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Hili PropertiesMAL:HLI 58 Net Margin % is 54.92% as of Dec. 2025, which is 39% above its 10-year median of 39.48. GuruFocus rates MAL:HLI with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.26 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,757 Real Estate companies, Hili Properties ranks better than 80.88% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hili Properties's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MAL:HLI'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 27.59 Med: 39.48 Max: 60
Current: 39.48
MAL:HLI's Net Margin % is ranked better than 80.88% of 1757
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 8.22
vs MAL:HLI: 39.48
Hili Properties (MAL:HLI) 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.
Hili Properties Net Margin % Related Terms
Hili Properties Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hili Properties'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.
MAL:HLI vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Hili Properties'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.
Hili Properties Net Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Hili Properties's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hili Properties'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.
Hili Properties (MAL:HLI) has a Net Margin % of 54.92% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Hili Properties and its competitors. This is 39% above median its historical median of 39.48. Over the past decade, Hili Properties' Net Margin % has ranged from 27.59 to 60.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Hili Properties ranks #336 out of 1757 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 19.1%.
Is Hili Properties' Net Margin % too high?
Hili Properties' current Net Margin % of 54.92% is 39% above median its 10-year median of 39.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 27.59 to a high of 60.00. The Real Estate industry median Net Margin % is 8.22. Hili Properties' value of 54.92% is 568.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hili Properties ranks #336 out of 1757 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hili Properties has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hili Properties' Net Margin % compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Hili Properties ranks #336 out of 1757 companies for Net Margin %. This places Hili Properties in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 8.22. Hili Properties' value of 54.92% is 568.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Hili Properties' own Net Margin % has ranged from 27.59 to 60.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 39.48 vs. the industry median of 8.22, Hili Properties 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 Real Estate company?
The median Net Margin % among Real Estate companies is 8.22, based on 1,757 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. Hili Properties's current Net Margin % of 54.92% is 568.1% 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 Hili Properties and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Net Margin % is 8.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hili Properties's current Net Margin % is 54.92%, which is 39% above median its own 10-year median of 39.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hili Properties stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hili Properties (MAL:HLI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.26, compared to a current price of €0.27 — trading 3.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 54.92%, which is 39% above median its 10-year median of 39.48 and 568.1% above the Real Estate industry median of 8.22. Hili Properties' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Hili Properties (MAL:HLI), the current Net Margin % is 54.92% 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 Hili Properties (MAL:HLI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hili Properties stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.27 is trading 3.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.26.
GuruFocus considers Hili Properties to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MAL:HLI:
Net Margin %: 54.92% (39% above median its 10-year median of 39.48)
GF Value™: €0.26 vs. price of €0.27 (3.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 568.1% above the Real Estate median (#336 of 1757)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MAL:HLI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hili Properties PLC owns, leases, and manages commercial real estate for lease in several European countries, including Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, and Romania. Its portfolio comprises business blocks and office space, grocery-anchored shopping centers, healthcare facilities, and property housing McDonald's restaurants in key commercial districts. It is organized into five main business segments that includes Malta, Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania and Romania.
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