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LSL Property ServicesCHIX:LSLL +0.83%64 Net Margin % is 9.41% as of Dec. 2025, which is 22% above its 10-year median of 7.70. GuruFocus rates CHIX:LSLL with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.84 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,754 Real Estate companies, LSL Property Services ranks better than 52.57% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for LSL Property Services's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:LSLl'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -29.07 Med: 7.7 Max: 18.95
Current: 9.27
CHIX:LSLl's Net Margin % is ranked better than 52.57% of 1754
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 8.035
vs CHIX:LSLl: 9.27
LSL Property Services (CHIX:LSLl) 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.
LSL Property Services Net Margin % Related Terms
LSL Property Services Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for LSL Property Services'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.
CHIX:LSLL vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, LSL Property Services'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.
LSL Property Services Net Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, LSL Property Services's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LSL Property Services'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.
LSL Property Services (CHIX:LSLL) has a Net Margin % of 9.41% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on LSL Property Services and its competitors. This is 22% above median its historical median of 7.70. According to the industry distribution chart, LSL Property Services ranks #832 out of 1754 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 47.4%.
Is LSL Property Services' Net Margin % too high?
LSL Property Services' current Net Margin % of 9.41% is 22% above median its 10-year median of 7.70. The Real Estate industry median Net Margin % is 8.04. LSL Property Services' value of 9.41% is 17.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LSL Property Services ranks #832 out of 1754 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, LSL Property Services has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LSL Property Services' Net Margin % compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, LSL Property Services ranks #832 out of 1754 companies for Net Margin %. This puts LSL Property Services in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 8.04. LSL Property Services' value of 9.41% is 17.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.70 vs. the industry median of 8.04, LSL Property Services 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 1,754 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. LSL Property Services's current Net Margin % of 9.41% is 17.1% 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 LSL Property Services 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. LSL Property Services's current Net Margin % is 9.41%, which is 22% above median its own 10-year median of 7.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LSL Property Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LSL Property Services (CHIX:LSLL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.84, compared to a current price of £2.42 — trading 14.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 9.41%, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 7.70 and 17.1% above the Real Estate industry median of 8.04. LSL Property Services' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 LSL Property Services (CHIX:LSLL), the current Net Margin % is 9.41% 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 LSL Property Services (CHIX:LSLL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LSL Property Services stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £2.42 is trading 14.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.84.
GuruFocus considers LSL Property Services to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:LSLL:
Net Margin %: 9.41% (22% above median its 10-year median of 7.70)
GF Value™: £2.84 vs. price of £2.42 (14.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 17.1% above the Real Estate median (#832 of 1754)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:LSLL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
LSL Property Services PLC provides residential property services to consumers. The Estate Agency Franchising segment provides services related to the sale and letting of residential properties, Financial Services segment reflects the Financial Services income generated from the Estate Agency segment. The Surveying and Valuation Services segment provides valuations and professional survey services for residential properties. Some of the company's offerings include residential sales, lettings, surveying, conveyancing, and advice on mortgages and non-investment insurance products. Geographically all the business is operated in the UK and it derives the majority of its revenue from the Surveying and Valuation segment.
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