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Cool Link (Holdings) (HKSE:08491) 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.
Cool Link (Holdings) Net Margin % Related Terms
Cool Link (Holdings) Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cool Link (Holdings)'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.
HKSE:08491 vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, Cool Link (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.
Cool Link (Holdings) Net Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Cool Link (Holdings)'s Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cool Link (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.
Cool Link (Holdings) (HKSE:08491) has a Net Margin % of -11.43% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Cool Link (Holdings) and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Cool Link (Holdings) ranks #274 out of 309 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 88.7%.
Is Cool Link (Holdings)'s Net Margin % too high?
Cool Link (Holdings)'s current Net Margin % is -11.43%. Based on the distribution chart, Cool Link (Holdings) ranks #274 out of 309 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Cool Link (Holdings) has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cool Link (Holdings)'s Net Margin % compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Cool Link (Holdings) ranks #274 out of 309 companies for Net Margin %. This places Cool Link (Holdings) in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.08. 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Net Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 2.08, based on 309 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 Cool Link (Holdings) and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cool Link (Holdings)'s current Net Margin % is -11.43%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cool Link (Holdings) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cool Link (Holdings) (HKSE:08491) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.12, compared to a current price of HK$0.24 — trading 102.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is -11.43%. Cool Link (Holdings)'s overall GF Score™ is 34/100 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 Cool Link (Holdings) (HKSE:08491), the current Net Margin % is -11.43% 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.
Is Cool Link (Holdings) (HKSE:08491) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cool Link (Holdings) stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.24 is trading 102.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.12.
GuruFocus considers Cool Link (Holdings) to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:08491:
Net Margin %: -11.43%
GF Value™: HK$0.12 vs. price of HK$0.24 (102.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:08491 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cool Link (Holdings) Ltd is principally engaged in the food supplies business in Singapore. It supplies food products to ship chandlers, retailers, and customers who are in the food service industry. It supplies Fresh and UHT Milk, ICE Creams, Yogurt, Cheese, Fruit Juices, and Pure Drinking Water. The company's segment includes Food and beverage products in Singapore, Food and beverage products in Hong Kong, and Footwear in the PRC. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from Singapore. The firm also generates revenue from Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, PRC, and Other.
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