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Dotlines GlobalLSE:DOTL 25 Net Margin % is 2.66% as of Dec. 2025, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 3.58. GuruFocus rates LSE:DOTL with a GF Score™ of 25/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,834 Software companies, Dotlines Global ranks better than 53.92% on this metric.
Dotlines Global (LSE:DOTL) 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.
Dotlines Global Net Margin % Related Terms
Dotlines Global Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dotlines Global'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:DOTL vs QH, SHOP, UBER: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Dotlines Global'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.
Dotlines Global Net Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Dotlines Global's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dotlines Global'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.
Dotlines Global (LSE:DOTL) has a Net Margin % of 2.66% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Dotlines Global and its competitors. This is 26% below median its historical median of 3.58. Over the past decade, Dotlines Global's Net Margin % has ranged from 3.15 to 3.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Dotlines Global ranks #1306 out of 2834 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 46.1%.
Is Dotlines Global's Net Margin % too high?
Dotlines Global's current Net Margin % of 2.66% is 26% below median its 10-year median of 3.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.15 to a high of 3.91. The Software industry median Net Margin % is 2.74. Dotlines Global's value of 2.66% is 2.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dotlines Global ranks #1306 out of 2834 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Dotlines Global has a GF Score™ of 25/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dotlines Global's Net Margin % compare to QH and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Dotlines Global ranks #1306 out of 2834 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Dotlines Global in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.74. Dotlines Global's value of 2.66% is 2.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Dotlines Global's own Net Margin % has ranged from 3.15 to 3.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.58 vs. the industry median of 2.74, Dotlines Global 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 Software company?
The median Net Margin % among Software companies is 2.74, based on 2,834 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. Dotlines Global's current Net Margin % of 2.66% is 2.7% 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 Dotlines Global and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dotlines Global's current Net Margin % is 2.66%, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 3.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dotlines Global stock overvalued right now?
Dotlines Global (LSE:DOTL) has a current Net Margin % of 2.66%. The current Net Margin % is 2.66%, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 3.58 and 2.7% below the Software industry median of 2.74. Dotlines Global's overall GF Score™ is 25/100 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 Dotlines Global (LSE:DOTL), the current Net Margin % is 2.66% 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.
Dotlines Global Ltd is a UK-based international technology group operating in the telecommunications, digital infrastructure, cybersecurity, and financial technology sectors. It offers products, platforms, and solutions for both B2B and B2C customers. Its two core areas of activity are digital content and services - principally, the Sohoj digital lifestyle platform for migrant populations in Malaysia, which has served over a million migrants from countries across Asia - and telecom products and services in the UK comprising: the Catena OSS and BSS software platform for internet service providers; Audra SME- and consumer-focused cybersecurity solutions; and the Carnival Internet full fibre broadband service.
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