RTC GroupLSE:RTC 61 Net Margin % is 1.96% as of Dec. 2025, which is 39% above its 10-year median of 1.41. GuruFocus rates LSE:RTC with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.83 (Modestly Overvalued). Among 1,074 Business Services companies, RTC Group ranks worse than 62.94% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. RTC Group's Net Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.93 Mil. RTC Group's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was £47.27 Mil. Therefore, RTC Group's net margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.96%.
The historical rank and industry rank for RTC Group's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:RTC'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.49 Med: 1.41 Max: 1.94
Current: 1.9
LSE:RTC's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 62.94% of 1074
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.83
vs LSE:RTC: 1.90
RTC Group (LSE:RTC) 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.
RTC Group Net Margin % Related Terms
RTC Group Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for RTC 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.
LSE:RTC vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, RTC 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.
RTC Group Net Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, RTC Group's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where RTC 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.
RTC Group (LSE:RTC) has a Net Margin % of 1.96% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on RTC Group and its competitors. This is 39% above median its historical median of 1.41. According to the industry distribution chart, RTC Group ranks #676 out of 1074 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 62.9%.
Is RTC Group's Net Margin % too high?
RTC Group's current Net Margin % of 1.96% is 39% above median its 10-year median of 1.41. The Business Services industry median Net Margin % is 3.83. RTC Group's value of 1.96% is 48.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, RTC Group ranks #676 out of 1074 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, RTC Group has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RTC Group's Net Margin % compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, RTC Group ranks #676 out of 1074 companies for Net Margin %. This places RTC Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.83. RTC Group's value of 1.96% is 48.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.41 vs. the industry median of 3.83, RTC 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 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. RTC Group's current Net Margin % of 1.96% is 48.8% 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 RTC 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. RTC Group's current Net Margin % is 1.96%, which is 39% above median its own 10-year median of 1.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is RTC Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RTC Group (LSE:RTC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.83, compared to a current price of £1.01 — trading 21.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 1.96%, which is 39% above median its 10-year median of 1.41 and 48.8% below the Business Services industry median of 3.83. RTC Group's overall GF Score™ is 61/100. 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 RTC Group (LSE:RTC), the current Net Margin % is 1.96% 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 RTC Group (LSE:RTC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RTC Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £1.01 is trading 21.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.83.
GuruFocus considers RTC Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:RTC:
Net Margin %: 1.96% (39% above median its 10-year median of 1.41)
GF Value™: £0.83 vs. price of £1.01 (21.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 48.8% below the Business Services median (#676 of 1074)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:RTC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
RTC Group PLC is a holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it is engaged in the provision of engineering and technical recruitment services that provide temporary and permanent labor to a broad range of industries and customers in both domestic and international markets. It focuses on white and blue-collar recruitment, providing temporary, permanent, and contingent staff to a range of industries and clients in both domestic and international markets. The Group's operating segments include UK Recruitment, UK Central Services, and International Recruitment. The majority of its revenues are generated from the UK Recruitment segment. Geographically, the group derives maximum revenue from the United Kingdom, and the rest from the United States and the Middle East.
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