Lum Chang HoldingsSGX:L19 -3.85%54 Net Margin % is 3.29% as of Dec. 2025, which is 36% above its 10-year median of 2.42. GuruFocus rates SGX:L19 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of S$0.35 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,760 Construction companies, Lum Chang Holdings ranks better than 52.95% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lum Chang Holdings's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SGX:L19'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.29 Med: 2.42 Max: 9.69
Current: 4.35
SGX:L19's Net Margin % is ranked better than 52.95% of 1760
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 3.91
vs SGX:L19: 4.35
Lum Chang Holdings (SGX:L19) 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.
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Lum Chang Holdings Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lum Chang Holdings'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.
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Lum Chang 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.
Lum Chang Holdings Net Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Lum Chang Holdings's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lum Chang 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.
Lum Chang Holdings (SGX:L19) has a Net Margin % of 3.29% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Lum Chang Holdings and its competitors. This is 36% above median its historical median of 2.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Lum Chang Holdings ranks #828 out of 1760 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 47%.
Is Lum Chang Holdings' Net Margin % too high?
Lum Chang Holdings' current Net Margin % of 3.29% is 36% above median its 10-year median of 2.42. The Construction industry median Net Margin % is 3.91. Lum Chang Holdings' value of 3.29% is 15.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lum Chang Holdings ranks #828 out of 1760 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lum Chang Holdings has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lum Chang Holdings' Net Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Lum Chang Holdings ranks #828 out of 1760 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Lum Chang Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.91. Lum Chang Holdings' value of 3.29% is 15.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.42 vs. the industry median of 3.91, Lum Chang 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 a Construction company?
The median Net Margin % among Construction companies is 3.91, based on 1,760 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. Lum Chang Holdings's current Net Margin % of 3.29% 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 Lum Chang Holdings and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lum Chang Holdings's current Net Margin % is 3.29%, which is 36% above median its own 10-year median of 2.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lum Chang Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lum Chang Holdings (SGX:L19) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.35, compared to a current price of S$0.50 — trading 42.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 3.29%, which is 36% above median its 10-year median of 2.42 and 15.9% below the Construction industry median of 3.91. Lum Chang Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 5 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 Lum Chang Holdings (SGX:L19), the current Net Margin % is 3.29% 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 Lum Chang Holdings (SGX:L19) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lum Chang Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of S$0.50 is trading 42.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of S$0.35.
GuruFocus considers Lum Chang Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SGX:L19:
Net Margin %: 3.29% (36% above median its 10-year median of 2.42)
GF Value™: S$0.35 vs. price of S$0.50 (42.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 15.9% below the Construction median (#828 of 1760)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:L19 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lum Chang Holdings Ltd is a construction company operating through four segments: Construction; Restoration & Interior Fit-Out; Property Development and Investment; and Investment Holding & Others. The Construction segment, which contributes the majority of the revenue, focuses on building construction, extensions, additions, alterations, refurbishment, and restoration. The Restoration & Interior Fit-Out segment offers niche restoration works, interior fit-outs, and addition and alteration (A&A) projects. The Property Development and Investment segment develops and holds properties for sale and investment, while the Investment Holding & Others segment manages group investments and provides management services.
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