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LT GroupPHS:LTG -1.10%82 Net Margin % is 24.33% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 22.24. GuruFocus rates PHS:LTG with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱11.78 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 553 Conglomerates companies, LT Group ranks better than 90.42% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. LT Group's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱7,487 Mil. LT Group's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱30,778 Mil. Therefore, LT Group's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 24.33%.
The historical rank and industry rank for LT Group's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
PHS:LTG'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.24 Med: 22.24 Max: 24.92
Current: 23.59
PHS:LTG's Net Margin % is ranked better than 90.42% of 553
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 4.17
vs PHS:LTG: 23.59
LT Group (PHS:LTG) 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.
LT Group Net Margin % Related Terms
LT Group Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for LT Group'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 Conglomerates subindustry, LT Group'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.
LT Group Net Margin % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, LT Group's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LT Group'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.
LT Group (PHS:LTG) has a Net Margin % of 24.33% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on LT Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 22.24. Over the past decade, LT Group's Net Margin % has ranged from 16.24 to 24.92. According to the industry distribution chart, LT Group ranks #53 out of 553 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 9.6%.
Is LT Group's Net Margin % too high?
LT Group's current Net Margin % of 24.33% is near median its 10-year median of 22.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.24 to a high of 24.92. The Conglomerates industry median Net Margin % is 4.17. LT Group's value of 24.33% is 483.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LT Group ranks #53 out of 553 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, LT Group has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LT Group's Net Margin % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, LT Group ranks #53 out of 553 companies for Net Margin %. This places LT Group in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.17. LT Group's value of 24.33% is 483.5% above this benchmark. Historically, LT Group's own Net Margin % has ranged from 16.24 to 24.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.24 vs. the industry median of 4.17, LT Group 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Net Margin % among Conglomerates companies is 4.17, based on 553 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. LT Group's current Net Margin % of 24.33% is 483.5% 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 LT Group and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LT Group's current Net Margin % is 24.33%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 22.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LT Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LT Group (PHS:LTG) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱11.78, compared to a current price of ₱14.34 — trading 21.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 24.33%, which is near median its 10-year median of 22.24 and 483.5% above the Conglomerates industry median of 4.17. LT Group's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 LT Group (PHS:LTG), the current Net Margin % is 24.33% 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 LT Group (PHS:LTG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LT Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₱14.34 is trading 21.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₱11.78.
GuruFocus considers LT Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:LTG:
Net Margin %: 24.33% (near median its 10-year median of 22.24)
GF Value™: ₱11.78 vs. price of ₱14.34 (21.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 483.5% above the Conglomerates median (#53 of 553)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:LTG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
LT Group Inc has banking, property development, distilled spirits, beverage, and tobacco businesses. The company operates in the Philippines. LT's Banking business provides a full range of banking and other financial services to government, corporate, and retail customers, and it accounts for roughly half of the company's total income. The remaining income is split between the following businesses: Distilled Spirits, which manufactures and sells rum and spirits; Beverages, which produces and sells beer, soft drinks, and bottled water; Tobacco, which manufactures and sells cigarettes and other tobacco products; and Property Development, which develops, leases, manages, and sells residential real estate, but also commercial, industrial, and urban properties.
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