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Walsin LihwaLUX:WLSRS 71 Net Margin % is 8.73% as of Mar. 2026, which is 146% above its 10-year median of 3.55. GuruFocus rates LUX:WLSRS with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.37. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 612 Steel companies, Walsin Lihwa ranks better than 62.58% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Walsin Lihwa's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $112 Mil. Walsin Lihwa's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,289 Mil. Therefore, Walsin Lihwa's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.73%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Walsin Lihwa's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LUX:WLSRS'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.55 Med: 3.55 Max: 10.73
Current: 3.57
LUX:WLSRS's Net Margin % is ranked better than 62.58% of 612
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 1.94
vs LUX:WLSRS: 3.57
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.
Walsin Lihwa Net Margin % Related Terms
Walsin Lihwa Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Walsin Lihwa'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.
LUX:WLSRS vs NUE, STLD, RS: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Walsin Lihwa'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.
Walsin Lihwa Net Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Walsin Lihwa's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Walsin Lihwa'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.
Walsin Lihwa (LUX:WLSRS) has a Net Margin % of 8.73% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Walsin Lihwa and its competitors. This is 146% above median its historical median of 3.55. Over the past decade, Walsin Lihwa's Net Margin % has ranged from 1.55 to 10.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Walsin Lihwa ranks #229 out of 612 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 37.4%.
Is Walsin Lihwa's Net Margin % too high?
Walsin Lihwa's current Net Margin % of 8.73% is 146% above median its 10-year median of 3.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.55 to a high of 10.73. The Steel industry median Net Margin % is 1.94. Walsin Lihwa's value of 8.73% is 350% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Walsin Lihwa ranks #229 out of 612 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Walsin Lihwa has a GF Score™ of 71/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Walsin Lihwa's Net Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Walsin Lihwa ranks #229 out of 612 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Walsin Lihwa in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 1.94. Walsin Lihwa's value of 8.73% is 350% above this benchmark. Historically, Walsin Lihwa's own Net Margin % has ranged from 1.55 to 10.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.55 vs. the industry median of 1.94, Walsin Lihwa 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 Steel company?
The median Net Margin % among Steel companies is 1.94, based on 612 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. Walsin Lihwa's current Net Margin % of 8.73% is 350% 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 Walsin Lihwa and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Net Margin % is 1.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Walsin Lihwa's current Net Margin % is 8.73%, which is 146% above median its own 10-year median of 3.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Walsin Lihwa stock overvalued right now?
Walsin Lihwa (LUX:WLSRS) has a current Net Margin % of 8.73%. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.37, compared to a current price of $11.00 — trading 17.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 8.73%, which is 146% above median its 10-year median of 3.55 and 350% above the Steel industry median of 1.94. Walsin Lihwa's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 9 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 Walsin Lihwa (LUX:WLSRS), the current Net Margin % is 8.73% as of Mar. 2026. 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 Walsin Lihwa (LUX:WLSRS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Walsin Lihwa stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $11.00 is trading 17.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.37.
Key valuation signals for LUX:WLSRS:
Net Margin %: 8.73% (146% above median its 10-year median of 3.55)
GF Value™: $9.37 vs. price of $11.00 (17.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 350% above the Steel median (#229 of 612)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LUX:WLSRS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Walsin Lihwa Corp is a producer of cables, steel, and wires. The company made various investments in construction, electronics, material science, real estate, etc. The company's segments are wires and cables; stainless stee;, resource business, and Administration and Investing. It derives maximum revenue from Stainless steel segment. The Stainless steel segment's main products include smelting, rolled stainless steel, carbon steel and precision alloy wire which are sold to industries involving construction components, crankshaft, machine tools, plumbing, heat exchanger, drainage, petrochemical and construction. Geographically, the company operates in USA, Asia, Europe, and other regions, of which Asia generates maximum revenue.
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