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Convenience Retail AsiaHKSE:00831 +1.43%53 Net Margin % is 2.48% as of Dec. 2025, which is 32% below its 10-year median of 3.66. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00831 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.53 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 311 Retail - Defensive companies, Convenience Retail Asia ranks better than 53.38% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Convenience Retail Asia's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:00831'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.61 Med: 3.66 Max: 263.53
Current: 2.34
HKSE:00831's Net Margin % is ranked better than 53.38% of 311
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 2.08
vs HKSE:00831: 2.34
Convenience Retail Asia (HKSE:00831) 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.
Convenience Retail Asia Net Margin % Related Terms
Convenience Retail Asia 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.
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Convenience Retail Asia'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.
Convenience Retail Asia Net Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Convenience Retail Asia's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Convenience Retail Asia'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.
Convenience Retail Asia (HKSE:00831) has a Net Margin % of 2.48% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Convenience Retail Asia and its competitors. This is 32% below median its historical median of 3.66. Over the past decade, Convenience Retail Asia's Net Margin % has ranged from 1.61 to 263.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Convenience Retail Asia ranks #145 out of 311 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 46.6%.
Is Convenience Retail Asia's Net Margin % too high?
Convenience Retail Asia's current Net Margin % of 2.48% is 32% below median its 10-year median of 3.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.61 to a high of 263.53. The Retail - Defensive industry median Net Margin % is 2.08. Convenience Retail Asia's value of 2.48% is 19.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Convenience Retail Asia ranks #145 out of 311 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Convenience Retail Asia has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Convenience Retail Asia's Net Margin % compare to KR?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Convenience Retail Asia ranks #145 out of 311 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Convenience Retail Asia in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.08. Convenience Retail Asia's value of 2.48% is 19.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Convenience Retail Asia's own Net Margin % has ranged from 1.61 to 263.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.66 vs. the industry median of 2.08, Convenience Retail Asia 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Net Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 2.08, based on 311 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. Convenience Retail Asia's current Net Margin % of 2.48% is 19.2% 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 Convenience Retail Asia and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Convenience Retail Asia's current Net Margin % is 2.48%, which is 32% below median its own 10-year median of 3.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Convenience Retail Asia stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Convenience Retail Asia (HKSE:00831) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.53, compared to a current price of HK$0.36 — trading 33% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 2.48%, which is 32% below median its 10-year median of 3.66 and 19.2% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 2.08. Convenience Retail Asia's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 4 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 Convenience Retail Asia (HKSE:00831), the current Net Margin % is 2.48% 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 Convenience Retail Asia (HKSE:00831) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Convenience Retail Asia stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.36 is trading 33% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.53.
GuruFocus considers Convenience Retail Asia to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:00831:
Net Margin %: 2.48% (32% below median its 10-year median of 3.66)
GF Value™: HK$0.53 vs. price of HK$0.36 (33% below fair value)
Industry Position: 19.2% above the Retail - Defensive median (#145 of 311)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00831 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Convenience Retail Asia Ltd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it is principally engaged in the operation of chains of bakeries and eyewear businesses. The group operates in two segments, namely, Bakery and Eyewear. The majority of its revenue comes from the Bakery segment, which comprises the sale of bakery and festival products under the brand names of Saint Honore and Mon cher. The Eyewear business segment includes the sale of eyewear products under the brand name of Zoff.
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