Cynotech Holdings Limited (NZSE:CYTHA.PFD) Net Margin %: -28.69% (As of Mar. 2013)


What is Cynotech Holdings Limited Net Margin %?

Cynotech Holdings Limited NZSE:CYTHA.PFD Net Margin % is -28.69% as of Mar. 2013.

Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Cynotech Holdings Limited's Net Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2013 was NZ$-0.53 Mil. Cynotech Holdings Limited's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2013 was NZ$1.85 Mil. Therefore, Cynotech Holdings Limited's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2013 was -28.69%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Cynotech Holdings Limited's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

NZSE:CYTHA.PFD' s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -85.04   Med: 0   Max: 0
Current: -85.04

NZSE:CYTHA.PFD's Net Margin % is not ranked
in the Conglomerates industry.
Industry Median: 4.09 vs NZSE:CYTHA.PFD: -85.04

Cynotech Holdings Limited  (NZSE:CYTHA.PFD) 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.

Cynotech Holdings Limited Net Margin % Related Terms

Cynotech Holdings Limited Net Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cynotech Holdings Limited'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.

Cynotech Holdings Limited Net Margin % Chart

Cynotech Holdings Limited Annual Data
Trend Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Mar11 Mar12 Mar13
Net Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 107.80 -149.20 567.00 641.38 -85.04

Cynotech Holdings Limited Semi-Annual Data
Jun07 Dec07 Jun08 Dec08 Jun09 Dec09 Sep10 Mar11 Sep11 Mar12 Sep12 Mar13
Net Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1,183.97 365.03 764.49 332.80 -28.69

NZSE:CYTHA.PFD vs VCAN, ADAC, HPIL: Net Margin % Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Cynotech Holdings Limited'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.

Cynotech Holdings Limited Net Margin % vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Cynotech Holdings Limited's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cynotech Holdings Limited's Net Margin % falls into.


Cynotech Holdings Limited Net Margin % Calculation

Net margin - also known as net profit margin is the ratio of Net Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Cynotech Holdings Limited's Net Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2013 is calculated as

Net Margin=Net Income (A: Mar. 2013 )/Revenue (A: Mar. 2013 )
=-1.364/1.604
=-85.04 %

Cynotech Holdings Limited's Net Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2013 is calculated as

Net Margin=Net Income (Q: Mar. 2013 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2013 )
=-0.532/1.854
=-28.69 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Net Margin % →
What does a Net Margin % of -28.69% mean?
Cynotech Holdings Limited (NZSE:CYTHA.PFD) has a Net Margin % of -28.69% as of Mar. 2013. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Cynotech Holdings Limited and its competitors.
Is Cynotech Holdings Limited's Net Margin % too high?
Cynotech Holdings Limited's current Net Margin % is -28.69%.
How does Cynotech Holdings Limited's Net Margin % compare to VCAN and ADAC?
Cynotech Holdings Limited's Net Margin % of -28.69% can be compared against companies in the Conglomerates industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.09. 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Net Margin % among Conglomerates companies is 4.09, based on 549 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 Cynotech Holdings Limited and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cynotech Holdings Limited's current Net Margin % is -28.69%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cynotech Holdings Limited stock overvalued right now?
Cynotech Holdings Limited (NZSE:CYTHA.PFD) has a current Net Margin % of -28.69%. The current Net Margin % is -28.69%. 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 Cynotech Holdings Limited (NZSE:CYTHA.PFD), the current Net Margin % is -28.69% as of Mar. 2013. 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.

Cynotech Holdings Limited Business Description

Cynotech Holdings Limited (CYT-NZ) incorporates the following: Food manufacturing, Satellite Phone operations and a Finance Group.