James HalsteadLSE:JHDA.PFD 77 Net Margin % is 14.27% as of Dec. 2025, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 14.95. GuruFocus rates LSE:JHDA.PFD with a GF Score™ of 77/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,766 Construction companies, James Halstead ranks better than 89.24% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. James Halstead's Net Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was £18.15 Mil. James Halstead's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was £127.20 Mil. Therefore, James Halstead's net margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 14.27%.
The historical rank and industry rank for James Halstead's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:JHDA.PFD'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.82 Med: 14.95 Max: 15.59
Current: 14.59
LSE:JHDA.PFD's Net Margin % is ranked better than 89.24% of 1766
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 3.92
vs LSE:JHDA.PFD: 14.59
James Halstead (LSE:JHDA.PFD) 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.
James Halstead Net Margin % Related Terms
James Halstead Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for James Halstead'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:JHDA.PFD vs TT, JCI, CARR: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, James Halstead'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.
James Halstead Net Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, James Halstead's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where James Halstead'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.
James Halstead (LSE:JHDA.PFD) has a Net Margin % of 14.27% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on James Halstead and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 14.95. Over the past decade, James Halstead's Net Margin % has ranged from 13.82 to 15.59. According to the industry distribution chart, James Halstead ranks #190 out of 1766 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 10.8%.
Is James Halstead's Net Margin % too high?
James Halstead's current Net Margin % of 14.27% is near median its 10-year median of 14.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.82 to a high of 15.59. The Construction industry median Net Margin % is 3.92. James Halstead's value of 14.27% is 264% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, James Halstead ranks #190 out of 1766 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, James Halstead has a GF Score™ of 77/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does James Halstead's Net Margin % compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, James Halstead ranks #190 out of 1766 companies for Net Margin %. This places James Halstead in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.92. James Halstead's value of 14.27% is 264% above this benchmark. Historically, James Halstead's own Net Margin % has ranged from 13.82 to 15.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.95 vs. the industry median of 3.92, James Halstead 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 Construction company?
The median Net Margin % among Construction companies is 3.92, based on 1,766 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. James Halstead's current Net Margin % of 14.27% is 264% 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 James Halstead and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. James Halstead's current Net Margin % is 14.27%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 14.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is James Halstead stock overvalued right now?
James Halstead (LSE:JHDA.PFD) has a current Net Margin % of 14.27%. The current Net Margin % is 14.27%, which is near median its 10-year median of 14.95 and 264% above the Construction industry median of 3.92. James Halstead's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 James Halstead (LSE:JHDA.PFD), the current Net Margin % is 14.27% 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.
James Halstead PLC manufactures commercial, contract, and consumer flooring. The flooring is used in offices, retail shops, factories, clinics, hospitals, schools, hotels, cinemas, restaurants, and airports. The firm's portfolio of brands includes Polyflor, Polysafe, Expona, Performa, Saarfloor Systems, Megastrong, Camaro, Colonia, Kudos, Expona Domestic, Voyager, Forest fx, Cavalio, and Arai. Arai is a helmet manufacturer focused on motorsports. Its geographic segments include the United Kingdom; Europe and Scandinavia; Australasia and Asia; and the Rest of the World.
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