The historical rank and industry rank for Western Marine Shipyard's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
DHA:WMSHIPYARD'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.8 Med: 4.86 Max: 17.51
Current: -0.55
DHA:WMSHIPYARD's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 68.3% of 347
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 4.9
vs DHA:WMSHIPYARD: -0.55
Western Marine Shipyard (DHA:WMSHIPYARD) 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.
Western Marine Shipyard Net Margin % Related Terms
Western Marine Shipyard 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.
DHA:WMSHIPYARD vs SPCX, GE, RTX: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Western Marine Shipyard'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.
Western Marine Shipyard Net Margin % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Western Marine Shipyard's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Western Marine Shipyard'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.
Western Marine Shipyard (DHA:WMSHIPYARD) has a Net Margin % of -0.55% as of Jun. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Western Marine Shipyard and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Western Marine Shipyard ranks #237 out of 347 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 68.3%.
Is Western Marine Shipyard's Net Margin % too high?
Western Marine Shipyard's current Net Margin % is -0.55%. Based on the distribution chart, Western Marine Shipyard ranks #237 out of 347 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Western Marine Shipyard has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Western Marine Shipyard's Net Margin % compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Western Marine Shipyard ranks #237 out of 347 companies for Net Margin %. This places Western Marine Shipyard in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.90. 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Net Margin % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 4.90, based on 347 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. 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 Western Marine Shipyard and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Western Marine Shipyard's current Net Margin % is -0.55%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Western Marine Shipyard stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Marine Shipyard (DHA:WMSHIPYARD) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is BDT13.03, compared to a current price of BDT10.40 — trading 20.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is -0.55%. Western Marine Shipyard's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 8 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 Western Marine Shipyard (DHA:WMSHIPYARD), the current Net Margin % is -0.55% as of Jun. 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 Western Marine Shipyard (DHA:WMSHIPYARD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Marine Shipyard stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of BDT10.40 is trading 20.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of BDT13.03.
GuruFocus considers Western Marine Shipyard to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for DHA:WMSHIPYARD:
Net Margin %: -0.55%
GF Value™: BDT13.03 vs. price of BDT10.40 (20.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DHA:WMSHIPYARD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Western Marine Shipyard Ltd is a public limited company engaged in shipbuilding and related marine engineering activities and operates as an export-oriented shipyard in Bangladesh. The Company specializes in the construction of various vessels, including multi-purpose cargo ships, inland container vessels, inland tankers, passenger ships, Ro-Ro ferries, port utility vessels, tugs, offshore petroleum vessels, fishing trawlers, barges, dredgers, and landing crafts. Its activities mainly comprise new shipbuilding for domestic use and for export markets, supported by in-house ship design facilities and shipyard operations. The Company operates in Bangladesh and has exported vessels to countries such as Germany, Norway, Ecuador, New Zealand, and Kenya, as well as serving domestic clients.
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