Warehouse Group (The)NZSE:WHS +0.86%68 Net Margin % is 0.98% as of Jan. 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 1.14. GuruFocus rates NZSE:WHS with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of NZ$1.08 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,128 Retail - Cyclical companies, Warehouse Group (The) ranks worse than 71.45% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Warehouse Group (The)'s Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NZSE:WHS'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.78 Med: 1.14 Max: 3.45
Current: 0.04
NZSE:WHS's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 71.45% of 1128
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.33
vs NZSE:WHS: 0.04
Warehouse Group (The) (NZSE:WHS) 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.
Warehouse Group (The) Net Margin % Related Terms
Warehouse Group (The) Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Warehouse Group (The)'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 Department Stores subindustry, Warehouse Group (The)'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.
Warehouse Group (The) Net Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Warehouse Group (The)'s Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Warehouse Group (The)'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.
Warehouse Group (The) (NZSE:WHS) has a Net Margin % of 0.98% as of Jan. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Warehouse Group (The) and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 1.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Warehouse Group (The) ranks #806 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 71.5%.
Is Warehouse Group (The)'s Net Margin % too high?
Warehouse Group (The)'s current Net Margin % of 0.98% is 14% below median its 10-year median of 1.14. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Net Margin % is 2.33. Warehouse Group (The)'s value of 0.98% is 57.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Warehouse Group (The) ranks #806 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Warehouse Group (The) has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Warehouse Group (The)'s Net Margin % compare to DDS and M?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Warehouse Group (The) ranks #806 out of 1128 companies for Net Margin %. This places Warehouse Group (The) in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.33. Warehouse Group (The)'s value of 0.98% is 57.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.14 vs. the industry median of 2.33, Warehouse Group (The) 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Net Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.33, based on 1,128 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. Warehouse Group (The)'s current Net Margin % of 0.98% is 57.9% 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 Warehouse Group (The) and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Warehouse Group (The)'s current Net Margin % is 0.98%, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 1.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Warehouse Group (The) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Warehouse Group (The) (NZSE:WHS) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NZ$1.08, compared to a current price of NZ$0.59 — trading 45.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 0.98%, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 1.14 and 57.9% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 2.33. Warehouse Group (The)'s overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Warehouse Group (The) (NZSE:WHS), the current Net Margin % is 0.98% as of Jan. 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 Warehouse Group (The) (NZSE:WHS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Warehouse Group (The) stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NZ$0.59 is trading 45.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of NZ$1.08.
GuruFocus considers Warehouse Group (The) to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NZSE:WHS:
Net Margin %: 0.98% (14% below median its 10-year median of 1.14)
GF Value™: NZ$1.08 vs. price of NZ$0.59 (45.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 57.9% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#806 of 1128)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NZSE:WHS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Warehouse Group Ltd (The), along with its subsidiaries, is engaged in the retail sector. The company has three retail brands trading in the New Zealand retail sector: The Warehouse, Warehouse Stationery, and TheMarket.com. It generates the maximum revenue from the Warehouse Segment.
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