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ROCO:5520'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.5 Med: 10.57 Max: 14.31
Current: 14.31
ROCO:5520's Net Margin % is ranked better than 81.98% of 405
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 4.4
vs ROCO:5520: 14.31
Lihtai Construction & Development Co (ROCO:5520) 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.
Lihtai Construction & Development Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Lihtai Construction & Development Co Net Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
Lihtai Construction & Development Co Net Margin % Chart
ROCO:5520 vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Lihtai Construction & Development Co'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.
Lihtai Construction & Development Co Net Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Lihtai Construction & Development Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lihtai Construction & Development Co'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.
Lihtai Construction & Development Co (ROCO:5520) has a Net Margin % of 11.57% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Lihtai Construction & Development Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 10.57. Over the past decade, Lihtai Construction & Development Co's Net Margin % has ranged from 3.50 to 14.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Lihtai Construction & Development Co ranks #73 out of 405 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 18%.
Is Lihtai Construction & Development Co's Net Margin % too high?
Lihtai Construction & Development Co's current Net Margin % of 11.57% is near median its 10-year median of 10.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.50 to a high of 14.31. The Building Materials industry median Net Margin % is 4.40. Lihtai Construction & Development Co's value of 11.57% is 163% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lihtai Construction & Development Co ranks #73 out of 405 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lihtai Construction & Development Co has a GF Score™ of 98/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lihtai Construction & Development Co's Net Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Lihtai Construction & Development Co ranks #73 out of 405 companies for Net Margin %. This places Lihtai Construction & Development Co in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.40. Lihtai Construction & Development Co's value of 11.57% is 163% above this benchmark. Historically, Lihtai Construction & Development Co's own Net Margin % has ranged from 3.50 to 14.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.57 vs. the industry median of 4.40, Lihtai Construction & Development Co 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 Building Materials company?
The median Net Margin % among Building Materials companies is 4.40, based on 405 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. Lihtai Construction & Development Co's current Net Margin % of 11.57% is 163% 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 Lihtai Construction & Development Co and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lihtai Construction & Development Co's current Net Margin % is 11.57%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 10.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lihtai Construction & Development Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lihtai Construction & Development Co (ROCO:5520) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$87.40, compared to a current price of NT$82.30 — trading 5.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 11.57%, which is near median its 10-year median of 10.57 and 163% above the Building Materials industry median of 4.40. Lihtai Construction & Development Co's overall GF Score™ is 98/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Lihtai Construction & Development Co (ROCO:5520), the current Net Margin % is 11.57% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Lihtai Construction & Development Co (ROCO:5520) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lihtai Construction & Development Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$82.30 is trading 5.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$87.40.
GuruFocus considers Lihtai Construction & Development Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:5520:
Net Margin %: 11.57% (near median its 10-year median of 10.57)
GF Value™: NT$87.40 vs. price of NT$82.30 (5.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 163% above the Building Materials median (#73 of 405)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:5520 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lihtai Construction & Development Co Business Description
Lihtai Construction & Development Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and distribution of pre-mix concrete and other concrete products in Taiwan. Its products are used for various properties, roads, bridges, and other construction projects.
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