Deswell IndustriesDSWL +5.58%64 Net Margin % is 22.63% as of Sep. 2025, which is 129% above its 10-year median of 9.89. GuruFocus rates DSWL with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.17 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,473 Hardware companies, Deswell Industries ranks better than 91.51% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Deswell Industries's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
DSWL'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.02 Med: 9.89 Max: 17.33
Current: 17.33
DSWL's Net Margin % is ranked better than 91.51% of 2473
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.71
vs DSWL: 17.33
Deswell Industries (NAS:DSWL) 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.
Deswell Industries Net Margin % Related Terms
Deswell Industries Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Deswell Industries'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 Electronic Components subindustry, Deswell Industries'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.
Deswell Industries Net Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Deswell Industries's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Deswell Industries'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.
Deswell Industries (DSWL) has a Net Margin % of 22.63% as of Sep. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Deswell Industries and its competitors. This is 129% above median its historical median of 9.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Deswell Industries ranks #210 out of 2473 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 8.5%.
Is Deswell Industries' Net Margin % too high?
Deswell Industries' current Net Margin % of 22.63% is 129% above median its 10-year median of 9.89. The Hardware industry median Net Margin % is 2.71. Deswell Industries' value of 22.63% is 735.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Deswell Industries ranks #210 out of 2473 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Deswell Industries has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Deswell Industries' Net Margin % compare to WBX and HOLO?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Deswell Industries ranks #210 out of 2473 companies for Net Margin %. This places Deswell Industries in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.71. Deswell Industries' value of 22.63% is 735.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.89 vs. the industry median of 2.71, Deswell Industries 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 Hardware company?
The median Net Margin % among Hardware companies is 2.71, based on 2,473 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. Deswell Industries's current Net Margin % of 22.63% is 735.1% 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 Deswell Industries and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Deswell Industries's current Net Margin % is 22.63%, which is 129% above median its own 10-year median of 9.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Deswell Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deswell Industries (DSWL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.17, compared to a current price of $3.88 — trading 78.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 22.63%, which is 129% above median its 10-year median of 9.89 and 735.1% above the Hardware industry median of 2.71. Deswell Industries' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Deswell Industries (DSWL), the current Net Margin % is 22.63% as of Sep. 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 Deswell Industries (DSWL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deswell Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.88 is trading 78.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.17.
GuruFocus considers Deswell Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DSWL:
Net Margin %: 22.63% (129% above median its 10-year median of 9.89)
GF Value™: $2.17 vs. price of $3.88 (78.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 735.1% above the Hardware median (#210 of 2473)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DSWL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Deswell Industries Inc is engaged in the manufacturing and selling of injection-molded plastic parts and components. In addition, it also offers manufacturing services for electronic products and subassemblies and manufactures metallic molds and accessory parts for original equipment manufacturers and contract manufacturers. The company conducts all of its manufacturing activities at separate plastics, electronics and metallic operation factories located in the People's Republic of China. It operates through the Plastic Injection Molding and Electronic Products Assembling segments. The firm offers products such as automobile components, medical testing equipment, parts for audio equipment, av receivers, active subwoofers, digital system key sets, communication products and others.
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