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Kowloon Development CoHKSE:00034 +3.93%75 Net Margin % is 0.24% as of Dec. 2025, which is 99% below its 10-year median of 19.81. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00034 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$5.38 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,759 Real Estate companies, Kowloon Development Co ranks worse than 60.83% on this metric.
Kowloon Development Co (HKSE:00034) 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.
Kowloon Development Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Kowloon Development Co 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.
Kowloon Development Co Net Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, Kowloon Development Co'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.
Kowloon Development Co Net Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Kowloon Development Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kowloon Development Co'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.
Kowloon Development Co (HKSE:00034) has a Net Margin % of 0.24% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Kowloon Development Co and its competitors. This is 99% below median its historical median of 19.81. Over the past decade, Kowloon Development Co's Net Margin % has ranged from 2.15 to 107.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Kowloon Development Co ranks #1070 out of 1759 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 60.8%.
Is Kowloon Development Co's Net Margin % too high?
Kowloon Development Co's current Net Margin % of 0.24% is 99% below median its 10-year median of 19.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.15 to a high of 107.74. The Real Estate industry median Net Margin % is 7.84. Kowloon Development Co's value of 0.24% is 96.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kowloon Development Co ranks #1070 out of 1759 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kowloon Development Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kowloon Development Co's Net Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Kowloon Development Co ranks #1070 out of 1759 companies for Net Margin %. This places Kowloon Development Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 7.84. Kowloon Development Co's value of 0.24% is 96.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Kowloon Development Co's own Net Margin % has ranged from 2.15 to 107.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.81 vs. the industry median of 7.84, Kowloon Development Co 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 Real Estate company?
The median Net Margin % among Real Estate companies is 7.84, based on 1,759 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. Kowloon Development Co's current Net Margin % of 0.24% is 96.9% 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 Kowloon Development Co and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Net Margin % is 7.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kowloon Development Co's current Net Margin % is 0.24%, which is 99% below median its own 10-year median of 19.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kowloon Development Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kowloon Development Co (HKSE:00034) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$5.38, compared to a current price of HK$4.50 — trading 16.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 0.24%, which is 99% below median its 10-year median of 19.81 and 96.9% below the Real Estate industry median of 7.84. Kowloon Development Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Kowloon Development Co (HKSE:00034), the current Net Margin % is 0.24% 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 Kowloon Development Co (HKSE:00034) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kowloon Development Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$4.50 is trading 16.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$5.38.
GuruFocus considers Kowloon Development Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:00034:
Net Margin %: 0.24% (99% below median its 10-year median of 19.81)
GF Value™: HK$5.38 vs. price of HK$4.50 (16.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 96.9% below the Real Estate median (#1070 of 1759)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00034 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kowloon Development Co Ltd is an investment holding company. It operates in three segments: Property development, which includes the development and sale of properties and interests in property development; Property investment segment includes leasing of properties to generate rental income and to gain from the appreciation in the properties' values in the long term; and Other businesses segment, which includes the financial investments, the provision of financial services, the provision of property management services and treasury operations. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the sale of properties. Its geographical segments are Hong Kong, which accounts for the majority of revenue; Mainland China; and Others.
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