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Michael PageLSE:PAGE -1.04%61 Net Margin % is 1.11% as of Dec. 2025, which is 82% below its 10-year median of 6.05. GuruFocus rates LSE:PAGE with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of £3.14 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,071 Business Services companies, Michael Page ranks worse than 71.15% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Michael Page's Net Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was £9 Mil. Michael Page's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was £798 Mil. Therefore, Michael Page's net margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.11%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Michael Page's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:PAGE'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.44 Med: 6.05 Max: 7.2
Current: 0.57
LSE:PAGE's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 71.15% of 1071
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.82
vs LSE:PAGE: 0.57
Michael Page (LSE:PAGE) 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.
Michael Page Net Margin % Related Terms
Michael Page Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Michael Page'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:PAGE vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Michael Page'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.
Michael Page Net Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Michael Page's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Michael Page'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.
Michael Page (LSE:PAGE) has a Net Margin % of 1.11% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Michael Page and its competitors. This is 82% below median its historical median of 6.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Michael Page ranks #762 out of 1071 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 71.1%.
Is Michael Page's Net Margin % too high?
Michael Page's current Net Margin % of 1.11% is 82% below median its 10-year median of 6.05. The Business Services industry median Net Margin % is 3.82. Michael Page's value of 1.11% is 70.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Michael Page ranks #762 out of 1071 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Michael Page has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Michael Page's Net Margin % compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Michael Page ranks #762 out of 1071 companies for Net Margin %. This places Michael Page in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.82. Michael Page's value of 1.11% is 70.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.05 vs. the industry median of 3.82, Michael Page 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 Business Services company?
The median Net Margin % among Business Services companies is 3.82, based on 1,071 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. Michael Page's current Net Margin % of 1.11% is 70.9% 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 Michael Page and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Michael Page's current Net Margin % is 1.11%, which is 82% below median its own 10-year median of 6.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Michael Page stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Michael Page (LSE:PAGE) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £3.14, compared to a current price of £1.81 — trading 42.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 1.11%, which is 82% below median its 10-year median of 6.05 and 70.9% below the Business Services industry median of 3.82. Michael Page's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Michael Page (LSE:PAGE), the current Net Margin % is 1.11% 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 Michael Page (LSE:PAGE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Michael Page stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £1.81 is trading 42.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of £3.14.
GuruFocus considers Michael Page to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:PAGE:
Net Margin %: 1.11% (82% below median its 10-year median of 6.05)
GF Value™: £3.14 vs. price of £1.81 (42.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 70.9% below the Business Services median (#762 of 1071)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:PAGE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PageGroup PLC is engaged in providing recruitment consulting. The company is divided into three key brands: Page Executive, which provides management solutions for organizations regarding leadership talent; Michael Page, which provides recruits on a permanent, temporary, contract, and interim basis; and Page Personnel, which provides recruiting services at technical, administrative, clerical, and junior management levels. It derives the majority of its revenue from the EMEA region, followed by the United Kingdom. It also has its presence in the Asia Pacific and the Americas.
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