Science GroupLSE:SAG 83 Net Margin % is 15.79% as of Dec. 2025, which is 72% above its 10-year median of 9.19. GuruFocus rates LSE:SAG with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of £4.62 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,074 Business Services companies, Science Group ranks better than 95.9% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Science Group's Net Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was £8.6 Mil. Science Group's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was £54.5 Mil. Therefore, Science Group's net margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 15.79%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Science Group's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:SAG'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.92 Med: 9.19 Max: 29.8
Current: 29.8
LSE:SAG's Net Margin % is ranked better than 95.9% of 1074
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.83
vs LSE:SAG: 29.80
Science Group (LSE:SAG) 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.
Science Group Net Margin % Related Terms
Science Group Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Science 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:SAG vs VRSK, EFX, BAH: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Consulting Services subindustry, Science 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.
Science Group Net Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Science Group's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Science 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.
Science Group (LSE:SAG) has a Net Margin % of 15.79% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Science Group and its competitors. This is 72% above median its historical median of 9.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Science Group ranks #44 out of 1074 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 4.1%.
Is Science Group's Net Margin % too high?
Science Group's current Net Margin % of 15.79% is 72% above median its 10-year median of 9.19. The Business Services industry median Net Margin % is 3.83. Science Group's value of 15.79% is 312.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Science Group ranks #44 out of 1074 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Science Group has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Science Group's Net Margin % compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Science Group ranks #44 out of 1074 companies for Net Margin %. This places Science Group in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.83. Science Group's value of 15.79% is 312.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.19 vs. the industry median of 3.83, Science Group has consistently been above 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. Science Group's current Net Margin % of 15.79% is 312.3% above 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 Science 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. Science Group's current Net Margin % is 15.79%, which is 72% above median its own 10-year median of 9.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Science Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Science Group (LSE:SAG) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £4.62, compared to a current price of £5.85 — trading 26.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 15.79%, which is 72% above median its 10-year median of 9.19 and 312.3% above the Business Services industry median of 3.83. Science Group's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 4 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 Science Group (LSE:SAG), the current Net Margin % is 15.79% 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 Science Group (LSE:SAG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Science Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £5.85 is trading 26.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of £4.62.
GuruFocus considers Science Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:SAG:
Net Margin %: 15.79% (72% above median its 10-year median of 9.19)
GF Value™: £4.62 vs. price of £5.85 (26.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 312.3% above the Business Services median (#44 of 1074)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:SAG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Science Group PLC provides outsourced science and technology-based consultancy, advisory, and product development services to a wide range of industries and markets. It operates in the Services segment, which comprises five consultancy Practises under the Sagentia brand: Medical, Innovation Regulatory, Defence, and Aviation. The Systems segments comprise two businesses: Critical Maritime Systems & Support (CMS2), which designs, manufactures and supports submarine atmosphere systems for the defence sector; and Frontier Smart Technologies Limited (Frontier), which designs and supplies radio and audio semi-conductors/modules. Its geographical segments are the UK, Other European Countries, North America, Asia, and Other, of which the majority of its revenue comes from the United Kingdom.
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