Character Group (The)LSE:CCT 72 Net Margin % is 3.93% as of Feb. 2026, which is 34% below its 10-year median of 5.94. GuruFocus rates LSE:CCT with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.39 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 847 Travel & Leisure companies, Character Group (The) ranks worse than 70.84% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Character Group (The)'s Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:CCT'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.82 Med: 5.94 Max: 9.05
Current: -1.82
LSE:CCT's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 70.84% of 847
companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 4.74
vs LSE:CCT: -1.82
Character Group (The) (LSE:CCT) 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.
Character Group (The) Net Margin % Related Terms
Character Group (The) Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Character Group (The)'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 Leisure subindustry, Character Group (The)'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.
Character Group (The) Net Margin % vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Character Group (The)'s Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Character Group (The)'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.
Character Group (The) (LSE:CCT) has a Net Margin % of 3.93% as of Feb. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Character Group (The) and its competitors. This is 34% below median its historical median of 5.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Character Group (The) ranks #600 out of 847 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 70.8%.
Is Character Group (The)'s Net Margin % too high?
Character Group (The)'s current Net Margin % of 3.93% is 34% below median its 10-year median of 5.94. The Travel & Leisure industry median Net Margin % is 4.74. Character Group (The)'s value of 3.93% is 17.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Character Group (The) ranks #600 out of 847 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Character Group (The) has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Character Group (The)'s Net Margin % compare to AS and HAS?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Character Group (The) ranks #600 out of 847 companies for Net Margin %. This places Character Group (The) in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.74. Character Group (The)'s value of 3.93% is 17.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.94 vs. the industry median of 4.74, Character Group (The) has consistently been below 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median Net Margin % among Travel & Leisure companies is 4.74, based on 847 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. Character Group (The)'s current Net Margin % of 3.93% is 17.1% below 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 Character Group (The) and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Character Group (The)'s current Net Margin % is 3.93%, which is 34% below median its own 10-year median of 5.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Character Group (The) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Character Group (The) (LSE:CCT) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.39, compared to a current price of £2.80 — trading 17.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 3.93%, which is 34% below median its 10-year median of 5.94 and 17.1% below the Travel & Leisure industry median of 4.74. Character Group (The)'s overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 10 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 Character Group (The) (LSE:CCT), the current Net Margin % is 3.93% 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.
Is Character Group (The) (LSE:CCT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Character Group (The) stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £2.80 is trading 17.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of £2.39.
GuruFocus considers Character Group (The) to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:CCT:
Net Margin %: 3.93% (34% below median its 10-year median of 5.94)
GF Value™: £2.39 vs. price of £2.80 (17.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 17.1% below the Travel & Leisure median (#600 of 847)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:CCT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Character Group (The) PLC is engaged in the design, development, manufacture, and international distribution of toys, games, and giftware, including licensed products based on film, television, comic, and digital characters. The Group designs and distributes a wide range of toys and playthings across Pre-school, Boys, Girls, and Activity and Crafts categories, with brands such as Goo Jit Zu, Peppa Pig, and Sticki Rolls. Its principal markets are the United Kingdom and Scandinavia, with operations across Europe and the rest of the world, and international expansion is a key area of focus. The Group partners on an exclusive basis with overseas toy producers, serves toy retailers, independent stores, and distributors, and generates the majority of its revenue from the United Kingdom.
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