Halfords GroupFRA:HDK +0.98%77 Net Margin % is 1.57% as of Sep. 2025, which is 60% below its 10-year median of 3.90. GuruFocus rates FRA:HDK with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.89 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,128 Retail - Cyclical companies, Halfords Group ranks worse than 78.63% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Halfords Group's Net Income for the
six
months ended in Sep. 2025 was €16 Mil. Halfords Group's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Sep. 2025 was €1,029 Mil. Therefore, Halfords Group's net margin for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 1.57%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Halfords Group's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:HDK'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.96 Med: 3.9 Max: 6.22
Current: -1.94
FRA:HDK's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 78.63% of 1128
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.33
vs FRA:HDK: -1.94
Halfords Group (FRA:HDK) 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.
Halfords Group Net Margin % Related Terms
Halfords Group Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Halfords Group'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.
FRA:HDK vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Halfords Group'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.
Halfords Group Net Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Halfords Group's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Halfords Group'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.
Halfords Group (FRA:HDK) has a Net Margin % of 1.57% as of Sep. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Halfords Group and its competitors. This is 60% below median its historical median of 3.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Halfords Group ranks #887 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 78.6%.
Is Halfords Group's Net Margin % too high?
Halfords Group's current Net Margin % of 1.57% is 60% below median its 10-year median of 3.90. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Net Margin % is 2.33. Halfords Group's value of 1.57% is 32.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Halfords Group ranks #887 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Halfords Group has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Halfords Group's Net Margin % compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Halfords Group ranks #887 out of 1128 companies for Net Margin %. This places Halfords Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.33. Halfords Group's value of 1.57% is 32.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.90 vs. the industry median of 2.33, Halfords Group 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Net Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.33, based on 1,128 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. Halfords Group's current Net Margin % of 1.57% is 32.6% 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 Halfords Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Halfords Group's current Net Margin % is 1.57%, which is 60% below median its own 10-year median of 3.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Halfords Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Halfords Group (FRA:HDK) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.89, compared to a current price of €2.06 — trading 9% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 1.57%, which is 60% below median its 10-year median of 3.90 and 32.6% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 2.33. Halfords Group's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Halfords Group (FRA:HDK), the current Net Margin % is 1.57% 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 Halfords Group (FRA:HDK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Halfords Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €2.06 is trading 9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.89.
GuruFocus considers Halfords Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:HDK:
Net Margin %: 1.57% (60% below median its 10-year median of 3.90)
GF Value™: €1.89 vs. price of €2.06 (9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 32.6% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#887 of 1128)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:HDK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Halfords Group PLC is a retailer of automotive and cycling products. The company also provides vehicle servicing, maintenance, and repairs through garages and mobile vans. It is also engaged in the provision of software as a service. The company operates retail stores and auto centers in the United Kingdom and Ireland, and it participates in online retail as well. The business is divided into two segments: Retail and Autocentres. The Retail segment which derives maximum revenue, operates retail outlets for its automotive, leisure, and cycling products. The Autocentres segment operates centers for car servicing and repair in the U.K. Halfords' key cycling brands include Apollo, Carrera, and Boardman, but the company offers third-party bike brands as well.
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