Fountain Set (Holdings)FRA:FOV +2.50%50 Net Margin % is 1.85% as of Dec. 2025, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 1.88. GuruFocus rates FRA:FOV with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.05. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,043 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Fountain Set (Holdings) ranks worse than 56.86% on this metric.
Fountain Set (Holdings) (FRA:FOV) 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.
Fountain Set (Holdings) Net Margin % Related Terms
Fountain Set (Holdings) 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.
Fountain Set (Holdings) Net Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Fountain Set (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.
Fountain Set (Holdings) Net Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Fountain Set (Holdings)'s Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fountain Set (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.
Fountain Set (Holdings) (FRA:FOV) has a Net Margin % of 1.85% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Fountain Set (Holdings) and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Fountain Set (Holdings) ranks #593 out of 1043 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 56.9%.
Is Fountain Set (Holdings)'s Net Margin % too high?
Fountain Set (Holdings)'s current Net Margin % of 1.85% is near median its 10-year median of 1.88. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Net Margin % is 2.60. Fountain Set (Holdings)'s value of 1.85% is 28.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fountain Set (Holdings) ranks #593 out of 1043 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Fountain Set (Holdings) has a GF Score™ of 50/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fountain Set (Holdings)'s Net Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Fountain Set (Holdings) ranks #593 out of 1043 companies for Net Margin %. This places Fountain Set (Holdings) in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.60. Fountain Set (Holdings)'s value of 1.85% is 28.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.88 vs. the industry median of 2.60, Fountain Set (Holdings) has consistently been below 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Net Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 2.60, based on 1,043 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. Fountain Set (Holdings)'s current Net Margin % of 1.85% is 28.8% below 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 Fountain Set (Holdings) and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fountain Set (Holdings)'s current Net Margin % is 1.85%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fountain Set (Holdings) stock overvalued right now?
Fountain Set (Holdings) (FRA:FOV) has a current Net Margin % of 1.85%. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.05, compared to a current price of €0.06 — trading 23% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 1.85%, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.88 and 28.8% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 2.60. Fountain Set (Holdings)'s overall GF Score™ is 50/100 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 Fountain Set (Holdings) (FRA:FOV), the current Net Margin % is 1.85% 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 Fountain Set (Holdings) (FRA:FOV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fountain Set (Holdings) stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.06 is trading 23% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.05.
Key valuation signals for FRA:FOV:
Net Margin %: 1.85% (near median its 10-year median of 1.88)
GF Value™: €0.05 vs. price of €0.06 (23% above fair value)
Industry Position: 28.8% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#593 of 1043)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:FOV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fountain Set (Holdings) Ltd and its subsidiaries are circularly knitted fabric manufacturers. It provides vertically integrated operations in fabric knitting, dyeing, printing, and finishing. In addition, the group's product range also includes garments. The company supplies knitted fabric to garment manufacturers for apparel products like sportswear, casual wear, sleepwear, and innerwear. The operating segments of the company are the production and sales of dyed fabrics and yarns, and the Production and sales of garments. The group operates in Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Korea, Sri Lanka, America, Europe, Vietnam and Others, of which maximum revenue is generated from The PRC.
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