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What is International Housewares Retail Co Net Margin %?
International Housewares Retail CoHKSE:01373 68 Net Margin % is 1.59% as of Apr. 2026, which is 67% below its 10-year median of 4.89. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01373 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$1.11 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,125 Retail - Cyclical companies, International Housewares Retail Co ranks worse than 54.13% on this metric.
International Housewares Retail Co (HKSE:01373) 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.
International Housewares Retail Co Net Margin % Related Terms
International Housewares Retail Co 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.
International Housewares Retail Co Net Margin % Chart
HKSE:01373 vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, International Housewares Retail 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.
International Housewares Retail Co Net Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, International Housewares Retail Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where International Housewares Retail 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.
International Housewares Retail Co (HKSE:01373) has a Net Margin % of 1.59% as of Apr. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on International Housewares Retail Co and its competitors. This is 67% below median its historical median of 4.89. Over the past decade, International Housewares Retail Co's Net Margin % has ranged from 1.88 to 9.47. According to the industry distribution chart, International Housewares Retail Co ranks #609 out of 1125 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 54.1%.
Is International Housewares Retail Co's Net Margin % too high?
International Housewares Retail Co's current Net Margin % of 1.59% is 67% below median its 10-year median of 4.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.88 to a high of 9.47. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Net Margin % is 2.39. International Housewares Retail Co's value of 1.59% is 33.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, International Housewares Retail Co ranks #609 out of 1125 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, International Housewares Retail Co has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does International Housewares Retail Co's Net Margin % compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, International Housewares Retail Co ranks #609 out of 1125 companies for Net Margin %. This places International Housewares Retail Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.39. International Housewares Retail Co's value of 1.59% is 33.5% below this benchmark. Historically, International Housewares Retail Co's own Net Margin % has ranged from 1.88 to 9.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.89 vs. the industry median of 2.39, International Housewares Retail Co has consistently been below 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 - Cyclical company?
The median Net Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.39, based on 1,125 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. International Housewares Retail Co's current Net Margin % of 1.59% is 33.5% below 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 International Housewares Retail Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. International Housewares Retail Co's current Net Margin % is 1.59%, which is 67% below median its own 10-year median of 4.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is International Housewares Retail Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Housewares Retail Co (HKSE:01373) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$1.11, compared to a current price of HK$0.65 — trading 41.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 1.59%, which is 67% below median its 10-year median of 4.89 and 33.5% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 2.39. International Housewares Retail Co's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 5 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 International Housewares Retail Co (HKSE:01373), the current Net Margin % is 1.59% as of Apr. 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 International Housewares Retail Co (HKSE:01373) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Housewares Retail Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.65 is trading 41.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$1.11.
GuruFocus considers International Housewares Retail Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01373:
Net Margin %: 1.59% (67% below median its 10-year median of 4.89)
GF Value™: HK$1.11 vs. price of HK$0.65 (41.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 33.5% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#609 of 1125)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01373 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
International Housewares Retail Co Ltd and its subsidiaries are houseware retail chains in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Macau. The group offers houseware products through a retail network comprising stores in Hong Kong, Singapore, Macau, Cambodia, East Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, and Australia under brands including Japan Home Centre, City Life, Epo gifts and stationery, 123 by ELLA, and Japan Home. The group has reportable operating segments namely Retail, Wholesales, Licensing and others. Hong Kong is the key market of the group, accounting for majorly of its total revenue. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Retail segment.
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