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The historical rank and industry rank for Southern Alliance Mining's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SGX:QNS'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -55.14 Med: -2.67 Max: 46.66
Current: -7.84
SGX:QNS's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 88.22% of 611
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 1.9
vs SGX:QNS: -7.84
Southern Alliance Mining (SGX:QNS) 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.
Southern Alliance Mining Net Margin % Related Terms
Southern Alliance Mining 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 Steel subindustry, Southern Alliance Mining'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.
Southern Alliance Mining Net Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Southern Alliance Mining's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Southern Alliance Mining'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.
Southern Alliance Mining (SGX:QNS) has a Net Margin % of -3.06% as of Jan. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Southern Alliance Mining and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Southern Alliance Mining ranks #539 out of 611 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 88.2%.
Is Southern Alliance Mining's Net Margin % too high?
Southern Alliance Mining's current Net Margin % is -3.06%. Based on the distribution chart, Southern Alliance Mining ranks #539 out of 611 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Southern Alliance Mining has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southern Alliance Mining's Net Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Southern Alliance Mining ranks #539 out of 611 companies for Net Margin %. This places Southern Alliance Mining in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 1.90. 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 Steel company?
The median Net Margin % among Steel companies is 1.90, based on 611 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. 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 Southern Alliance Mining and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Net Margin % is 1.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Southern Alliance Mining's current Net Margin % is -3.06%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Southern Alliance Mining stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Alliance Mining (SGX:QNS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.84, compared to a current price of S$0.41 — trading 51.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is -3.06%. Southern Alliance Mining's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 3 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 Southern Alliance Mining (SGX:QNS), the current Net Margin % is -3.06% as of Jan. 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 Southern Alliance Mining (SGX:QNS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Alliance Mining stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of S$0.41 is trading 51.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of S$0.84.
GuruFocus considers Southern Alliance Mining to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SGX:QNS:
Net Margin %: -3.06%
GF Value™: S$0.84 vs. price of S$0.41 (51.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:QNS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Southern Alliance Mining Ltd is engaged in the exploration, mining, and processing of iron ore for subsequent sale. The principal activities of the company are those of investment holding and provision of management services. The company mines, produces, and sells iron ore, which includes processed iron ore concentrate typically sold to steel mills or traders, and crushed iron ore that is used as a pipe coating material. It mines at the Chaah mine, an open-pit mine located in the southwest of the township of Chaah.
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