranks #617 out of 1755 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, City Developments has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does City Developments' Net Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, City Developments ranks #617 out of 1755 companies for Net Margin %. This puts City Developments in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 8.04. City Developments' value of 28.35% is 252.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 13.42 vs. the industry median of 8.04, City Developments 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 8.04, 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. City Developments's current Net Margin % of 28.35% is 252.6% 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 City Developments and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Net Margin % is 8.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. City Developments's current Net Margin % is 28.35%, which is 111% above median its own 10-year median of 13.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is City Developments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, City Developments (CDEVF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.55, compared to a current price of $6.49 — trading 42.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 28.35%, which is 111% above median its 10-year median of 13.42 and 252.6% above the Real Estate industry median of 8.04. City Developments' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 7 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 City Developments (CDEVF), the current Net Margin % is 28.35% 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 City Developments (CDEVF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, City Developments stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $6.49 is trading 42.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.55.
GuruFocus considers City Developments to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CDEVF:
Net Margin %: 28.35% (111% above median its 10-year median of 13.42)
GF Value™: $4.55 vs. price of $6.49 (42.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 252.6% above the Real Estate median (#617 of 1755)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CDEVF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
City Developments Ltd operates as a property developer and owner, and investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, its principal activities are those of property developers and owners, hotel owners and operators, a club operator and owner, investment in properties and in shares, property management, project management, and provision of consultancy, procurement, and laundry services. The company's reportable segments are; Property development, Hotel operations, and Investment properties. The majority of the revenue is generated from its Property development segment which develops and purchases properties for sale. Key revenue for the company is generated from its operations in Singapore and the rest from Japan, China, the United States, United Kingdom, and other regions.
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