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Smart-Core HoldingsHKSE:02166 +0.11%59 Net Margin % is 2.98% as of Dec. 2025, which is 83% above its 10-year median of 1.63. GuruFocus rates HKSE:02166 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$1.52 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,473 Hardware companies, Smart-Core Holdings ranks worse than 54.19% on this metric.
Smart-Core Holdings (HKSE:02166) 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.
Smart-Core Holdings Net Margin % Related Terms
Smart-Core Holdings Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Smart-Core 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:02166 vs SNX, ARW, AVT: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, Smart-Core 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.
Smart-Core Holdings Net Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Smart-Core Holdings's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Smart-Core 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.
Smart-Core Holdings (HKSE:02166) has a Net Margin % of 2.98% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Smart-Core Holdings and its competitors. This is 83% above median its historical median of 1.63. Over the past decade, Smart-Core Holdings' Net Margin % has ranged from 1.16 to 2.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Smart-Core Holdings ranks #1340 out of 2473 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 54.2%.
Is Smart-Core Holdings' Net Margin % too high?
Smart-Core Holdings' current Net Margin % of 2.98% is 83% above median its 10-year median of 1.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.16 to a high of 2.45. The Hardware industry median Net Margin % is 3.18. Smart-Core Holdings' value of 2.98% is 6.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Smart-Core Holdings ranks #1340 out of 2473 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Smart-Core Holdings has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Smart-Core Holdings' Net Margin % compare to SNX and ARW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Smart-Core Holdings ranks #1340 out of 2473 companies for Net Margin %. This places Smart-Core Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.18. Smart-Core Holdings' value of 2.98% is 6.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Smart-Core Holdings' own Net Margin % has ranged from 1.16 to 2.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.63 vs. the industry median of 3.18, Smart-Core Holdings 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 Hardware company?
The median Net Margin % among Hardware companies is 3.18, based on 2,473 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. Smart-Core Holdings's current Net Margin % of 2.98% is 6.3% 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 Smart-Core Holdings and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Smart-Core Holdings's current Net Margin % is 2.98%, which is 83% above median its own 10-year median of 1.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Smart-Core Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smart-Core Holdings (HKSE:02166) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$1.52, compared to a current price of HK$4.61 — trading 203.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 2.98%, which is 83% above median its 10-year median of 1.63 and 6.3% below the Hardware industry median of 3.18. Smart-Core Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 4 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 Smart-Core Holdings (HKSE:02166), the current Net Margin % is 2.98% 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 Smart-Core Holdings (HKSE:02166) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smart-Core Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$4.61 is trading 203.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$1.52.
GuruFocus considers Smart-Core Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:02166:
Net Margin %: 2.98% (83% above median its 10-year median of 1.63)
GF Value™: HK$1.52 vs. price of HK$4.61 (203.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 6.3% below the Hardware median (#1340 of 2473)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:02166 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Smart-Core Holdings Ltd is a distributor of integrated circuits and other electronic components and technology value-added service providers covering multiple market segments such as televisions, optoelectronic displays, smart terminals, memory, security monitoring, Internet of Things (IoT), and optical communications. Its service networks cover the majority of regions in Mainland China and Southeast Asia, providing diversified supply chain services of semiconductor chips and various electronic components for customers in the electronics industry, as well as corresponding technical solutions, technical support, and software services. Its segments include Authorised distribution and Mixed distribution. It makes up the majority of the revenue from the Authorised distribution segment.
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