The historical rank and industry rank for Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:00423'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.44 Med: 3.13 Max: 5.99
Current: -3.36
HKSE:00423's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 62.52% of 1014
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.31
vs HKSE:00423: -3.36
Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings (HKSE:00423) 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.
Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings Net Margin % Related Terms
Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings 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.
Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings Net Margin % Chart
For the Publishing subindustry, Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings'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.
Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings Net Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings'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.
Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings (HKSE:00423) has a Net Margin % of -6.46% as of Sep. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings ranks #634 out of 1014 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 62.5%.
Is Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings' Net Margin % too high?
Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings' current Net Margin % is -6.46%. Based on the distribution chart, Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings ranks #634 out of 1014 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings' Net Margin % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings ranks #634 out of 1014 companies for Net Margin %. This places Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 1.31. 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Net Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 1.31, based on 1,014 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. 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 Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Net Margin % is 1.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings's current Net Margin % is -6.46%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings (HKSE:00423) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.70, compared to a current price of HK$0.71 — trading 1.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is -6.46%. Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 46/100 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 Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings (HKSE:00423), the current Net Margin % is -6.46% as of Sep. 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 Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings (HKSE:00423) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.71 is trading 1.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.70.
GuruFocus considers Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:00423:
Net Margin %: -6.46%
GF Value™: HK$0.70 vs. price of HK$0.71 (1.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00423 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings Business Description
Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company. It is engaged in the printing and publishing of newspapers and magazines and the operation of their associated digital businesses; the operation of recruitment advertising and lifestyle platforms; and the provision of electronic financial and property market information services. Its segments are Media segment, majority revenue deriving segment, engaged in the printing and publication of newspapers, magazines and books and the operation of digital platforms, including recruitment, finance and lifestyle; and Financial news agency, information and solutions segment.
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