Duty Free InternationalSGX:5SO Net Margin % is 20.45% as of Feb. 2026, which is 137% above its 10-year median of 8.64. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,123 Retail - Cyclical companies, Duty Free International ranks better than 87.36% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Duty Free International's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SGX:5SO'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -18.7 Med: 8.64 Max: 34.57
Current: 10.45
SGX:5SO's Net Margin % is ranked better than 87.36% of 1123
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.34
vs SGX:5SO: 10.45
Duty Free International (SGX:5SO) 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.
Duty Free International Net Margin % Related Terms
Duty Free International 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.
SGX:5SO vs CASY, WSM, DKS: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Duty Free International'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.
Duty Free International Net Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Duty Free International's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Duty Free International'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.
Duty Free International (SGX:5SO) has a Net Margin % of 20.45% as of Feb. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Duty Free International and its competitors. This is 137% above median its historical median of 8.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Duty Free International ranks #142 out of 1123 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 12.6%.
Is Duty Free International's Net Margin % too high?
Duty Free International's current Net Margin % of 20.45% is 137% above median its 10-year median of 8.64. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Net Margin % is 2.34. Duty Free International's value of 20.45% is 773.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Duty Free International ranks #142 out of 1123 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does Duty Free International's Net Margin % compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Duty Free International ranks #142 out of 1123 companies for Net Margin %. This places Duty Free International in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.34. Duty Free International's value of 20.45% is 773.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.64 vs. the industry median of 2.34, Duty Free International 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 - Cyclical company?
The median Net Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.34, based on 1,123 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. Duty Free International's current Net Margin % of 20.45% is 773.9% 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 Duty Free International and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Duty Free International's current Net Margin % is 20.45%, which is 137% above median its own 10-year median of 8.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Duty Free International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Duty Free International (SGX:5SO) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.13, compared to a current price of S$0.07 — trading 46.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 20.45%, which is 137% above median its 10-year median of 8.64 and 773.9% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 2.34. 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 Duty Free International (SGX:5SO), the current Net Margin % is 20.45% as of Feb. 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.
Duty Free International Ltd is a diversified group engaged in the operations of duty-free retail businesses and the manufacture of automotive component parts. Its segments include Trading of duty free goods and non-dutiable merchandise includes revenues from sale of goods, Manufacturing and supplying of automotive component parts includes revenues from sale of goods, and Investment holding and others includes revenues from sale of oil palm fresh fruit bunches. The majority of revenue is derived from Trading of duty free goods and non-dutiable merchandise segment. Beyond its core businesses, DFI also owns the Black Forest Golf and Country Club and oil palm plantation assets. The activities of the company are carried out mainly in Malaysia.
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