HESG (Health Sciences Group) Net Margin %: -19,000.00% (As of Sep. 2006)

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What is Health Sciences Group Net Margin %?

Health Sciences Group HESG -99.00% Net Margin % is -19,000.00% as of Sep. 2006.

Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Health Sciences Group's Net Income for the three months ended in Sep. 2006 was $-0.95 Mil. Health Sciences Group's Revenue for the three months ended in Sep. 2006 was $0.01 Mil. Therefore, Health Sciences Group's net margin for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2006 was -19,000.00%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Health Sciences Group's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:


HESG's Net Margin % is not ranked *
in the Biotechnology industry.
Industry Median: -77.26
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Net Margin % only.

Health Sciences Group  (OTCPK:HESG) 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.

Health Sciences Group Net Margin % Related Terms

Health Sciences Group Net Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Health Sciences 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.

Health Sciences Group Net Margin % Chart

Health Sciences Group Annual Data
Trend Dec00 Dec01 Dec02 Dec03 Dec04 Dec05
Net Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -214.91 -77.36 -138.29 -15,600.00 -9,583.33

Health Sciences Group Quarterly Data
Dec01 Mar02 Jun02 Sep02 Dec02 Mar03 Jun03 Sep03 Dec03 Mar04 Jun04 Sep04 Dec04 Mar05 Jun05 Sep05 Dec05 Mar06 Jun06 Sep06
Net Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -10,852.63 63.89 -8,325.00 -14,600.00 -19,000.00

HESG vs VITIF, HSTC, NTRR: Net Margin % Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Health Sciences 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.

Health Sciences Group Net Margin % vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Health Sciences Group's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Health Sciences Group's Net Margin % falls into.


Health Sciences Group Net Margin % Calculation

Net margin - also known as net profit margin is the ratio of Net Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Health Sciences Group's Net Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2005 is calculated as

Net Margin=Net Income (A: Dec. 2005 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2005 )
=-5.75/0.06
=-9,583.33 %

Health Sciences Group's Net Margin for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2006 is calculated as

Net Margin=Net Income (Q: Sep. 2006 )/Revenue (Q: Sep. 2006 )
=-0.95/0.005
=-19,000.00 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Net Margin % →
What does a Net Margin % of -19,000.00% mean?
Health Sciences Group (HESG) has a Net Margin % of -19,000.00% as of Sep. 2006. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Health Sciences Group and its competitors.
Is Health Sciences Group's Net Margin % too high?
Health Sciences Group's current Net Margin % is -19,000.00%.
How does Health Sciences Group's Net Margin % compare to VITIF and HSTC?
Health Sciences Group's Net Margin % of -19,000.00% can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology industry. 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 Biotechnology company?
A good Net Margin % depends on the Biotechnology industry context. 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 Health Sciences Group and its competitors. Health Sciences Group's current Net Margin % is -19,000.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Health Sciences Group stock overvalued right now?
Health Sciences Group (HESG) has a current Net Margin % of -19,000.00%. The current Net Margin % is -19,000.00%. 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 Health Sciences Group (HESG), the current Net Margin % is -19,000.00% as of Sep. 2006. 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.

Health Sciences Group Business Description

Address 14331 Euclid Street, Suite 207, Garden Grove, CA, USA, 92843
Health Sciences Group Inc identifies, develops, and commercializes nutritional products. Its products are targeted towards consumers and medical professionals interested in preventative healthcare alternatives. The products are sold as nutritional supplements and functional ingredients to retail and wholesale customers in the nutrition, skin care, and food industries. The company distributes its products under the Swiss Research and Swiss Diet brand names.