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What is Caldwell Partners International Net Margin %?
Caldwell Partners InternationalCWLPF 50 Net Margin % is 5.48% as of May. 2026, which is 71% above its 10-year median of 3.20. GuruFocus rates CWLPF with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.65 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,071 Business Services companies, Caldwell Partners International ranks worse than 54.15% on this metric.
Caldwell Partners International (OTCPK:CWLPF) 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.
Caldwell Partners International Net Margin % Related Terms
Caldwell Partners International Net Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
Caldwell Partners International Net Margin % Chart
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Caldwell Partners International'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.
Caldwell Partners International Net Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Caldwell Partners International's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Caldwell Partners International'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.
Caldwell Partners International (CWLPF) has a Net Margin % of 5.48% as of May. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Caldwell Partners International and its competitors. This is 71% above median its historical median of 3.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Caldwell Partners International ranks #580 out of 1071 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 54.2%.
Is Caldwell Partners International's Net Margin % too high?
Caldwell Partners International's current Net Margin % of 5.48% is 71% above median its 10-year median of 3.20. The Business Services industry median Net Margin % is 3.85. Caldwell Partners International's value of 5.48% is 42.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Caldwell Partners International ranks #580 out of 1071 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Caldwell Partners International has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Caldwell Partners International's Net Margin % compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Caldwell Partners International ranks #580 out of 1071 companies for Net Margin %. This places Caldwell Partners International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.85. Caldwell Partners International's value of 5.48% is 42.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.20 vs. the industry median of 3.85, Caldwell Partners International 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 Business Services company?
The median Net Margin % among Business Services companies is 3.85, based on 1,071 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. Caldwell Partners International's current Net Margin % of 5.48% is 42.3% 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 Caldwell Partners International and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Caldwell Partners International's current Net Margin % is 5.48%, which is 71% above median its own 10-year median of 3.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Caldwell Partners International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Caldwell Partners International (CWLPF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.65, compared to a current price of $0.75 — trading 15.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 5.48%, which is 71% above median its 10-year median of 3.20 and 42.3% above the Business Services industry median of 3.85. Caldwell Partners International's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 6 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 Caldwell Partners International (CWLPF), the current Net Margin % is 5.48% as of May. 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 Caldwell Partners International (CWLPF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Caldwell Partners International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.75 is trading 15.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.65.
GuruFocus considers Caldwell Partners International to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CWLPF:
Net Margin %: 5.48% (71% above median its 10-year median of 3.20)
GF Value™: $0.65 vs. price of $0.75 (15.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 42.3% above the Business Services median (#580 of 1071)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CWLPF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Caldwell Partners International Inc is a provider of executive search that specializes in the recruitment of executives for full-time and advisory roles. The company contracts with its clients, on an assignment basis providing advice on the identification, evaluation, assessment, and recommendation of qualified candidates for filling of senior executive positions. It recruits employees for various positions that include Board Services, Human Resources, Information Security, Legal, Marketing, Industrial, Insurance, Healthcare, Media, Real Estate, Technology, etc. The company operates through two segments; Caldwell and IQTalent, out of which the majority revenue is generated from Caldwell segment. The company's operations are spread across Canada, the United States, Asia Pacific, and Europe.
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