AP Rentals HoldingsHKSE:01496 -3.03%56 Net Margin % is 7.02% as of Sep. 2025, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 5.96. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01496 with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.14 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,074 Business Services companies, AP Rentals Holdings ranks better than 70.67% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for AP Rentals Holdings's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:01496'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -13.5 Med: 5.96 Max: 9.36
Current: 8.29
HKSE:01496's Net Margin % is ranked better than 70.67% of 1074
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.83
vs HKSE:01496: 8.29
AP Rentals Holdings (HKSE:01496) 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.
AP Rentals Holdings Net Margin % Related Terms
AP Rentals Holdings Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AP Rentals Holdings'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.
HKSE:01496 vs URI, SUNB, AER: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, AP Rentals 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.
AP Rentals Holdings Net Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, AP Rentals Holdings's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AP Rentals 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.
AP Rentals Holdings (HKSE:01496) has a Net Margin % of 7.02% as of Sep. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on AP Rentals Holdings and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 5.96. According to the industry distribution chart, AP Rentals Holdings ranks #315 out of 1074 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 29.3%.
Is AP Rentals Holdings' Net Margin % too high?
AP Rentals Holdings' current Net Margin % of 7.02% is 18% above median its 10-year median of 5.96. The Business Services industry median Net Margin % is 3.83. AP Rentals Holdings' value of 7.02% is 83.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AP Rentals Holdings ranks #315 out of 1074 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, AP Rentals Holdings has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AP Rentals Holdings' Net Margin % compare to URI and SUNB?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, AP Rentals Holdings ranks #315 out of 1074 companies for Net Margin %. This puts AP Rentals Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.83. AP Rentals Holdings' value of 7.02% is 83.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.96 vs. the industry median of 3.83, AP Rentals Holdings 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 Business Services company?
The median Net Margin % among Business Services companies is 3.83, based on 1,074 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. AP Rentals Holdings's current Net Margin % of 7.02% is 83.3% 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 AP Rentals Holdings and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AP Rentals Holdings's current Net Margin % is 7.02%, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 5.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AP Rentals Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AP Rentals Holdings (HKSE:01496) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.14, compared to a current price of HK$0.16 — trading 14.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 7.02%, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 5.96 and 83.3% above the Business Services industry median of 3.83. AP Rentals Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 6 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 AP Rentals Holdings (HKSE:01496), the current Net Margin % is 7.02% 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 AP Rentals Holdings (HKSE:01496) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AP Rentals Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.16 is trading 14.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.14.
GuruFocus considers AP Rentals Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01496:
Net Margin %: 7.02% (18% above median its 10-year median of 5.96)
GF Value™: HK$0.14 vs. price of HK$0.16 (14.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 83.3% above the Business Services median (#315 of 1074)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01496 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AP Rentals Holdings Ltd operates as an equipment rental service company in Hong Kong. The company's operating segment includes Leasing and Trading. where the leasing segment is engaged in the leasing of machinery, lease-related operating service, repair and maintenance service, delivery service, and installation service, and the trading segment includes sales of machinery and parts. The company generates maximum revenue from the Leasing segment. Geographically, the company derives the majority of its revenue from Hong Kong and has a presence in Macau, PRC, and Singapore.
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