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Upbest GroupHKSE:00335 52 Net Margin % is 178.23% as of Mar. 2026, which is 139% above its 10-year median of 74.45. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00335 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.50 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 774 Capital Markets companies, Upbest Group ranks better than 94.96% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Upbest Group's Net Income for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$64.28 Mil. Upbest Group's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$36.07 Mil. Therefore, Upbest Group's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 178.23%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Upbest Group's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:00335'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 27.31 Med: 74.45 Max: 132.9
Current: 114.78
HKSE:00335's Net Margin % is ranked better than 94.96% of 774
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 15.9
vs HKSE:00335: 114.78
Upbest Group (HKSE:00335) 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.
Upbest Group Net Margin % Related Terms
Upbest Group Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Upbest 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.
HKSE:00335 vs MS, GS, SCHW: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, Upbest 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.
Upbest Group Net Margin % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Upbest Group's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Upbest 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.
Upbest Group (HKSE:00335) has a Net Margin % of 178.23% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Upbest Group and its competitors. This is 139% above median its historical median of 74.45. Over the past decade, Upbest Group's Net Margin % has ranged from 27.31 to 132.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Upbest Group ranks #39 out of 774 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 5%.
Is Upbest Group's Net Margin % too high?
Upbest Group's current Net Margin % of 178.23% is 139% above median its 10-year median of 74.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 27.31 to a high of 132.90. The Capital Markets industry median Net Margin % is 15.90. Upbest Group's value of 178.23% is 1020.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Upbest Group ranks #39 out of 774 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Upbest Group has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Upbest Group's Net Margin % compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Upbest Group ranks #39 out of 774 companies for Net Margin %. This places Upbest Group in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 15.90. Upbest Group's value of 178.23% is 1020.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Upbest Group's own Net Margin % has ranged from 27.31 to 132.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 74.45 vs. the industry median of 15.90, Upbest Group has consistently been above 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Net Margin % among Capital Markets companies is 15.90, based on 774 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. Upbest Group's current Net Margin % of 178.23% is 1020.9% 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 Upbest Group and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Net Margin % is 15.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Upbest Group's current Net Margin % is 178.23%, which is 139% above median its own 10-year median of 74.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Upbest Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Upbest Group (HKSE:00335) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.50, compared to a current price of HK$0.67 — trading 34% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 178.23%, which is 139% above median its 10-year median of 74.45 and 1020.9% above the Capital Markets industry median of 15.90. Upbest Group's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 6 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 Upbest Group (HKSE:00335), the current Net Margin % is 178.23% 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 Upbest Group (HKSE:00335) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Upbest Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.67 is trading 34% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.50.
GuruFocus considers Upbest Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:00335:
Net Margin %: 178.23% (139% above median its 10-year median of 74.45)
GF Value™: HK$0.50 vs. price of HK$0.67 (34% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1020.9% above the Capital Markets median (#39 of 774)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00335 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Upbest Group Ltd is an investment holding company. Through its subsidiaries, it is engaged in securities broking, futures broking, securities margin financing, money lending, corporate finance advisory, assets management, precious metal trading, and property investment. The company's operating segment includes Broking, Financing, Corporate Finance, Assets Management, Properties Investment, and Precious Metal Trading. The maximum revenue for the company is generated from its Financing segment which represents its securities margin financing and money lending business. Geographically, the company derives its key revenue from Hong Kong and the rest from Macau and the People's Republic of China.
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