The historical rank and industry rank for Malvern International's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:MLVN'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -177.89 Med: -18.87 Max: 0.48
Current: 0.48
LSE:MLVN's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 70.54% of 258
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 5.72
vs LSE:MLVN: 0.48
Malvern International (LSE:MLVN) 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.
Malvern International Net Margin % Related Terms
Malvern International Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Malvern International'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:MLVN vs EDU, TAL, GHC: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Malvern International'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.
Malvern International Net Margin % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Malvern International's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Malvern International'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.
Malvern International (LSE:MLVN) has a Net Margin % of 5.15% as of Jun. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Malvern International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Malvern International ranks #182 out of 258 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 70.5%.
Is Malvern International's Net Margin % too high?
Malvern International's current Net Margin % is 5.15%. The Education industry median Net Margin % is 5.72. Malvern International's value of 5.15% is 10% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Malvern International ranks #182 out of 258 companies in the Education industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Malvern International has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Malvern International's Net Margin % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Malvern International ranks #182 out of 258 companies for Net Margin %. This places Malvern International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 5.72. Malvern International's value of 5.15% is 10% below this benchmark. 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 an Education company?
The median Net Margin % among Education companies is 5.72, based on 258 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. Malvern International's current Net Margin % of 5.15% is 10% 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 Malvern International and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Net Margin % is 5.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Malvern International's current Net Margin % is 5.15%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Malvern International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malvern International (LSE:MLVN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.41, compared to a current price of £0.22 — trading 46.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 5.15% and 10% below the Education industry median of 5.72. Malvern International's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 4 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 Malvern International (LSE:MLVN), the current Net Margin % is 5.15% as of Jun. 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 Malvern International (LSE:MLVN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malvern International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.22 is trading 46.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.41.
GuruFocus considers Malvern International to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LSE:MLVN:
Net Margin %: 5.15%
GF Value™: £0.41 vs. price of £0.22 (46.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 10% below the Education median (#182 of 258)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:MLVN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Malvern International PLC is an investment holding company. The company is engaged in the provision of educational consultancy services. The principal activities of the company is to provide an educational offering that is geared towards preparing students to meet the demands of business and management. The company derives a majority of its revenue from Europe.
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