Marks Electrical GroupLSE:MRK 54 Net Margin % is 0.08% as of Mar. 2026, which is 97% below its 10-year median of 3.03. GuruFocus rates LSE:MRK with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.57 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,128 Retail - Cyclical companies, Marks Electrical Group ranks worse than 73.32% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Marks Electrical Group's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:MRK'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.23 Med: 3.03 Max: 10.17
Current: -0.39
LSE:MRK's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 73.32% of 1128
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.33
vs LSE:MRK: -0.39
Marks Electrical Group (LSE:MRK) 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.
Marks Electrical Group Net Margin % Related Terms
Marks Electrical Group Net Margin % Historical Data
* 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:MRK vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Marks Electrical 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.
Marks Electrical Group Net Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Marks Electrical Group's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Marks Electrical Group'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.
Marks Electrical Group (LSE:MRK) has a Net Margin % of 0.08% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Marks Electrical Group and its competitors. This is 97% below median its historical median of 3.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Marks Electrical Group ranks #827 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 73.3%.
Is Marks Electrical Group's Net Margin % too high?
Marks Electrical Group's current Net Margin % of 0.08% is 97% below median its 10-year median of 3.03. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Net Margin % is 2.33. Marks Electrical Group's value of 0.08% is 96.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Marks Electrical Group ranks #827 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Marks Electrical Group has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Marks Electrical Group's Net Margin % compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Marks Electrical Group ranks #827 out of 1128 companies for Net Margin %. This places Marks Electrical Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.33. Marks Electrical Group's value of 0.08% is 96.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.03 vs. the industry median of 2.33, Marks Electrical Group 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Net Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.33, based on 1,128 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. Marks Electrical Group's current Net Margin % of 0.08% is 96.6% 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 Marks Electrical Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Marks Electrical Group's current Net Margin % is 0.08%, which is 97% below median its own 10-year median of 3.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Marks Electrical Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marks Electrical Group (LSE:MRK) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.57, compared to a current price of £0.46 — trading 20.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 0.08%, which is 97% below median its 10-year median of 3.03 and 96.6% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 2.33. Marks Electrical Group's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 5 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 Marks Electrical Group (LSE:MRK), the current Net Margin % is 0.08% 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 Marks Electrical Group (LSE:MRK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marks Electrical Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.46 is trading 20.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.57.
GuruFocus considers Marks Electrical Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:MRK:
Net Margin %: 0.08% (97% below median its 10-year median of 3.03)
GF Value™: £0.57 vs. price of £0.46 (20.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 96.6% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#827 of 1128)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:MRK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Marks Electrical Group PLC sells, delivers, installs, and recycles a wide range of household electrical products. The company offers product categories, which include Cooking, Refrigeration, Washers & Dryers, Dishwashers and Audio-Visual. These products are sourced from UK distributors of the brands, with whom the group maintains direct relationships.
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