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ECI Technology HoldingsHKSE:08013 Net Margin % is 5.43% as of Feb. 2026, which is 69% above its 10-year median of 3.21. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,071 Business Services companies, ECI Technology Holdings ranks worse than 61.62% on this metric.
ECI Technology Holdings (HKSE:08013) 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.
ECI Technology Holdings Net Margin % Related Terms
ECI Technology 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:08013 vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, ECI Technology 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.
ECI Technology Holdings Net Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, ECI Technology Holdings's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ECI Technology 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.
ECI Technology Holdings (HKSE:08013) has a Net Margin % of 5.43% as of Feb. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on ECI Technology Holdings and its competitors. This is 69% above median its historical median of 3.21. According to the industry distribution chart, ECI Technology Holdings ranks #660 out of 1071 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 61.6%.
Is ECI Technology Holdings' Net Margin % too high?
ECI Technology Holdings' current Net Margin % of 5.43% is 69% above median its 10-year median of 3.21. The Business Services industry median Net Margin % is 3.89. ECI Technology Holdings' value of 5.43% is 39.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ECI Technology Holdings ranks #660 out of 1071 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint.
How does ECI Technology Holdings' Net Margin % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, ECI Technology Holdings ranks #660 out of 1071 companies for Net Margin %. This places ECI Technology Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.89. ECI Technology Holdings' value of 5.43% is 39.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.21 vs. the industry median of 3.89, ECI Technology 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 Business Services company?
The median Net Margin % among Business Services companies is 3.89, based on 1,071 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. ECI Technology Holdings's current Net Margin % of 5.43% is 39.6% 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 ECI Technology Holdings and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ECI Technology Holdings's current Net Margin % is 5.43%, which is 69% above median its own 10-year median of 3.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ECI Technology Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ECI Technology Holdings (HKSE:08013) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.06, compared to a current price of HK$0.06 — trading 6.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 5.43%, which is 69% above median its 10-year median of 3.21 and 39.6% above the Business Services industry median of 3.89. 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 ECI Technology Holdings (HKSE:08013), the current Net Margin % is 5.43% as of Feb. 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.
ECI Technology Holdings Ltd provides ELV solutions in Hong Kong, including CCTV, fire alarm, public address, audio/video, access control, car park and clubhouse management systems. Its solutions cover LoRa next-generation wireless transmission technology, car charging systems, IoT and AI systems, closed-circuit television, license plate recognition, communication broadcasting, security systems and services, public ticketing and visitor systems, and the Octopus Parking System. The Group offers consultation, design, integration, implementation and maintenance services for private and public sector clients. Its operating and reportable segments are installation and maintenance services, generating the majority of revenue, security guarding services, and electric vehicle charging operation.
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