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Ling Yue Services GroupHKSE:02165 +0.31%81 Net Margin % is 8.83% as of Dec. 2025, which is 31% below its 10-year median of 12.77. GuruFocus rates HKSE:02165 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$1.40 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,754 Real Estate companies, Ling Yue Services Group ranks better than 57.41% on this metric.
Ling Yue Services Group (HKSE:02165) 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.
Ling Yue Services Group Net Margin % Related Terms
Ling Yue Services Group 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:02165 vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Ling Yue Services 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.
Ling Yue Services Group Net Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Ling Yue Services Group's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ling Yue Services 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.
Ling Yue Services Group (HKSE:02165) has a Net Margin % of 8.83% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Ling Yue Services Group and its competitors. This is 31% below median its historical median of 12.77. Over the past decade, Ling Yue Services Group's Net Margin % has ranged from 7.06 to 16.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Ling Yue Services Group ranks #747 out of 1754 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 42.6%.
Is Ling Yue Services Group's Net Margin % too high?
Ling Yue Services Group's current Net Margin % of 8.83% is 31% below median its 10-year median of 12.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.06 to a high of 16.72. The Real Estate industry median Net Margin % is 7.98. Ling Yue Services Group's value of 8.83% is 10.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ling Yue Services Group ranks #747 out of 1754 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ling Yue Services Group has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ling Yue Services Group's Net Margin % compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Ling Yue Services Group ranks #747 out of 1754 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Ling Yue Services Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 7.98. Ling Yue Services Group's value of 8.83% is 10.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Ling Yue Services Group's own Net Margin % has ranged from 7.06 to 16.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.77 vs. the industry median of 7.98, Ling Yue Services 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 Real Estate company?
The median Net Margin % among Real Estate companies is 7.98, based on 1,754 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. Ling Yue Services Group's current Net Margin % of 8.83% is 10.7% 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 Ling Yue Services Group and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Net Margin % is 7.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ling Yue Services Group's current Net Margin % is 8.83%, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 12.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ling Yue Services Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ling Yue Services Group (HKSE:02165) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$1.40, compared to a current price of HK$1.63 — trading 16.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 8.83%, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 12.77 and 10.7% above the Real Estate industry median of 7.98. Ling Yue Services Group's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 2 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 Ling Yue Services Group (HKSE:02165), the current Net Margin % is 8.83% 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 Ling Yue Services Group (HKSE:02165) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ling Yue Services Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$1.63 is trading 16.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$1.40.
GuruFocus considers Ling Yue Services Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:02165:
Net Margin %: 8.83% (31% below median its 10-year median of 12.77)
GF Value™: HK$1.40 vs. price of HK$1.63 (16.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 10.7% above the Real Estate median (#747 of 1754)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:02165 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ling Yue Services Group Ltd is a property management company. The business of the company covers residential property services, commercial property services, urban services, public construction services, and others. The Group's revenue is derived from three core businesses namely property management services; value-added services to non-property owners; and community value-added services. The majority of revenue is derived from the property management services segment.
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