Judges ScientificLSE:JDG -3.23%71 Net Margin % is 0.93% as of Dec. 2025, which is 90% below its 10-year median of 9.04. GuruFocus rates LSE:JDG with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of £92.97 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,473 Hardware companies, Judges Scientific ranks better than 55.92% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Judges Scientific's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:JDG'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.14 Med: 9.04 Max: 13.89
Current: 3.77
LSE:JDG's Net Margin % is ranked better than 55.92% of 2473
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.71
vs LSE:JDG: 3.77
Judges Scientific (LSE:JDG) 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.
Judges Scientific Net Margin % Related Terms
Judges Scientific Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Judges Scientific'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:JDG vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Judges Scientific'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.
Judges Scientific Net Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Judges Scientific's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Judges Scientific'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.
Judges Scientific (LSE:JDG) has a Net Margin % of 0.93% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Judges Scientific and its competitors. This is 90% below median its historical median of 9.04. Over the past decade, Judges Scientific's Net Margin % has ranged from 0.14 to 13.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Judges Scientific ranks #1090 out of 2473 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 44.1%.
Is Judges Scientific's Net Margin % too high?
Judges Scientific's current Net Margin % of 0.93% is 90% below median its 10-year median of 9.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.14 to a high of 13.89. The Hardware industry median Net Margin % is 2.71. Judges Scientific's value of 0.93% is 65.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Judges Scientific ranks #1090 out of 2473 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Judges Scientific has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Judges Scientific's Net Margin % compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Judges Scientific ranks #1090 out of 2473 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Judges Scientific in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.71. Judges Scientific's value of 0.93% is 65.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Judges Scientific's own Net Margin % has ranged from 0.14 to 13.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.04 vs. the industry median of 2.71, Judges Scientific 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 Hardware company?
The median Net Margin % among Hardware companies is 2.71, based on 2,473 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. Judges Scientific's current Net Margin % of 0.93% is 65.7% 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 Judges Scientific and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Judges Scientific's current Net Margin % is 0.93%, which is 90% below median its own 10-year median of 9.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Judges Scientific stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Judges Scientific (LSE:JDG) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £92.97, compared to a current price of £45.00 — trading 51.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 0.93%, which is 90% below median its 10-year median of 9.04 and 65.7% below the Hardware industry median of 2.71. Judges Scientific's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Judges Scientific (LSE:JDG), the current Net Margin % is 0.93% 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 Judges Scientific (LSE:JDG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Judges Scientific stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £45.00 is trading 51.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of £92.97.
GuruFocus considers Judges Scientific to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:JDG:
Net Margin %: 0.93% (90% below median its 10-year median of 9.04)
GF Value™: £92.97 vs. price of £45.00 (51.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 65.7% below the Hardware median (#1090 of 2473)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:JDG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Judges Scientific PLC is engaged in the designing, manufacturing, and sale of scientific instruments. The company operates in two main segments namely Materials Sciences and Vacuum. The firm specializes in the acquisition and development of a portfolio of scientific instrument businesses. The company has operational footprints across the United Kingdom, the Rest of Europe, North America, and the Rest of the world.
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