Hosen GroupSGX:5EV Net Margin % is 6.01% as of Dec. 2025, which is 285% above its 10-year median of 1.56. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 310 Retail - Defensive companies, Hosen Group ranks better than 78.06% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Hosen Group's Net Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was S$2.04 Mil. Hosen Group's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was S$33.95 Mil. Therefore, Hosen Group's net margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 6.01%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hosen Group's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SGX:5EV'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.39 Med: 1.56 Max: 4.6
Current: 4.6
SGX:5EV's Net Margin % is ranked better than 78.06% of 310
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 2.155
vs SGX:5EV: 4.60
Hosen Group (SGX:5EV) 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.
Hosen Group Net Margin % Related Terms
Hosen Group Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hosen 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.
SGX:5EV vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, Hosen 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.
Hosen Group Net Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Hosen Group's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hosen 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.
Hosen Group (SGX:5EV) has a Net Margin % of 6.01% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Hosen Group and its competitors. This is 285% above median its historical median of 1.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Hosen Group ranks #68 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 21.9%.
Is Hosen Group's Net Margin % too high?
Hosen Group's current Net Margin % of 6.01% is 285% above median its 10-year median of 1.56. The Retail - Defensive industry median Net Margin % is 2.16. Hosen Group's value of 6.01% is 178.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hosen Group ranks #68 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does Hosen Group's Net Margin % compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Hosen Group ranks #68 out of 310 companies for Net Margin %. This places Hosen Group in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.16. Hosen Group's value of 6.01% is 178.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.56 vs. the industry median of 2.16, Hosen 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 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. Hosen Group's current Net Margin % of 6.01% is 178.9% 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 Hosen Group 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. Hosen Group's current Net Margin % is 6.01%, which is 285% above median its own 10-year median of 1.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hosen Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hosen Group (SGX:5EV) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.05, compared to a current price of S$0.07 — trading 32% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 6.01%, which is 285% above median its 10-year median of 1.56 and 178.9% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 2.16. 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 Hosen Group (SGX:5EV), the current Net Margin % is 6.01% 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.
Hosen Group Ltd engages in the import, export, and distribution of fast-moving consumer goods, specializing in packaged foods. It operates through the following segment: House brands segment which engages in the development, trading, and distribution of canned seafood, canned fruits and vegetables and canned meat products; Non-house brands segment which engages in the distribution, wholesaling and retailing of canned food and household consumable goods. The company generates maximum revenue from House brands segment.
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