PayPointCHIX:PAYL +3.96%82 Net Margin % is 12.83% as of Mar. 2026, which is 37% below its 10-year median of 20.40. GuruFocus rates CHIX:PAYL with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of £7.24 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,827 Software companies, PayPoint ranks better than 79.2% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. PayPoint's Net Income for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was £24.7 Mil. PayPoint's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was £192.9 Mil. Therefore, PayPoint's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.83%.
The historical rank and industry rank for PayPoint's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:PAYl'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.18 Med: 20.4 Max: 47.91
Current: 11.67
CHIX:PAYl's Net Margin % is ranked better than 79.2% of 2827
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.54
vs CHIX:PAYl: 11.67
PayPoint (CHIX:PAYl) 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.
PayPoint Net Margin % Related Terms
PayPoint Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PayPoint'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:PAYL vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, PayPoint'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.
PayPoint Net Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, PayPoint's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PayPoint'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.
PayPoint (CHIX:PAYL) has a Net Margin % of 12.83% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on PayPoint and its competitors. This is 37% below median its historical median of 20.40. Over the past decade, PayPoint's Net Margin % has ranged from 6.18 to 47.91. According to the industry distribution chart, PayPoint ranks #588 out of 2827 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 20.8%.
Is PayPoint's Net Margin % too high?
PayPoint's current Net Margin % of 12.83% is 37% below median its 10-year median of 20.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.18 to a high of 47.91. The Software industry median Net Margin % is 2.54. PayPoint's value of 12.83% is 405.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PayPoint ranks #588 out of 2827 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, PayPoint has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PayPoint's Net Margin % compare to MSFT and ORCL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, PayPoint ranks #588 out of 2827 companies for Net Margin %. This places PayPoint in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.54. PayPoint's value of 12.83% is 405.1% above this benchmark. Historically, PayPoint's own Net Margin % has ranged from 6.18 to 47.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.40 vs. the industry median of 2.54, PayPoint 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 Software company?
The median Net Margin % among Software companies is 2.54, based on 2,827 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. PayPoint's current Net Margin % of 12.83% is 405.1% 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 PayPoint and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PayPoint's current Net Margin % is 12.83%, which is 37% below median its own 10-year median of 20.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PayPoint stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PayPoint (CHIX:PAYL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £7.24, compared to a current price of £5.90 — trading 18.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 12.83%, which is 37% below median its 10-year median of 20.40 and 405.1% above the Software industry median of 2.54. PayPoint's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 PayPoint (CHIX:PAYL), the current Net Margin % is 12.83% as of Mar. 2026. 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 PayPoint (CHIX:PAYL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PayPoint stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £5.90 is trading 18.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of £7.24.
GuruFocus considers PayPoint to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:PAYL:
Net Margin %: 12.83% (37% below median its 10-year median of 20.40)
GF Value™: £7.24 vs. price of £5.90 (18.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 405.1% above the Software median (#588 of 2827)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:PAYL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PayPoint PLC is a United Kingdom-based company that provides consumer transaction services. The company's solutions help clients control household finances, essential payments, and in-store services. The company's operations involve processing high-volume transactions, managing retailers and clients, selling funds, and transmitting data. PayPoint's network covers convenience stores and numerous outlets, where clients can use the company's solutions to make energy meter prepayments, bill payments, benefit payments, mobile phone top-ups, cash withdrawals, and other services. Its operating segments are; PayPoint which derives key revenue, and Love2shop. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the UK.
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