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AB Builders GroupHKSE:01615 -2.60%45 Net Margin % is 1.55% as of Dec. 2025, which is 72% below its 10-year median of 5.46. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01615 with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.52 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,770 Construction companies, AB Builders Group ranks worse than 71.13% on this metric.
AB Builders Group (HKSE:01615) 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.
AB Builders Group Net Margin % Related Terms
AB Builders Group Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AB Builders Group'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:01615 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, AB Builders Group'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.
AB Builders Group Net Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, AB Builders Group's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AB Builders Group'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.
AB Builders Group (HKSE:01615) has a Net Margin % of 1.55% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on AB Builders Group and its competitors. This is 72% below median its historical median of 5.46. According to the industry distribution chart, AB Builders Group ranks #1259 out of 1770 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 71.1%.
Is AB Builders Group's Net Margin % too high?
AB Builders Group's current Net Margin % of 1.55% is 72% below median its 10-year median of 5.46. The Construction industry median Net Margin % is 3.91. AB Builders Group's value of 1.55% is 60.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AB Builders Group ranks #1259 out of 1770 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, AB Builders Group has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AB Builders Group's Net Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, AB Builders Group ranks #1259 out of 1770 companies for Net Margin %. This places AB Builders Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.91. AB Builders Group's value of 1.55% is 60.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.46 vs. the industry median of 3.91, AB Builders Group 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 Construction company?
The median Net Margin % among Construction companies is 3.91, based on 1,770 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. AB Builders Group's current Net Margin % of 1.55% is 60.3% 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 AB Builders Group and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AB Builders Group's current Net Margin % is 1.55%, which is 72% below median its own 10-year median of 5.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AB Builders Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AB Builders Group (HKSE:01615) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.52, compared to a current price of HK$0.38 — trading 27.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 1.55%, which is 72% below median its 10-year median of 5.46 and 60.3% below the Construction industry median of 3.91. AB Builders Group's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 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 AB Builders Group (HKSE:01615), the current Net Margin % is 1.55% 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 AB Builders Group (HKSE:01615) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AB Builders Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.38 is trading 27.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.52.
GuruFocus considers AB Builders Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01615:
Net Margin %: 1.55% (72% below median its 10-year median of 5.46)
GF Value™: HK$0.52 vs. price of HK$0.38 (27.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 60.3% below the Construction median (#1259 of 1770)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01615 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AB Builders Group Ltd operates as a construction contractor, focused on providing structural works, including substructure and superstructure works such as foundation works, basement works, piling and pile cap work, and the construction of high-rise buildings, and fitting-out works, and structural works, and sales of air purification unit/system. The company's reportable segment is Construction Services, which comprises fitting-out works and structural works. Geographically, the company generates revenue from Macau, Hong Kong, and the People's Republic of China. The firm generates the majority of its revenue from Macau.
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