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Lee & Man Chemical CoHKSE:00746 -2.69%75 Net Margin % is 12.71% as of Dec. 2025, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 17.97. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00746 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$3.92 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,583 Chemicals companies, Lee & Man Chemical Co ranks better than 88% on this metric.
Lee & Man Chemical Co (HKSE:00746) 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.
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Lee & Man Chemical Co Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lee & Man Chemical Co'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 Chemicals subindustry, Lee & Man Chemical 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.
Lee & Man Chemical Co Net Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Lee & Man Chemical Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lee & Man Chemical 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.
Lee & Man Chemical Co (HKSE:00746) has a Net Margin % of 12.71% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Lee & Man Chemical Co and its competitors. This is 29% below median its historical median of 17.97. Over the past decade, Lee & Man Chemical Co's Net Margin % has ranged from 9.89 to 24.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Lee & Man Chemical Co ranks #190 out of 1583 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 12%.
Is Lee & Man Chemical Co's Net Margin % too high?
Lee & Man Chemical Co's current Net Margin % of 12.71% is 29% below median its 10-year median of 17.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.89 to a high of 24.84. The Chemicals industry median Net Margin % is 4.23. Lee & Man Chemical Co's value of 12.71% is 200.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lee & Man Chemical Co ranks #190 out of 1583 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lee & Man Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lee & Man Chemical Co's Net Margin % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Lee & Man Chemical Co ranks #190 out of 1583 companies for Net Margin %. This places Lee & Man Chemical Co in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.23. Lee & Man Chemical Co's value of 12.71% is 200.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Lee & Man Chemical Co's own Net Margin % has ranged from 9.89 to 24.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.97 vs. the industry median of 4.23, Lee & Man Chemical Co 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 Chemicals company?
The median Net Margin % among Chemicals companies is 4.23, based on 1,583 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. Lee & Man Chemical Co's current Net Margin % of 12.71% is 200.5% 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 Lee & Man Chemical Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lee & Man Chemical Co's current Net Margin % is 12.71%, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 17.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lee & Man Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lee & Man Chemical Co (HKSE:00746) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$3.92, compared to a current price of HK$4.70 — trading 19.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 12.71%, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 17.97 and 200.5% above the Chemicals industry median of 4.23. Lee & Man Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Lee & Man Chemical Co (HKSE:00746), the current Net Margin % is 12.71% 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 Lee & Man Chemical Co (HKSE:00746) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lee & Man Chemical Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$4.70 is trading 19.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$3.92.
GuruFocus considers Lee & Man Chemical Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:00746:
Net Margin %: 12.71% (29% below median its 10-year median of 17.97)
GF Value™: HK$3.92 vs. price of HK$4.70 (19.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 200.5% above the Chemicals median (#190 of 1583)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00746 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lee & Man Chemical Co Ltd is an investment holding company. The company is engaged in the manufacture and sale of chemical products. Its products include Polymers, Basic Chemicals, Food / Water Additives, Paper Additives, and Lithium Ion Battery Additives. Its segment includes the Chemical segment manufacture and sale of chemical products; and the Property segment engaged in the development and sale of properties, properties held for rental, and supply of related property services. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Chemical segment. Its operations of the two segments are both located in the PRC. Its revenue of the Group's from external customers is derived from the PRC.
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