Lam Soon (Hong Kong)HKSE:00411 68 Net Margin % is 6.59% as of Dec. 2025, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 5.87. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00411 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$8.33 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,952 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Lam Soon (Hong Kong) ranks better than 64.29% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lam Soon (Hong Kong)'s Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:00411'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.67 Med: 5.87 Max: 6.4
Current: 6.04
HKSE:00411's Net Margin % is ranked better than 64.29% of 1952
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.495
vs HKSE:00411: 6.04
Lam Soon (Hong Kong) (HKSE:00411) 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.
Lam Soon (Hong Kong) Net Margin % Related Terms
Lam Soon (Hong Kong) Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lam Soon (Hong Kong)'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.
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Lam Soon (Hong Kong)'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.
Lam Soon (Hong Kong) Net Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Lam Soon (Hong Kong)'s Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lam Soon (Hong Kong)'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.
Lam Soon (Hong Kong) (HKSE:00411) has a Net Margin % of 6.59% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Lam Soon (Hong Kong) and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 5.87. Over the past decade, Lam Soon (Hong Kong)'s Net Margin % has ranged from 1.67 to 6.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Lam Soon (Hong Kong) ranks #697 out of 1952 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 35.7%.
Is Lam Soon (Hong Kong)'s Net Margin % too high?
Lam Soon (Hong Kong)'s current Net Margin % of 6.59% is 12% above median its 10-year median of 5.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.67 to a high of 6.40. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Net Margin % is 3.50. Lam Soon (Hong Kong)'s value of 6.59% is 88.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lam Soon (Hong Kong) ranks #697 out of 1952 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lam Soon (Hong Kong) has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lam Soon (Hong Kong)'s Net Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Lam Soon (Hong Kong) ranks #697 out of 1952 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Lam Soon (Hong Kong) in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.50. Lam Soon (Hong Kong)'s value of 6.59% is 88.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Lam Soon (Hong Kong)'s own Net Margin % has ranged from 1.67 to 6.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.87 vs. the industry median of 3.50, Lam Soon (Hong Kong) 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Net Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 3.50, based on 1,952 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. Lam Soon (Hong Kong)'s current Net Margin % of 6.59% is 88.6% 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 Lam Soon (Hong Kong) and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lam Soon (Hong Kong)'s current Net Margin % is 6.59%, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 5.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lam Soon (Hong Kong) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lam Soon (Hong Kong) (HKSE:00411) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$8.33, compared to a current price of HK$11.00 — trading 32.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 6.59%, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 5.87 and 88.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.50. Lam Soon (Hong Kong)'s overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 2 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 Lam Soon (Hong Kong) (HKSE:00411), the current Net Margin % is 6.59% 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 Lam Soon (Hong Kong) (HKSE:00411) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lam Soon (Hong Kong) stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$11.00 is trading 32.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$8.33.
GuruFocus considers Lam Soon (Hong Kong) to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:00411:
Net Margin %: 6.59% (12% above median its 10-year median of 5.87)
GF Value™: HK$8.33 vs. price of HK$11.00 (32.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 88.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#697 of 1952)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00411 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lam Soon (Hong Kong) Ltd is an investment holding company engaged in the manufacturing of food and detergent products. The company's business segments are based on its activities and include Food and Home Care. The Food segment involves the manufacturing and distribution of food products such as flour, edible oils, and vegetable fats. The Home Care segment covers the manufacturing and distribution of household cleaning products, including liquid dishwashing detergent, laundry powder, liquid laundry detergent, fabric softener, floor cleaner, and industrial marble cleanser. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Food segment activities. It operates in Hong Kong and international markets, with the majority of its revenue derived from Mainland China.
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