Hiap TongSGX:5PO 48 Net Margin % is 3.02% as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 3.37. GuruFocus rates SGX:5PO with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of S$0.09 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,074 Business Services companies, Hiap Tong ranks worse than 52.7% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Hiap Tong's Net Income for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was S$1.33 Mil. Hiap Tong's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was S$43.97 Mil. Therefore, Hiap Tong's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.02%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hiap Tong's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SGX:5PO'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -13.82 Med: 3.37 Max: 14.01
Current: 3.37
SGX:5PO's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 52.7% of 1074
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.82
vs SGX:5PO: 3.37
Hiap Tong (SGX:5PO) 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.
Hiap Tong Net Margin % Related Terms
Hiap Tong Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hiap Tong'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:5PO vs URI, SUNB, AER: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, Hiap Tong'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.
Hiap Tong Net Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Hiap Tong's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hiap Tong'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.
Hiap Tong (SGX:5PO) has a Net Margin % of 3.02% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Hiap Tong and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 3.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Hiap Tong ranks #566 out of 1074 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 52.7%.
Is Hiap Tong's Net Margin % too high?
Hiap Tong's current Net Margin % of 3.02% is 10% below median its 10-year median of 3.37. The Business Services industry median Net Margin % is 3.82. Hiap Tong's value of 3.02% is 20.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hiap Tong ranks #566 out of 1074 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hiap Tong has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hiap Tong's Net Margin % compare to URI and SUNB?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Hiap Tong ranks #566 out of 1074 companies for Net Margin %. This places Hiap Tong in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.82. Hiap Tong's value of 3.02% is 20.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.37 vs. the industry median of 3.82, Hiap Tong 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 Business Services company?
The median Net Margin % among Business Services companies is 3.82, based on 1,074 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. Hiap Tong's current Net Margin % of 3.02% is 20.9% 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 Hiap Tong and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hiap Tong's current Net Margin % is 3.02%, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 3.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hiap Tong stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hiap Tong (SGX:5PO) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.09, compared to a current price of S$0.11 — trading 20% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 3.02%, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 3.37 and 20.9% below the Business Services industry median of 3.82. Hiap Tong's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 4 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 Hiap Tong (SGX:5PO), the current Net Margin % is 3.02% 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 Hiap Tong (SGX:5PO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hiap Tong stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of S$0.11 is trading 20% above its estimated GF Value™ of S$0.09.
GuruFocus considers Hiap Tong to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SGX:5PO:
Net Margin %: 3.02% (10% below median its 10-year median of 3.37)
GF Value™: S$0.09 vs. price of S$0.11 (20% above fair value)
Industry Position: 20.9% below the Business Services median (#566 of 1074)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:5PO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hiap Tong Corp Ltd is mainly involved in renting cranes, prime movers, heavy machinery, and equipment and trading cranes and heavy equipment. The company's products are used by the marine, petrochemical, and construction industries. It operates in two segments namely lifting and haulage services, and manpower services. The company also provides load test and drop test services for marine offshore and engineering industries. Its geographical segments include Singapore and Malaysia, of which the majority of the revenue comes from Singapore.
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