QKLS (QKL Stores) Net Margin %: -29.23% (As of Dec. 2015)


What is QKL Stores Net Margin %?

QKL Stores QKLS Net Margin % is -29.23% as of Dec. 2015.

Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. QKL Stores's Net Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2015 was $-18.3 Mil. QKL Stores's Revenue for the three months ended in Dec. 2015 was $62.4 Mil. Therefore, QKL Stores's net margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2015 was -29.23%.

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


QKLS's Net Margin % is not ranked *
in the Retail - Defensive industry.
Industry Median: 2.155
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Net Margin % only.

QKL Stores  (OTCPK:QKLS) 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.

QKL Stores Net Margin % Related Terms

QKL Stores Net Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for QKL Stores'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.

QKL Stores Net Margin % Chart

QKL Stores Annual Data
Trend Apr06 Apr07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15
Net Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -4.48 -8.49 -5.06 -9.82 -11.56

QKL Stores Quarterly Data
Mar11 Jun11 Sep11 Dec11 Mar12 Jun12 Sep12 Dec12 Mar13 Jun13 Sep13 Dec13 Mar14 Jun14 Sep14 Dec14 Mar15 Jun15 Sep15 Dec15
Net Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -19.34 -4.95 -8.05 -6.56 -29.23

QKLS vs IFMK, HWIN: Net Margin % Comparison

For the Grocery Stores subindustry, QKL Stores'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.

QKL Stores Net Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, QKL Stores's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where QKL Stores's Net Margin % falls into.


QKL Stores 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.

QKL Stores's Net Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2015 is calculated as

Net Margin=Net Income (A: Dec. 2015 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2015 )
=-31.225/270.064
=-11.56 %

QKL Stores's Net Margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2015 is calculated as

Net Margin=Net Income (Q: Dec. 2015 )/Revenue (Q: Dec. 2015 )
=-18.252/62.449
=-29.23 %

* 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 -29.23% mean?
QKL Stores (QKLS) has a Net Margin % of -29.23% as of Dec. 2015. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on QKL Stores and its competitors.
Is QKL Stores' Net Margin % too high?
QKL Stores' current Net Margin % is -29.23%.
How does QKL Stores' Net Margin % compare to IFMK and HWIN?
QKL Stores' Net Margin % of -29.23% can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.16. 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 - Defensive company?
The median Net Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 2.16, based on 310 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 QKL Stores and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. QKL Stores's current Net Margin % is -29.23%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is QKL Stores stock overvalued right now?
QKL Stores (QKLS) has a current Net Margin % of -29.23%. The current Net Margin % is -29.23%. 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 QKL Stores (QKLS), the current Net Margin % is -29.23% as of Dec. 2015. 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.

QKL Stores Business Description

Address 4 Nanreyuan Street, Dongfeng Road, Zhuangyi Wang, Sartu District, Daqing, CHN, 163300
QKL Stores Inc is engaged in the operation of retail chain stores in northeastern China and Inner Mongolia. The company's supermarkets and hypermarkets sell merchandise including groceries, fresh food, and non-food items.