Norman BroadbentLSE:NBB 74 Net Margin % is 1.57% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates LSE:NBB with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.74 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,074 Business Services companies, Norman Broadbent ranks better than 51.3% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Norman Broadbent's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:NBB'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -23.65 Med: -4.01 Max: 4.1
Current: 4.1
LSE:NBB's Net Margin % is ranked better than 51.3% of 1074
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.83
vs LSE:NBB: 4.10
Norman Broadbent (LSE:NBB) 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.
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Norman Broadbent Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Norman Broadbent'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:NBB vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Norman Broadbent'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.
Norman Broadbent Net Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Norman Broadbent's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Norman Broadbent'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.
Norman Broadbent (LSE:NBB) has a Net Margin % of 1.57% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Norman Broadbent and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Norman Broadbent ranks #523 out of 1074 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 48.7%.
Is Norman Broadbent's Net Margin % too high?
Norman Broadbent's current Net Margin % is 1.57%. The Business Services industry median Net Margin % is 3.83. Norman Broadbent's value of 1.57% is 59% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Norman Broadbent ranks #523 out of 1074 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Norman Broadbent has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Norman Broadbent's Net Margin % compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Norman Broadbent ranks #523 out of 1074 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Norman Broadbent in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.83. Norman Broadbent's value of 1.57% is 59% 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 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. Norman Broadbent's current Net Margin % of 1.57% is 59% 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 Norman Broadbent 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. Norman Broadbent's current Net Margin % is 1.57%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Norman Broadbent stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Norman Broadbent (LSE:NBB) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.74, compared to a current price of £1.75 — trading 36.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 1.57% and 59% below the Business Services industry median of 3.83. Norman Broadbent's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Norman Broadbent (LSE:NBB), the current Net Margin % is 1.57% 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 Norman Broadbent (LSE:NBB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Norman Broadbent stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £1.75 is trading 36.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.74.
GuruFocus considers Norman Broadbent to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LSE:NBB:
Net Margin %: 1.57%
GF Value™: £2.74 vs. price of £1.75 (36.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 59% below the Business Services median (#523 of 1074)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:NBB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Norman Broadbent PLC is a UK-based company engaged in providing talent acquisition and advisory services. The company offers Executive Search, Senior Interim Management, Research and Insight, Leadership Consulting and Assessment, and executive-level Recruitment Solutions. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the United Kingdom.
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