Christie GroupLSE:CTG 80 Net Margin % is 1.74% as of Dec. 2025, which is 49% below its 10-year median of 3.44. GuruFocus rates LSE:CTG with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.32 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,074 Business Services companies, Christie Group ranks worse than 63.59% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Christie Group's Net Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.62 Mil. Christie Group's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was £35.85 Mil. Therefore, Christie Group's net margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.74%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Christie Group's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:CTG'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -11.99 Med: 3.44 Max: 5.84
Current: 1.84
LSE:CTG's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 63.59% of 1074
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.83
vs LSE:CTG: 1.84
Christie Group (LSE:CTG) 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.
Christie Group Net Margin % Related Terms
Christie Group Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Christie 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.
LSE:CTG vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Christie 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.
Christie Group Net Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Christie Group's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Christie 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.
Christie Group (LSE:CTG) has a Net Margin % of 1.74% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Christie Group and its competitors. This is 49% below median its historical median of 3.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Christie Group ranks #683 out of 1074 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 63.6%.
Is Christie Group's Net Margin % too high?
Christie Group's current Net Margin % of 1.74% is 49% below median its 10-year median of 3.44. The Business Services industry median Net Margin % is 3.83. Christie Group's value of 1.74% is 54.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Christie Group ranks #683 out of 1074 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Christie Group has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Christie Group's Net Margin % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Christie Group ranks #683 out of 1074 companies for Net Margin %. This places Christie Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.83. Christie Group's value of 1.74% is 54.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.44 vs. the industry median of 3.83, Christie Group 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 Business Services company?
The median Net Margin % among Business Services companies is 3.83, based on 1,074 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. Christie Group's current Net Margin % of 1.74% is 54.6% 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 Christie Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Christie Group's current Net Margin % is 1.74%, which is 49% below median its own 10-year median of 3.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Christie Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Christie Group (LSE:CTG) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.32, compared to a current price of £1.38 — trading 4.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 1.74%, which is 49% below median its 10-year median of 3.44 and 54.6% below the Business Services industry median of 3.83. Christie Group's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Christie Group (LSE:CTG), the current Net Margin % is 1.74% 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 Christie Group (LSE:CTG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Christie Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £1.38 is trading 4.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of £1.32.
GuruFocus considers Christie Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:CTG:
Net Margin %: 1.74% (49% below median its 10-year median of 3.44)
GF Value™: £1.32 vs. price of £1.38 (4.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 54.6% below the Business Services median (#683 of 1074)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:CTG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Christie Group PLC fall into two divisions - Professional & Financial Services and Stock & Inventory Systems & Services. Professional & Financial Services principally covers business valuation, consultancy & agency, business mortgages & insurance services and business appraisal. Stock & Inventory Systems & Services covers stock audit & counting, consultancy, compliance and hospitality. The Group operating segments are defined as Professional & Financial Services, Stock & Inventory Systems & Services and Other, notably central service companies. The company's brands Christie & Co, Christie finance, Christie Insurance, Pinders, and Venners.
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