The historical rank and industry rank for Five-Star Business Finance's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:FIVESTAR'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 34.6 Med: 36.78 Max: 41.06
Current: 34.6
NSE:FIVESTAR's Net Margin % is ranked better than 77.15% of 534
companies
in the Credit Services industry
Industry Median: 14.52
vs NSE:FIVESTAR: 34.60
Five-Star Business Finance (NSE:FIVESTAR) 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.
Five-Star Business Finance Net Margin % Related Terms
Five-Star Business Finance Net Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
NSE:FIVESTAR vs V, MA, AXP: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Credit Services subindustry, Five-Star Business Finance'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.
Five-Star Business Finance Net Margin % vs Credit Services Industry
For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, Five-Star Business Finance's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Five-Star Business Finance'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.
Five-Star Business Finance (NSE:FIVESTAR) has a Net Margin % of 33.26% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Five-Star Business Finance and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 36.78. Over the past decade, Five-Star Business Finance's Net Margin % has ranged from 34.60 to 41.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Five-Star Business Finance ranks #122 out of 534 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 22.8%.
Is Five-Star Business Finance's Net Margin % too high?
Five-Star Business Finance's current Net Margin % of 33.26% is 10% below median its 10-year median of 36.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 34.60 to a high of 41.06. The Credit Services industry median Net Margin % is 14.52. Five-Star Business Finance's value of 33.26% is 129.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Five-Star Business Finance ranks #122 out of 534 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Five-Star Business Finance has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Five-Star Business Finance's Net Margin % compare to V and MA?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, Five-Star Business Finance ranks #122 out of 534 companies for Net Margin %. This places Five-Star Business Finance in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 14.52. Five-Star Business Finance's value of 33.26% is 129.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Five-Star Business Finance's own Net Margin % has ranged from 34.60 to 41.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 36.78 vs. the industry median of 14.52, Five-Star Business Finance 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 Credit Services company?
The median Net Margin % among Credit Services companies is 14.52, based on 534 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. Five-Star Business Finance's current Net Margin % of 33.26% is 129.1% 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 Five-Star Business Finance and its competitors. For the Credit Services industry, the median Net Margin % is 14.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Five-Star Business Finance's current Net Margin % is 33.26%, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 36.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Five-Star Business Finance stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Five-Star Business Finance (NSE:FIVESTAR) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹980.09, compared to a current price of ₹497.00 — trading 49.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 33.26%, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 36.78 and 129.1% above the Credit Services industry median of 14.52. Five-Star Business Finance's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 4 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 Five-Star Business Finance (NSE:FIVESTAR), the current Net Margin % is 33.26% 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 Five-Star Business Finance (NSE:FIVESTAR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Five-Star Business Finance stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹497.00 is trading 49.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹980.09.
GuruFocus considers Five-Star Business Finance to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NSE:FIVESTAR:
Net Margin %: 33.26% (10% below median its 10-year median of 36.78)
GF Value™: ₹980.09 vs. price of ₹497.00 (49.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 129.1% above the Credit Services median (#122 of 534)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:FIVESTAR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Five-Star Business Finance Ltd provides secured loans to micro-entrepreneurs and self-employed individuals for business purposes, as well as for asset creation such as home renovation or improvement, or meeting expenses for economic events such as marriage, healthcare, and education.
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