Diales GroupLSE:DIAL +1.59%50 Net Margin % is 2.67% as of Mar. 2026, which is 157% above its 10-year median of 1.04. GuruFocus rates LSE:DIAL with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.26 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,071 Business Services companies, Diales Group ranks worse than 61.06% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Diales Group's Net Income for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.63 Mil. Diales Group's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was £23.67 Mil. Therefore, Diales Group's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.67%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Diales Group's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:DIAL'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -9.98 Med: 1.04 Max: 4.7
Current: 2.16
LSE:DIAL's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 61.06% of 1071
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.82
vs LSE:DIAL: 2.16
Diales Group (LSE:DIAL) 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.
Diales Group Net Margin % Related Terms
Diales Group Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Diales 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:DIAL vs VRSK, EFX, BAH: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Consulting Services subindustry, Diales 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.
Diales Group Net Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Diales Group's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Diales 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.
Diales Group (LSE:DIAL) has a Net Margin % of 2.67% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Diales Group and its competitors. This is 157% above median its historical median of 1.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Diales Group ranks #654 out of 1071 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 61.1%.
Is Diales Group's Net Margin % too high?
Diales Group's current Net Margin % of 2.67% is 157% above median its 10-year median of 1.04. The Business Services industry median Net Margin % is 3.82. Diales Group's value of 2.67% is 30.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Diales Group ranks #654 out of 1071 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Diales Group has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Diales Group's Net Margin % compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Diales Group ranks #654 out of 1071 companies for Net Margin %. This places Diales Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.82. Diales Group's value of 2.67% is 30.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.04 vs. the industry median of 3.82, Diales 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 3.82, based on 1,071 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. Diales Group's current Net Margin % of 2.67% is 30.1% 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 Diales Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Diales Group's current Net Margin % is 2.67%, which is 157% above median its own 10-year median of 1.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Diales Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Diales Group (LSE:DIAL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.26, compared to a current price of £0.32 — trading 23.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 2.67%, which is 157% above median its 10-year median of 1.04 and 30.1% below the Business Services industry median of 3.82. Diales Group's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 8 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 Diales Group (LSE:DIAL), the current Net Margin % is 2.67% 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 Diales Group (LSE:DIAL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Diales Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £0.32 is trading 23.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.26.
GuruFocus considers Diales Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:DIAL:
Net Margin %: 2.67% (157% above median its 10-year median of 1.04)
GF Value™: £0.26 vs. price of £0.32 (23.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 30.1% below the Business Services median (#654 of 1071)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:DIAL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Diales Group PLC provides advisory services to the engineering and construction industries. The company offers quantity surveying, quantum and planning experts, mediators, arbitrators, and project management services; and other consultancy services, including planning, programming, Litigation, and Alternative Dispute Resolution. The company covers building, marine, mining, infrastructure, energy, and other sectors. The company has segments in Europe and America, Middle East, and Asia Pacific. Maximum revenue is gained from Europe and America.
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