Slingsby (H C) (LSE:SLNG) Net Margin %: -0.89% (As of Jun. 2025)

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LSE:SLNG Slingsby (H C) PLC LSE:SLNG
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What is Slingsby (H C) Net Margin %?

Slingsby (H C) LSE:SLNG -25.00% 37 Net Margin % is -0.89% as of Jun. 2025. GuruFocus rates LSE:SLNG with a GF Score™ of 37/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.39. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Slingsby (H C)'s Net Income for the six months ended in Jun. 2025 was £-0.09 Mil. Slingsby (H C)'s Revenue for the six months ended in Jun. 2025 was £10.48 Mil. Therefore, Slingsby (H C)'s net margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was -0.89%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Slingsby (H C)'s Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:SLNG' s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.49   Med: -0.77   Max: 11.93
Current: -2.16

LSE:SLNG's Net Margin % is not ranked
in the Industrial Distribution industry.
Industry Median: 3.005 vs LSE:SLNG: -2.16

Slingsby (H C)  (LSE:SLNG) 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.

Slingsby (H C) Net Margin % Related Terms

Slingsby (H C) Net Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Slingsby (H C)'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.

Slingsby (H C) Net Margin % Chart

Slingsby (H C) Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Net Margin %
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Slingsby (H C) Semi-Annual Data
Dec15 Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25
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LSE:SLNG vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Net Margin % Comparison

For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Slingsby (H C)'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.

Slingsby (H C) Net Margin % vs Industrial Distribution Industry

For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Slingsby (H C)'s Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Slingsby (H C)'s Net Margin % falls into.


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Slingsby (H C) Net Margin % Calculation

Net margin - also known as net profit margin is the ratio of Net Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Slingsby (H C)'s Net Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as

Net Margin=Net Income (A: Dec. 2024 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2024 )
=-0.601/20.773
=-2.89 %

Slingsby (H C)'s Net Margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Net Margin=Net Income (Q: Jun. 2025 )/Revenue (Q: Jun. 2025 )
=-0.093/10.48
=-0.89 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Net Margin % →
What does a Net Margin % of -0.89% mean?
Slingsby (H C) (LSE:SLNG) has a Net Margin % of -0.89% as of Jun. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Slingsby (H C) and its competitors.
Is Slingsby (H C)'s Net Margin % too high?
Slingsby (H C)'s current Net Margin % is -0.89%. Overall, Slingsby (H C) has a GF Score™ of 37/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Slingsby (H C)'s Net Margin % compare to GWW and FAST?
Slingsby (H C)'s Net Margin % of -0.89% can be compared against companies in the Industrial Distribution industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.01. 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Net Margin % among Industrial Distribution companies is 3.01, based on 158 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. 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 Slingsby (H C) and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Slingsby (H C)'s current Net Margin % is -0.89%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Slingsby (H C) stock overvalued right now?
Slingsby (H C) (LSE:SLNG) has a current Net Margin % of -0.89%. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.39, compared to a current price of £0.45 — trading 81.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is -0.89%. Slingsby (H C)'s overall GF Score™ is 37/100 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 Slingsby (H C) (LSE:SLNG), the current Net Margin % is -0.89% as of Jun. 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 Slingsby (H C) (LSE:SLNG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Slingsby (H C) stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £0.45 is trading 81.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.39.

Key valuation signals for LSE:SLNG:

  • Net Margin %: -0.89%
  • GF Value™: £2.39 vs. price of £0.45 (81.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 37/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:SLNG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Slingsby (H C) Business Description

Address Otley Road, Baildon, Shipley, West Yorks, GBR, BD17 7LW
Slingsby (H C) PLC is engaged in merchanting and distribution of a diversified range of industrial and commercial equipment consisting of incidental purchasing supplies. The range spanning approximately 45,000 products include the following sectors: handling and lifting, wheels and castors, ladders and steps, storage and shelving, office, safety and security, workwear, cleaning and hygiene, mailroom and packaging, workshop and maintenance, waste and recycling, premises, cloakroom, signs and labels, and flooring and matting. The group only has one business segment, which is its principal activity, being the merchanting and distribution of industrial and commercial equipment.
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