Lewis GroupLWSGF 95 Net Margin % is 9.75% as of Mar. 2026, which is 64% above its 10-year median of 5.95. GuruFocus rates LWSGF with a GF Score™ of 95/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,128 Retail - Cyclical companies, Lewis Group ranks better than 80.76% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Lewis Group's Net Income for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $31.87 Mil. Lewis Group's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $326.85 Mil. Therefore, Lewis Group's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.75%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lewis Group's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LWSGF'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.83 Med: 5.95 Max: 8.27
Current: 8.27
LWSGF's Net Margin % is ranked better than 80.76% of 1128
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.33
vs LWSGF: 8.27
Lewis Group (OTCPK:LWSGF) 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.
Lewis Group Net Margin % Related Terms
Lewis Group Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lewis 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.
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Lewis 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.
Lewis Group Net Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Lewis Group's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lewis 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.
Lewis Group (LWSGF) has a Net Margin % of 9.75% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Lewis Group and its competitors. This is 64% above median its historical median of 5.95. Over the past decade, Lewis Group's Net Margin % has ranged from 2.83 to 8.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Lewis Group ranks #217 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 19.2%.
Is Lewis Group's Net Margin % too high?
Lewis Group's current Net Margin % of 9.75% is 64% above median its 10-year median of 5.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.83 to a high of 8.27. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Net Margin % is 2.33. Lewis Group's value of 9.75% is 318.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lewis Group ranks #217 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lewis Group has a GF Score™ of 95/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lewis Group's Net Margin % compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Lewis Group ranks #217 out of 1128 companies for Net Margin %. This places Lewis Group in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.33. Lewis Group's value of 9.75% is 318.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Lewis Group's own Net Margin % has ranged from 2.83 to 8.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.95 vs. the industry median of 2.33, Lewis 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Net Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.33, based on 1,128 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. Lewis Group's current Net Margin % of 9.75% is 318.5% 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 Lewis Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lewis Group's current Net Margin % is 9.75%, which is 64% above median its own 10-year median of 5.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lewis Group stock overvalued right now?
Lewis Group (LWSGF) has a current Net Margin % of 9.75%. The current Net Margin % is 9.75%, which is 64% above median its 10-year median of 5.95 and 318.5% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 2.33. Lewis Group's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 3 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 Lewis Group (LWSGF), the current Net Margin % is 9.75% 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.
Lewis Group Ltd is a South Africa-based retailer of household furniture and electrical appliances through its three trading brands, Lewis, Beares, and Best Home and Electric. Lewis sells a range of household furniture, electrical appliances, and home electronics to customers in the LSM 4 to 7 categories. Best Home and Electric is a retailer of electrical appliances, sound and vision equipment, and furniture, targeting LSM four to seven customers. Its operating segments are Traditional retail and Cash retail. The company generates majority of the revenue from Traditional retail segment. Beares is a retailer of upmarket furniture, electrical appliances, and home electronics to customers in the LSM 6 to 9 categories.
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