UOB-Kay Hian HoldingsFRA:4LJ -2.44%56 Net Margin % is 40.36% as of Dec. 2025, which is 69% above its 10-year median of 23.82. GuruFocus rates FRA:4LJ with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.34 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 774 Capital Markets companies, UOB-Kay Hian Holdings ranks better than 76.36% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for UOB-Kay Hian Holdings's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:4LJ'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 17.37 Med: 23.82 Max: 42.09
Current: 38.38
FRA:4LJ's Net Margin % is ranked better than 76.36% of 774
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 14.305
vs FRA:4LJ: 38.38
UOB-Kay Hian Holdings (FRA:4LJ) 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.
UOB-Kay Hian Holdings Net Margin % Related Terms
UOB-Kay Hian Holdings Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for UOB-Kay Hian 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 Capital Markets subindustry, UOB-Kay Hian 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.
UOB-Kay Hian Holdings Net Margin % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, UOB-Kay Hian Holdings's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where UOB-Kay Hian 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.
UOB-Kay Hian Holdings (FRA:4LJ) has a Net Margin % of 40.36% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on UOB-Kay Hian Holdings and its competitors. This is 69% above median its historical median of 23.82. Over the past decade, UOB-Kay Hian Holdings' Net Margin % has ranged from 17.37 to 42.09. According to the industry distribution chart, UOB-Kay Hian Holdings ranks #183 out of 774 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 23.6%.
Is UOB-Kay Hian Holdings' Net Margin % too high?
UOB-Kay Hian Holdings' current Net Margin % of 40.36% is 69% above median its 10-year median of 23.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.37 to a high of 42.09. The Capital Markets industry median Net Margin % is 14.31. UOB-Kay Hian Holdings' value of 40.36% is 182.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, UOB-Kay Hian Holdings ranks #183 out of 774 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, UOB-Kay Hian Holdings has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does UOB-Kay Hian Holdings' Net Margin % compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, UOB-Kay Hian Holdings ranks #183 out of 774 companies for Net Margin %. This places UOB-Kay Hian Holdings in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 14.31. UOB-Kay Hian Holdings' value of 40.36% is 182.1% above this benchmark. Historically, UOB-Kay Hian Holdings' own Net Margin % has ranged from 17.37 to 42.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.82 vs. the industry median of 14.31, UOB-Kay Hian 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Net Margin % among Capital Markets companies is 14.31, based on 774 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. UOB-Kay Hian Holdings's current Net Margin % of 40.36% is 182.1% 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 UOB-Kay Hian Holdings and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Net Margin % is 14.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. UOB-Kay Hian Holdings's current Net Margin % is 40.36%, which is 69% above median its own 10-year median of 23.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is UOB-Kay Hian Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UOB-Kay Hian Holdings (FRA:4LJ) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.34, compared to a current price of €2.40 — trading 79.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 40.36%, which is 69% above median its 10-year median of 23.82 and 182.1% above the Capital Markets industry median of 14.31. UOB-Kay Hian Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 UOB-Kay Hian Holdings (FRA:4LJ), the current Net Margin % is 40.36% as of Dec. 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 UOB-Kay Hian Holdings (FRA:4LJ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UOB-Kay Hian Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €2.40 is trading 79.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.34.
GuruFocus considers UOB-Kay Hian Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:4LJ:
Net Margin %: 40.36% (69% above median its 10-year median of 23.82)
GF Value™: €1.34 vs. price of €2.40 (79.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 182.1% above the Capital Markets median (#183 of 774)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:4LJ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
UOB-Kay Hian Holdings Ltd is a regional financial services group engaged in providing securities and futures broking and related services. The Group offers a wide multiple products, including bonds, contracts for difference, equities, exchange traded funds, futures and options, as well as other investment instruments, alongside wealth management services. It also provides corporate finance and advisory services such as IPO execution, secondary placements, fund raising, investor education, corporate access, and business partnerships, leveraging its distribution network and corporate relationships. The Group operates across multiple geographical segments, with Singapore generating the majority of revenue, followed by Hong Kong, Thailand, Malaysia, and other countries.
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