SoftcareHKSE:02698 -5.92%23 Net Margin % is 21.35% as of Dec. 2025, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 18.33. GuruFocus rates HKSE:02698 with a GF Score™ of 23/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,952 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Softcare ranks better than 94.42% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Softcare's Net Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$943 Mil. Softcare's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$4,415 Mil. Therefore, Softcare's net margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 21.35%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Softcare's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:02698'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.75 Med: 18.33 Max: 21.36
Current: 21.36
HKSE:02698's Net Margin % is ranked better than 94.42% of 1952
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.495
vs HKSE:02698: 21.36
Softcare (HKSE:02698) 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.
Softcare Net Margin % Related Terms
Softcare Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Softcare'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.
Softcare Net Margin % Chart
Softcare Annual Data
Trend
Dec22
Dec23
Dec24
Dec25
Net Margin %
5.75
15.72
20.93
21.35
Softcare Semi-Annual Data
Dec22
Dec23
Dec24
Dec25
Net Margin %
5.75
15.72
20.93
21.35
HKSE:02698 vs PG, CL, KVUE: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Softcare'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.
Softcare Net Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Softcare's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Softcare'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.
Softcare (HKSE:02698) has a Net Margin % of 21.35% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Softcare and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 18.33. Over the past decade, Softcare's Net Margin % has ranged from 5.75 to 21.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Softcare ranks #109 out of 1952 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 5.6%.
Is Softcare's Net Margin % too high?
Softcare's current Net Margin % of 21.35% is 16% above median its 10-year median of 18.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.75 to a high of 21.36. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Net Margin % is 3.50. Softcare's value of 21.35% is 510.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Softcare ranks #109 out of 1952 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Softcare has a GF Score™ of 23/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Softcare's Net Margin % compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Softcare ranks #109 out of 1952 companies for Net Margin %. This places Softcare in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.50. Softcare's value of 21.35% is 510.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Softcare's own Net Margin % has ranged from 5.75 to 21.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.33 vs. the industry median of 3.50, Softcare 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Net Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 3.50, based on 1,952 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. Softcare's current Net Margin % of 21.35% is 510.9% 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 Softcare and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Softcare's current Net Margin % is 21.35%, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 18.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Softcare stock overvalued right now?
Softcare (HKSE:02698) has a current Net Margin % of 21.35%. The current Net Margin % is 21.35%, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 18.33 and 510.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.50. Softcare's overall GF Score™ is 23/100 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 Softcare (HKSE:02698), the current Net Margin % is 21.35% 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.
Softcare Ltd is a hygiene product corporation principally engaged in the development, manufacturing and sales of baby and feminine hygiene products, including baby diapers, baby pants, sanitary pads and wet wipes. Geographically the company operates in Africa, Latin America and Central Asia. It offers a variety of baby and feminine hygiene products under brands like Softcare, as well as Veesper, Maya, Cuettie and Clincleer. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the sales of hygiene products in Africa.
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