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Hotung Investment HoldingsSGX:BLS 68 Net Margin % is 71.69% as of Dec. 2025, which is 54% above its 10-year median of 46.43. GuruFocus rates SGX:BLS with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of S$3.34 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,569 Asset Management companies, Hotung Investment Holdings ranks worse than 64.88% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hotung Investment Holdings's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SGX:BLS'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 21.4 Med: 46.43 Max: 61.75
Current: 43.21
SGX:BLS's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 64.88% of 1569
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 85.27
vs SGX:BLS: 43.21
Hotung Investment Holdings (SGX:BLS) 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.
Hotung Investment Holdings Net Margin % Related Terms
Hotung Investment Holdings 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.
For the Asset Management subindustry, Hotung Investment Holdings'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.
Hotung Investment Holdings Net Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Hotung Investment Holdings's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hotung Investment Holdings'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.
Hotung Investment Holdings (SGX:BLS) has a Net Margin % of 71.69% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Hotung Investment Holdings and its competitors. This is 54% above median its historical median of 46.43. Over the past decade, Hotung Investment Holdings' Net Margin % has ranged from 21.40 to 61.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Hotung Investment Holdings ranks #1018 out of 1569 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 64.9%.
Is Hotung Investment Holdings' Net Margin % too high?
Hotung Investment Holdings' current Net Margin % of 71.69% is 54% above median its 10-year median of 46.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.40 to a high of 61.75. The Asset Management industry median Net Margin % is 85.27. Hotung Investment Holdings' value of 71.69% is 15.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hotung Investment Holdings ranks #1018 out of 1569 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hotung Investment Holdings has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hotung Investment Holdings' Net Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Hotung Investment Holdings ranks #1018 out of 1569 companies for Net Margin %. This places Hotung Investment Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 85.27. Hotung Investment Holdings' value of 71.69% is 15.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Hotung Investment Holdings' own Net Margin % has ranged from 21.40 to 61.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 46.43 vs. the industry median of 85.27, Hotung Investment Holdings 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Net Margin % among Asset Management companies is 85.27, based on 1,569 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. Hotung Investment Holdings's current Net Margin % of 71.69% is 15.9% 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 Hotung Investment Holdings and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Net Margin % is 85.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hotung Investment Holdings's current Net Margin % is 71.69%, which is 54% above median its own 10-year median of 46.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hotung Investment Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hotung Investment Holdings (SGX:BLS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is S$3.34, compared to a current price of S$1.61 — trading 51.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 71.69%, which is 54% above median its 10-year median of 46.43 and 15.9% below the Asset Management industry median of 85.27. Hotung Investment Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 9 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 Hotung Investment Holdings (SGX:BLS), the current Net Margin % is 71.69% 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 Hotung Investment Holdings (SGX:BLS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hotung Investment Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of S$1.61 is trading 51.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of S$3.34.
GuruFocus considers Hotung Investment Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SGX:BLS:
Net Margin %: 71.69% (54% above median its 10-year median of 46.43)
GF Value™: S$3.34 vs. price of S$1.61 (51.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 15.9% below the Asset Management median (#1018 of 1569)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:BLS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hotung Investment Holdings Ltd is a venture capital investment company. It focuses on start-up and expansion-stage companies mainly located in Taiwan, China, and Silicon Valley. The company operates through two segments namely Investment and Fund management. Its Investment segment derives majority revenue converges on achieving capital appreciation by investing in a balanced and diversified portfolio. The Fund management segment is involved in providing investment consultancy and advisory services to entities within the group.
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