CastingsLSE:CGS +0.92%78 Net Margin % is 4.45% as of Mar. 2026, which is 37% below its 10-year median of 7.06. GuruFocus rates LSE:CGS with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.68 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,039 Industrial Products companies, Castings ranks worse than 50.84% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Castings's Net Income for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was £3.8 Mil. Castings's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was £85.7 Mil. Therefore, Castings's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.45%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Castings's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:CGS'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.36 Med: 7.06 Max: 10.94
Current: 4.36
LSE:CGS's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 50.84% of 3039
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 4.54
vs LSE:CGS: 4.36
Castings (LSE:CGS) 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.
Castings Net Margin % Related Terms
Castings Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Castings'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 Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Castings'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.
Castings Net Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Castings's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Castings'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.
Castings (LSE:CGS) has a Net Margin % of 4.45% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Castings and its competitors. This is 37% below median its historical median of 7.06. Over the past decade, Castings' Net Margin % has ranged from 2.36 to 10.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Castings ranks #1545 out of 3039 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 50.8%.
Is Castings' Net Margin % too high?
Castings' current Net Margin % of 4.45% is 37% below median its 10-year median of 7.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.36 to a high of 10.94. The Industrial Products industry median Net Margin % is 4.54. Castings' value of 4.45% is 2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Castings ranks #1545 out of 3039 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Castings has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Castings' Net Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Castings ranks #1545 out of 3039 companies for Net Margin %. This places Castings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.54. Castings' value of 4.45% is 2% below this benchmark. Historically, Castings' own Net Margin % has ranged from 2.36 to 10.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.06 vs. the industry median of 4.54, Castings 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Net Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 4.54, based on 3,039 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. Castings's current Net Margin % of 4.45% is 2% 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 Castings and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Castings's current Net Margin % is 4.45%, which is 37% below median its own 10-year median of 7.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Castings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Castings (LSE:CGS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.68, compared to a current price of £3.30 — trading 23.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 4.45%, which is 37% below median its 10-year median of 7.06 and 2% below the Industrial Products industry median of 4.54. Castings' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 9 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 Castings (LSE:CGS), the current Net Margin % is 4.45% 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.
Is Castings (LSE:CGS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Castings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £3.30 is trading 23.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of £2.68.
GuruFocus considers Castings to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:CGS:
Net Margin %: 4.45% (37% below median its 10-year median of 7.06)
GF Value™: £2.68 vs. price of £3.30 (23.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2% below the Industrial Products median (#1545 of 3039)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:CGS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Castings PLC is an iron casting and machining group based in the UK. The company's operating segment includes Foundry operations and Machining operations. It generates maximum revenue from the Foundry operations segment. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Sweden and also has a presence in the United Kingdom, Netherlands, Rest of Europe, North and South America, and Other Countries. It serves Commercial vehicles, Automotive, and Other sectors.
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