Huatai Securities CoLSE:HTSC 65 Net Margin % is 49.44% as of Mar. 2026, which is 27% above its 10-year median of 38.91. GuruFocus rates LSE:HTSC with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $26.56. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 774 Capital Markets companies, Huatai Securities Co ranks better than 83.59% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Huatai Securities Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:HTSC'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 33.22 Med: 38.91 Max: 50.49
Current: 49.36
LSE:HTSC's Net Margin % is ranked better than 83.59% of 774
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 14.305
vs LSE:HTSC: 49.36
Huatai Securities Co (LSE:HTSC) 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.
Huatai Securities Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Huatai Securities Co Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Huatai Securities Co'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 Capital Markets subindustry, Huatai Securities Co'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.
Huatai Securities Co Net Margin % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Huatai Securities Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Huatai Securities Co'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.
Huatai Securities Co (LSE:HTSC) has a Net Margin % of 49.44% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Huatai Securities Co and its competitors. This is 27% above median its historical median of 38.91. Over the past decade, Huatai Securities Co's Net Margin % has ranged from 33.22 to 50.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Huatai Securities Co ranks #127 out of 774 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 16.4%.
Is Huatai Securities Co's Net Margin % too high?
Huatai Securities Co's current Net Margin % of 49.44% is 27% above median its 10-year median of 38.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 33.22 to a high of 50.49. The Capital Markets industry median Net Margin % is 14.31. Huatai Securities Co's value of 49.44% is 245.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Huatai Securities Co ranks #127 out of 774 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Huatai Securities Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Huatai Securities Co's Net Margin % compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Huatai Securities Co ranks #127 out of 774 companies for Net Margin %. This places Huatai Securities Co in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 14.31. Huatai Securities Co's value of 49.44% is 245.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Huatai Securities Co's own Net Margin % has ranged from 33.22 to 50.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 38.91 vs. the industry median of 14.31, Huatai Securities Co has consistently been above 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Net Margin % among Capital Markets companies is 14.31, based on 774 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. Huatai Securities Co's current Net Margin % of 49.44% is 245.6% above 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 Huatai Securities Co and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Net Margin % is 14.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Huatai Securities Co's current Net Margin % is 49.44%, which is 27% above median its own 10-year median of 38.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Huatai Securities Co stock overvalued right now?
Huatai Securities Co (LSE:HTSC) has a current Net Margin % of 49.44%. The stock's GF Value™ is $26.56, compared to a current price of $27.00 — trading 1.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 49.44%, which is 27% above median its 10-year median of 38.91 and 245.6% above the Capital Markets industry median of 14.31. Huatai Securities Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Huatai Securities Co (LSE:HTSC), the current Net Margin % is 49.44% 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 Huatai Securities Co (LSE:HTSC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Huatai Securities Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $27.00 is trading 1.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $26.56.
Key valuation signals for LSE:HTSC:
Net Margin %: 49.44% (27% above median its 10-year median of 38.91)
GF Value™: $26.56 vs. price of $27.00 (1.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 245.6% above the Capital Markets median (#127 of 774)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:HTSC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Huatai Securities Co Ltd is a financial services provider. The segments through which the company operates include Wealth management business, Institutional services business, Investment management business, international business, and Others. It has operations spread across Mainland China and overseas, while the Mainland China division generates the company revenues. The company generates key of its revenues from the wealth management business division.
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