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Laopu Gold CoLPGCY 23 Net Margin % is 17.40% as of Dec. 2025, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 13.09. GuruFocus rates LPGCY with a GF Score™ of 23/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,130 Retail - Cyclical companies, Laopu Gold Co ranks better than 95.13% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Laopu Gold Co's Net Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $369 Mil. Laopu Gold Co's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $2,122 Mil. Therefore, Laopu Gold Co's net margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 17.40%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Laopu Gold Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LPGCY'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.3 Med: 13.09 Max: 17.83
Current: 17.83
LPGCY's Net Margin % is ranked better than 95.13% of 1130
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.285
vs LPGCY: 17.83
Laopu Gold Co (OTCPK:LPGCY) 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.
Laopu Gold Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Laopu Gold Co Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Laopu Gold Co'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.
For the Luxury Goods subindustry, Laopu Gold Co'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.
Laopu Gold Co Net Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Laopu Gold Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Laopu Gold Co'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.
Laopu Gold Co (LPGCY) has a Net Margin % of 17.40% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Laopu Gold Co and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 13.09. Over the past decade, Laopu Gold Co's Net Margin % has ranged from 7.30 to 17.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Laopu Gold Co ranks #55 out of 1130 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 4.9%.
Is Laopu Gold Co's Net Margin % too high?
Laopu Gold Co's current Net Margin % of 17.40% is 33% above median its 10-year median of 13.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.30 to a high of 17.83. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Net Margin % is 2.29. Laopu Gold Co's value of 17.40% is 661.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Laopu Gold Co ranks #55 out of 1130 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Laopu Gold Co has a GF Score™ of 23/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Laopu Gold Co's Net Margin % compare to TPR?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Laopu Gold Co ranks #55 out of 1130 companies for Net Margin %. This places Laopu Gold Co in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.29. Laopu Gold Co's value of 17.40% is 661.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Laopu Gold Co's own Net Margin % has ranged from 7.30 to 17.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.09 vs. the industry median of 2.29, Laopu Gold Co 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Net Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.29, based on 1,130 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. Laopu Gold Co's current Net Margin % of 17.40% is 661.5% 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 Laopu Gold Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Laopu Gold Co's current Net Margin % is 17.40%, which is 33% above median its own 10-year median of 13.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Laopu Gold Co stock overvalued right now?
Laopu Gold Co (LPGCY) has a current Net Margin % of 17.40%. The current Net Margin % is 17.40%, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 13.09 and 661.5% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 2.29. Laopu Gold Co's overall GF Score™ is 23/100 with 3 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 Laopu Gold Co (LPGCY), the current Net Margin % is 17.40% 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.
Founded in 2016, Laopu Gold is a leading designer, manufacturer, and retailer of heritage gold jewelry in China. Its key products feature Chinese culture-inspired designs and craftsmanship, with high-net-worth individuals in major affluent cities as its primary customers. While Laopu derives most of its revenue from offline retail stores located in reputable retail malls across China, the firm has also expanded sales through online e-commerce platforms. Xu Gaoming and his son, Xu Dongbo, jointly control the firm, holding around 58% of the outstanding shares as of December 2025.
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