DBS Group HoldingsDBSDY -0.09%71 Net Margin % is 49.26% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 45.86. GuruFocus rates DBSDY with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $136.92 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,527 Banks companies, DBS Group Holdings ranks better than 92.27% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for DBS Group Holdings's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
DBSDY'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 32.51 Med: 45.86 Max: 50.82
Current: 47.8
DBSDY's Net Margin % is ranked better than 92.27% of 1527
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 26.95
vs DBSDY: 47.80
DBS Group Holdings (OTCPK:DBSDY) 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.
DBS Group Holdings Net Margin % Related Terms
DBS Group Holdings Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DBS Group Holdings'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 Banks - Regional subindustry, DBS Group Holdings'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.
DBS Group Holdings Net Margin % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, DBS Group Holdings's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DBS Group Holdings'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.
DBS Group Holdings (DBSDY) has a Net Margin % of 49.26% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on DBS Group Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 45.86. Over the past decade, DBS Group Holdings' Net Margin % has ranged from 32.51 to 50.82. According to the industry distribution chart, DBS Group Holdings ranks #118 out of 1527 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 7.7%.
Is DBS Group Holdings' Net Margin % too high?
DBS Group Holdings' current Net Margin % of 49.26% is near median its 10-year median of 45.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 32.51 to a high of 50.82. The Banks industry median Net Margin % is 26.95. DBS Group Holdings' value of 49.26% is 82.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DBS Group Holdings ranks #118 out of 1527 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, DBS Group Holdings has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DBS Group Holdings' Net Margin % compare to PNC and USB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, DBS Group Holdings ranks #118 out of 1527 companies for Net Margin %. This places DBS Group Holdings in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 26.95. DBS Group Holdings' value of 49.26% is 82.8% above this benchmark. Historically, DBS Group Holdings' own Net Margin % has ranged from 32.51 to 50.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 45.86 vs. the industry median of 26.95, DBS Group Holdings 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 Banks company?
The median Net Margin % among Banks companies is 26.95, based on 1,527 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. DBS Group Holdings's current Net Margin % of 49.26% is 82.8% 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 DBS Group Holdings and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Net Margin % is 26.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DBS Group Holdings's current Net Margin % is 49.26%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 45.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DBS Group Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DBS Group Holdings (DBSDY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $136.92, compared to a current price of $203.82 — trading 48.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 49.26%, which is near median its 10-year median of 45.86 and 82.8% above the Banks industry median of 26.95. DBS Group Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 9 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 DBS Group Holdings (DBSDY), the current Net Margin % is 49.26% 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 DBS Group Holdings (DBSDY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DBS Group Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $203.82 is trading 48.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $136.92.
GuruFocus considers DBS Group Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DBSDY:
Net Margin %: 49.26% (near median its 10-year median of 45.86)
GF Value™: $136.92 vs. price of $203.82 (48.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 82.8% above the Banks median (#118 of 1527)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DBSDY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
DBS Group is a Singapore-based banking group offering a full range of services to consumers, small to midsize enterprises, and corporations and institutions. Its main presence is in Singapore and Greater China. The acquisition of Lakshmi Vilas Bank has strengthened DBS' operations in India, and the acquisition of Citibank's Taiwan operation should bring additional growth in Greater China. DBS' wealth management division is one of the largest in Asia, with assets under management of SGD 492 billion as of March 2026.
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