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QuessNSE:QUESS +0.14%75 Net Margin % is 1.96% as of Jun. 2026, which is 22% above its 10-year median of 1.61. GuruFocus rates NSE:QUESS with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹276.75 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,071 Business Services companies, Quess ranks worse than 65.73% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Quess's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹819 Mil. Quess's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹41,817 Mil. Therefore, Quess's net margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.96%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Quess's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:QUESS'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.93 Med: 1.61 Max: 5.04
Current: 1.6
NSE:QUESS's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 65.73% of 1071
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.89
vs NSE:QUESS: 1.60
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.
Quess Net Margin % Related Terms
Quess Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Quess'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.
NSE:QUESS vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Quess'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.
Quess Net Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Quess's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Quess'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.
Quess (NSE:QUESS) has a Net Margin % of 1.96% as of Jun. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Quess and its competitors. This is 22% above median its historical median of 1.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Quess ranks #704 out of 1071 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 65.7%.
Is Quess' Net Margin % too high?
Quess' current Net Margin % of 1.96% is 22% above median its 10-year median of 1.61. The Business Services industry median Net Margin % is 3.89. Quess' value of 1.96% is 49.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Quess ranks #704 out of 1071 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Quess has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Quess' Net Margin % compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Quess ranks #704 out of 1071 companies for Net Margin %. This places Quess in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.89. Quess' value of 1.96% is 49.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.61 vs. the industry median of 3.89, Quess has consistently been below 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 Business Services company?
The median Net Margin % among Business Services companies is 3.89, based on 1,071 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. Quess's current Net Margin % of 1.96% is 49.6% below 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 Quess and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Quess's current Net Margin % is 1.96%, which is 22% above median its own 10-year median of 1.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Quess stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Quess (NSE:QUESS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹276.75, compared to a current price of ₹324.20 — trading 17.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 1.96%, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 1.61 and 49.6% below the Business Services industry median of 3.89. Quess' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Quess (NSE:QUESS), the current Net Margin % is 1.96% as of Jun. 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 Quess (NSE:QUESS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Quess stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹324.20 is trading 17.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹276.75.
GuruFocus considers Quess to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:QUESS:
Net Margin %: 1.96% (22% above median its 10-year median of 1.61)
GF Value™: ₹276.75 vs. price of ₹324.20 (17.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 49.6% below the Business Services median (#704 of 1071)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:QUESS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Quess Corp Ltd is engaged in the business of providing services in General Staffing, Professional Staffing, Overseas business, and Digital platform business based in India. The company's operating segment includes General Staffing; Professional Staffing. Overseas Staffing and Digital Platforms. It generates maximum revenue from the General Staffing segment that provides end-to-end workforce solutions for industries such as BFSI, retail, manufacturing, telecom, logistics, and construction. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from India.
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