The historical rank and industry rank for Longhom Publishers's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NAI:LKL'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -53.23 Med: -2.54 Max: 11.57
Current: -13.54
NAI:LKL's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 75.22% of 1017
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.2
vs NAI:LKL: -13.54
Longhom Publishers (NAI:LKL) 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.
Longhom Publishers Net Margin % Related Terms
Longhom Publishers Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Longhom Publishers'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 Publishing subindustry, Longhom Publishers'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.
Longhom Publishers Net Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Longhom Publishers's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Longhom Publishers'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.
Longhom Publishers (NAI:LKL) has a Net Margin % of -2.10% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Longhom Publishers and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Longhom Publishers ranks #765 out of 1017 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 75.2%.
Is Longhom Publishers' Net Margin % too high?
Longhom Publishers' current Net Margin % is -2.10%. Based on the distribution chart, Longhom Publishers ranks #765 out of 1017 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Longhom Publishers has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Longhom Publishers' Net Margin % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Longhom Publishers ranks #765 out of 1017 companies for Net Margin %. This places Longhom Publishers in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 1.20. 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Net Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 1.20, based on 1,017 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 Longhom Publishers and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Net Margin % is 1.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Longhom Publishers's current Net Margin % is -2.10%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Longhom Publishers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Longhom Publishers (NAI:LKL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KES1.83, compared to a current price of KES2.86 — trading 56.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is -2.10%. Longhom Publishers' overall GF Score™ is 49/100 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 Longhom Publishers (NAI:LKL), the current Net Margin % is -2.10% 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 Longhom Publishers (NAI:LKL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Longhom Publishers stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of KES2.86 is trading 56.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES1.83.
GuruFocus considers Longhom Publishers to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NAI:LKL:
Net Margin %: -2.10%
GF Value™: KES1.83 vs. price of KES2.86 (56.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NAI:LKL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Longhom Publishers PLC provides learning materials and solutions in the East and Central Africa region. The principal activity of the company is publishing and selling of high-quality educational and general books. The business of the company operates through four geographical segments: Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Rwanda. The product line of the company consists of books for primary and secondary classes. The Kenya region generates a majority of revenue for the company.
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