Ocean Star Technology Group (HKSE:08297) Net Margin %: -39.58% (As of Mar. 2026)

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What is Ocean Star Technology Group Net Margin %?

Ocean Star Technology Group HKSE:08297 Net Margin % is -39.58% as of Mar. 2026. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Ocean Star Technology Group's Net Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$-4.84 Mil. Ocean Star Technology Group's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$12.22 Mil. Therefore, Ocean Star Technology Group's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -39.58%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Ocean Star Technology Group's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

HKSE:08297' s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -101.64   Med: -36.94   Max: 6.93
Current: -19.44

HKSE:08297's Net Margin % is not ranked
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry.
Industry Median: 2.87 vs HKSE:08297: -19.44

Ocean Star Technology Group  (HKSE:08297) 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.

Ocean Star Technology Group Net Margin % Related Terms

Ocean Star Technology Group Net Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ocean Star Technology Group'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.

Ocean Star Technology Group Net Margin % Chart

Ocean Star Technology Group Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Net Margin %
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Ocean Star Technology Group Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Net Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -67.58 -90.65 -111.51 -2.78 -39.58

HKSE:08297 vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Net Margin % Comparison

For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Ocean Star Technology 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.

Ocean Star Technology Group Net Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ocean Star Technology Group's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ocean Star Technology Group's Net Margin % falls into.


Ocean Star Technology Group Net Margin % Calculation

Net margin - also known as net profit margin is the ratio of Net Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Ocean Star Technology Group's Net Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Net Margin=Net Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-5.248/27.001
=-19.44 %

Ocean Star Technology Group's Net Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Net Margin=Net Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-4.837/12.221
=-39.58 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Net Margin % →
What does a Net Margin % of -39.58% mean?
Ocean Star Technology Group (HKSE:08297) has a Net Margin % of -39.58% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Ocean Star Technology Group and its competitors.
Is Ocean Star Technology Group's Net Margin % too high?
Ocean Star Technology Group's current Net Margin % is -39.58%.
How does Ocean Star Technology Group's Net Margin % compare to RL and LEVI?
Ocean Star Technology Group's Net Margin % of -39.58% can be compared against companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.87. 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Net Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 2.87, based on 1,043 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. 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 Ocean Star Technology Group and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ocean Star Technology Group's current Net Margin % is -39.58%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ocean Star Technology Group stock overvalued right now?
Ocean Star Technology Group (HKSE:08297) has a current Net Margin % of -39.58%. The current Net Margin % is -39.58%. 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 Ocean Star Technology Group (HKSE:08297), the current Net Margin % is -39.58% 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.

Ocean Star Technology Group Business Description

Address 317-319 Des Voeux Road Central, Room 1606D&E, 16th Floor, Kai Tak Commercial Building, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, HKG
Ocean Star Technology Group Ltd manufactures, develops, and designs women's lingerie. The company offers bras, bikinis, panties, and other related apparel. It has two segments namely Lingerie products and Others. The company earns maximum revenue from Hong Kong and has a presence in Macau and The PRC.