Persistence Gold GroupHKSE:02489 +12.07%48 Net Margin % is 24.48% as of Mar. 2026, which is 31% above its 10-year median of 18.75. GuruFocus rates HKSE:02489 with a GF Score™ of 48/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 842 Metals & Mining companies, Persistence Gold Group ranks better than 75.53% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Persistence Gold Group's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:02489'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.79 Med: 18.75 Max: 22.83
Current: 18.52
HKSE:02489's Net Margin % is ranked better than 75.53% of 842
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 3.415
vs HKSE:02489: 18.52
Persistence Gold Group (HKSE:02489) 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.
Persistence Gold Group Net Margin % Related Terms
Persistence Gold 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:02489 vs NEM, AU, CDE: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Gold subindustry, Persistence Gold 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.
Persistence Gold Group Net Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Persistence Gold Group's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Persistence Gold 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.
Persistence Gold Group (HKSE:02489) has a Net Margin % of 24.48% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Persistence Gold Group and its competitors. This is 31% above median its historical median of 18.75. Over the past decade, Persistence Gold Group's Net Margin % has ranged from 16.79 to 22.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Persistence Gold Group ranks #206 out of 842 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 24.5%.
Is Persistence Gold Group's Net Margin % too high?
Persistence Gold Group's current Net Margin % of 24.48% is 31% above median its 10-year median of 18.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.79 to a high of 22.83. The Metals & Mining industry median Net Margin % is 3.42. Persistence Gold Group's value of 24.48% is 616.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Persistence Gold Group ranks #206 out of 842 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Persistence Gold Group has a GF Score™ of 48/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Persistence Gold Group's Net Margin % compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Persistence Gold Group ranks #206 out of 842 companies for Net Margin %. This places Persistence Gold Group in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.42. Persistence Gold Group's value of 24.48% is 616.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Persistence Gold Group's own Net Margin % has ranged from 16.79 to 22.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.75 vs. the industry median of 3.42, Persistence Gold 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Net Margin % among Metals & Mining companies is 3.42, based on 842 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. Persistence Gold Group's current Net Margin % of 24.48% is 616.8% 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 Persistence Gold Group and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Persistence Gold Group's current Net Margin % is 24.48%, which is 31% above median its own 10-year median of 18.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Persistence Gold Group stock overvalued right now?
Persistence Gold Group (HKSE:02489) has a current Net Margin % of 24.48%. The current Net Margin % is 24.48%, which is 31% above median its 10-year median of 18.75 and 616.8% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 3.42. Persistence Gold Group's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 Persistence Gold Group (HKSE:02489), the current Net Margin % is 24.48% 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.
Persistence Gold Group Ltd is engaged in gold mining and related processing activities in China. Through its subsidiaries, the company operates the Songjiagou open-pit and underground gold mines in Shandong Province and focuses on the extraction, processing, and expansion of gold mining operations.
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