The historical rank and industry rank for Close Brothers Group's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:CBG'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10.12 Med: 18.09 Max: 26.45
Current: -4.14
LSE:CBG's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 96.59% of 1526
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 26.97
vs LSE:CBG: -4.14
Close Brothers Group (LSE:CBG) 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.
Close Brothers Group Net Margin % Related Terms
Close Brothers Group Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Close Brothers 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.
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Close Brothers 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.
Close Brothers Group Net Margin % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Close Brothers Group's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Close Brothers Group'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.
Close Brothers Group (LSE:CBG) has a Net Margin % of -17.72% as of Jan. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Close Brothers Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Close Brothers Group ranks #1474 out of 1526 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 96.6%.
Is Close Brothers Group's Net Margin % too high?
Close Brothers Group's current Net Margin % is -17.72%. Based on the distribution chart, Close Brothers Group ranks #1474 out of 1526 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Close Brothers Group has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Close Brothers Group's Net Margin % compare to PNC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Close Brothers Group ranks #1474 out of 1526 companies for Net Margin %. This places Close Brothers Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 26.97. 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 Banks company?
The median Net Margin % among Banks companies is 26.97, based on 1,526 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 Close Brothers Group and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Net Margin % is 26.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Close Brothers Group's current Net Margin % is -17.72%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Close Brothers Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Close Brothers Group (LSE:CBG) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £3.65, compared to a current price of £4.46 — trading 22.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is -17.72%. Close Brothers Group's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Close Brothers Group (LSE:CBG), the current Net Margin % is -17.72% as of Jan. 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.
Is Close Brothers Group (LSE:CBG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Close Brothers Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £4.46 is trading 22.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of £3.65.
GuruFocus considers Close Brothers Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:CBG:
Net Margin %: -17.72%
GF Value™: £3.65 vs. price of £4.46 (22.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:CBG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Close Brothers Group PLC is a banking group that provides lending, deposit-taking, and securities trading services. The group mostly offers services to small businesses and individuals in the United Kingdom. Its operating segments are: Commercial, Retail, and Property. Maximum revenue is generated from its Commercial segment, which mainly offers specialist and predominantly secured lending principally to the SME market. The Retail segment provides intermediated finance through motor dealers, motor finance brokers, and insurance brokers, and savings products for individuals and corporates; and the Property segment offers residential development finance to established UK property developers, funding for commercial properties, and bridging and refurbishment loans.
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