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Kato (Hong Kong) HoldingsHKSE:02189 61 Net Margin % is 4.04% as of Mar. 2026, which is 83% below its 10-year median of 23.51. GuruFocus rates HKSE:02189 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.53 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 664 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings ranks better than 76.36% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:02189'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.9 Med: 23.51 Max: 31.14
Current: 9.67
HKSE:02189's Net Margin % is ranked better than 76.36% of 664
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 2.99
vs HKSE:02189: 9.67
Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings (HKSE:02189) 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.
Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings Net Margin % Related Terms
Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings 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:02189 vs HCA, THC, DVA: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Kato (Hong Kong) 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.
Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings Net Margin % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kato (Hong Kong) 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.
Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings (HKSE:02189) has a Net Margin % of 4.04% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings and its competitors. This is 83% below median its historical median of 23.51. Over the past decade, Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings' Net Margin % has ranged from 6.90 to 31.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings ranks #157 out of 664 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 23.6%.
Is Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings' Net Margin % too high?
Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings' current Net Margin % of 4.04% is 83% below median its 10-year median of 23.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.90 to a high of 31.14. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Net Margin % is 2.99. Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings' value of 4.04% is 35.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings ranks #157 out of 664 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings' Net Margin % compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings ranks #157 out of 664 companies for Net Margin %. This places Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.99. Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings' value of 4.04% is 35.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings' own Net Margin % has ranged from 6.90 to 31.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.51 vs. the industry median of 2.99, Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Net Margin % among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 2.99, based on 664 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. Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings's current Net Margin % of 4.04% is 35.1% 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 Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings's current Net Margin % is 4.04%, which is 83% below median its own 10-year median of 23.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings (HKSE:02189) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.53, compared to a current price of HK$0.49 — trading 7.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 4.04%, which is 83% below median its 10-year median of 23.51 and 35.1% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 2.99. Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings (HKSE:02189), the current Net Margin % is 4.04% 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 Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings (HKSE:02189) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.49 is trading 7.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.53.
GuruFocus considers Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:02189:
Net Margin %: 4.04% (83% below median its 10-year median of 23.51)
GF Value™: HK$0.53 vs. price of HK$0.49 (7.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 35.1% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#157 of 664)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:02189 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings Ltd is an established operator of residential care homes and daycare services for the elderly in Hong Kong. The company offers a wide range of residential care services for the elderly including; the provision of accommodation, professional nursing and care-taking services, nutritional management, medical services, physiotherapy and occupational therapy services, individual care plans and recreational services, and the sale of healthcare and medical goods and the provision of additional healthcare services to residents.
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