Management Consulting Group (LSE:MMC) Net Margin %: -21.98% (As of Dec. 2019)


What is Management Consulting Group Net Margin %?

Management Consulting Group LSE:MMC -30.09% Net Margin % is -21.98% as of Dec. 2019. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Management Consulting Group's Net Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2019 was £-3.51 Mil. Management Consulting Group's Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2019 was £15.95 Mil. Therefore, Management Consulting Group's net margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2019 was -21.98%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Management Consulting Group's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:MMC' s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -130.7   Med: -0.39   Max: 5.43
Current: -18.26

LSE:MMC's Net Margin % is not ranked
in the Business Services industry.
Industry Median: 3.83 vs LSE:MMC: -18.26

Management Consulting Group  (LSE:MMC) 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.

Management Consulting Group Net Margin % Related Terms

Management Consulting Group Net Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Management Consulting Group'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.

Management Consulting Group Net Margin % Chart

Management Consulting Group Annual Data
Trend Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19
Net Margin %
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Management Consulting Group Semi-Annual Data
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LSE:MMC vs INFO, VRSK, EFX: Net Margin % Comparison

For the Consulting Services subindustry, Management Consulting Group'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.

Management Consulting Group Net Margin % vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Management Consulting Group's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Management Consulting Group's Net Margin % falls into.


Management Consulting Group Net Margin % Calculation

Net margin - also known as net profit margin is the ratio of Net Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Management Consulting Group's Net Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2019 is calculated as

Net Margin=Net Income (A: Dec. 2019 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2019 )
=-6.062/33.2
=-18.26 %

Management Consulting Group's Net Margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2019 is calculated as

Net Margin=Net Income (Q: Dec. 2019 )/Revenue (Q: Dec. 2019 )
=-3.506/15.949
=-21.98 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Net Margin % →
What does a Net Margin % of -21.98% mean?
Management Consulting Group (LSE:MMC) has a Net Margin % of -21.98% as of Dec. 2019. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Management Consulting Group and its competitors.
Is Management Consulting Group's Net Margin % too high?
Management Consulting Group's current Net Margin % is -21.98%.
How does Management Consulting Group's Net Margin % compare to INFO and VRSK?
Management Consulting Group's Net Margin % of -21.98% can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.83. 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 Business Services company?
The median Net Margin % among Business Services companies is 3.83, based on 1,074 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. 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 Management Consulting Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Management Consulting Group's current Net Margin % is -21.98%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Management Consulting Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Management Consulting Group (LSE:MMC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The current Net Margin % is -21.98%. 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 Management Consulting Group (LSE:MMC), the current Net Margin % is -21.98% as of Dec. 2019. 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.

Management Consulting Group Business Description

Address 10 Warwick Lane, St. Paul’s House, 4th Floor, London, GBR, EC4M 7BP
Management Consulting Group PLC is engaged in providing professional services to various industries and sectors via the Proudfoot practice. Proudfoot, which is a professional service practice designs, implements and accelerates the operational transformation that realizes tomorrow's results today. The company serves various industries including manufacturing, natural resources, consumer packaged goods, transportation, automotive, building materials and heavy industry. It also provides market-specific local customization for Financial Services and Healthcare sectors. The company provides its services in the Americas, Europe among other regions, and generates a vast majority of its revenue from Europe.