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Lingyi Itech (Guangdong) Co (HKSE:01688) 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.
Lingyi Itech (Guangdong) Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Lingyi Itech (Guangdong) 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.
HKSE:01688 vs APH, GLW, TEL: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Lingyi Itech (Guangdong) 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.
Lingyi Itech (Guangdong) Co Net Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Lingyi Itech (Guangdong) Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lingyi Itech (Guangdong) 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.
Lingyi Itech (Guangdong) Co (HKSE:01688) has a Net Margin % of 3.10% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Lingyi Itech (Guangdong) Co and its competitors. This is 32% below median its historical median of 4.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Lingyi Itech (Guangdong) Co ranks #1091 out of 2477 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 44%.
Is Lingyi Itech (Guangdong) Co's Net Margin % too high?
Lingyi Itech (Guangdong) Co's current Net Margin % of 3.10% is 32% below median its 10-year median of 4.54. The Hardware industry median Net Margin % is 2.97. Lingyi Itech (Guangdong) Co's value of 3.10% is 4.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lingyi Itech (Guangdong) Co ranks #1091 out of 2477 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lingyi Itech (Guangdong) Co has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lingyi Itech (Guangdong) Co's Net Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Lingyi Itech (Guangdong) Co ranks #1091 out of 2477 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Lingyi Itech (Guangdong) Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.97. Lingyi Itech (Guangdong) Co's value of 3.10% is 4.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.54 vs. the industry median of 2.97, Lingyi Itech (Guangdong) 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 Hardware company?
The median Net Margin % among Hardware companies is 2.97, based on 2,477 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. Lingyi Itech (Guangdong) Co's current Net Margin % of 3.10% is 4.4% 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 Lingyi Itech (Guangdong) Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lingyi Itech (Guangdong) Co's current Net Margin % is 3.10%, which is 32% below median its own 10-year median of 4.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lingyi Itech (Guangdong) Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lingyi Itech (Guangdong) Co (HKSE:01688) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$5.34, compared to a current price of HK$6.17 — trading 15.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 3.10%, which is 32% below median its 10-year median of 4.54 and 4.4% above the Hardware industry median of 2.97. Lingyi Itech (Guangdong) Co's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Lingyi Itech (Guangdong) Co (HKSE:01688), the current Net Margin % is 3.10% as of Mar. 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 Lingyi Itech (Guangdong) Co (HKSE:01688) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lingyi Itech (Guangdong) Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$6.17 is trading 15.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$5.34.
GuruFocus considers Lingyi Itech (Guangdong) Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01688:
Net Margin %: 3.10% (32% below median its 10-year median of 4.54)
GF Value™: HK$5.34 vs. price of HK$6.17 (15.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 4.4% above the Hardware median (#1091 of 2477)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01688 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lingyi Itech (Guangdong) Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing of precision functional components, structural modules, and intelligent assembly solutions for the consumer electronics, automotive, and energy storage industries. The company operates three segments. The AI Terminal segment covers AI-powered mobile phones, folding-screen devices, PCs, tablets, display solutions, battery systems, thermal management, AI glasses, XR wearables, sensors, robotics, and related hardware. The Automotive and Low-Altitude Economy segment includes battery structural parts, brake modules, lidar, electronic steering systems, and carbon fiber products. The Other segment focuses on clean energy and photovoltaic storage, including micro inverters, outdoor power solutions, and related products.
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