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Melbourne Enterprises (HKSE:00158) 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.
Melbourne Enterprises Net Margin % Related Terms
Melbourne Enterprises Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Melbourne Enterprises'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.
HKSE:00158 vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Melbourne Enterprises'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.
Melbourne Enterprises Net Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Melbourne Enterprises's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Melbourne Enterprises'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.
Melbourne Enterprises (HKSE:00158) has a Net Margin % of 24.63% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Melbourne Enterprises and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Melbourne Enterprises ranks #1683 out of 1753 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 96%.
Is Melbourne Enterprises' Net Margin % too high?
Melbourne Enterprises' current Net Margin % is 24.63%. The Real Estate industry median Net Margin % is 7.75. Melbourne Enterprises' value of 24.63% is 217.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Melbourne Enterprises ranks #1683 out of 1753 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Melbourne Enterprises has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Melbourne Enterprises' Net Margin % compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Melbourne Enterprises ranks #1683 out of 1753 companies for Net Margin %. This places Melbourne Enterprises in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 7.75. Melbourne Enterprises' value of 24.63% is 217.8% above this benchmark. 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 7.75, based on 1,753 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. Melbourne Enterprises's current Net Margin % of 24.63% is 217.8% 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 Melbourne Enterprises and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Net Margin % is 7.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Melbourne Enterprises's current Net Margin % is 24.63%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Melbourne Enterprises stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Melbourne Enterprises (HKSE:00158) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$63.95, compared to a current price of HK$58.00 — trading 9.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 24.63% and 217.8% above the Real Estate industry median of 7.75. Melbourne Enterprises' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 3 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 Melbourne Enterprises (HKSE:00158), the current Net Margin % is 24.63% as of Mar. 2026. 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 Melbourne Enterprises (HKSE:00158) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Melbourne Enterprises stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$58.00 is trading 9.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$63.95.
GuruFocus considers Melbourne Enterprises to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:00158:
Net Margin %: 24.63%
GF Value™: HK$63.95 vs. price of HK$58.00 (9.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 217.8% above the Real Estate median (#1683 of 1753)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00158 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Melbourne Enterprises Ltd is an investment holding company. The company and its subsidiary company are principally engaged in property investment and investment holding in Hong Kong. The company's only operating segment is property investment. It generates the majority of revenue from the Rental income. The properties under the company include Melbourne Plaza, Kimley Commercial Building, as well as Retail properties in the On Hing Mansion Shop 9B.
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