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Microware GroupHKSE:01985 +3.13%60 Net Margin % is 4.32% as of Mar. 2026, which is 57% above its 10-year median of 2.76. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01985 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$1.15 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,834 Software companies, Microware Group ranks worse than 51.16% on this metric.
Microware Group (HKSE:01985) 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.
Microware Group Net Margin % Related Terms
Microware Group Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Microware 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:01985 vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Microware 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.
Microware Group Net Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Microware Group's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Microware 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.
Microware Group (HKSE:01985) has a Net Margin % of 4.32% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Microware Group and its competitors. This is 57% above median its historical median of 2.76. Over the past decade, Microware Group's Net Margin % has ranged from 0.55 to 4.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Microware Group ranks #1450 out of 2834 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 51.2%.
Is Microware Group's Net Margin % too high?
Microware Group's current Net Margin % of 4.32% is 57% above median its 10-year median of 2.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.55 to a high of 4.25. The Software industry median Net Margin % is 2.63. Microware Group's value of 4.32% is 64.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Microware Group ranks #1450 out of 2834 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Microware Group has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Microware Group's Net Margin % compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Microware Group ranks #1450 out of 2834 companies for Net Margin %. This places Microware Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.63. Microware Group's value of 4.32% is 64.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Microware Group's own Net Margin % has ranged from 0.55 to 4.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.76 vs. the industry median of 2.63, Microware Group 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 Software company?
The median Net Margin % among Software companies is 2.63, based on 2,834 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. Microware Group's current Net Margin % of 4.32% is 64.3% 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 Microware Group and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Microware Group's current Net Margin % is 4.32%, which is 57% above median its own 10-year median of 2.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Microware Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Microware Group (HKSE:01985) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$1.15, compared to a current price of HK$2.97 — trading 158.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 4.32%, which is 57% above median its 10-year median of 2.76 and 64.3% above the Software industry median of 2.63. Microware Group's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Microware Group (HKSE:01985), the current Net Margin % is 4.32% 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 Microware Group (HKSE:01985) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Microware Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$2.97 is trading 158.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$1.15.
GuruFocus considers Microware Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01985:
Net Margin %: 4.32% (57% above median its 10-year median of 2.76)
GF Value™: HK$1.15 vs. price of HK$2.97 (158.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 64.3% above the Software median (#1450 of 2834)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01985 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Microware Group Ltd is an investment holding company. The company is principally engaged in the provision of IT infrastructure solutions services and IT managed services in Hong Kong. The group strives to provide one-stop IT experience that begins with consultation and advice; semiconductor products, hardware and/or software procurement; implementation; and management and maintenance of the IT infrastructure solutions. Its operating segment includes IT infrastructure solution services business; and IT managed services business of which the majority of revenue is derived from IT infrastructure solution services business. Its revenue is derived from its operation in Hong Kong.
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