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Lotus Holdings CoSHSE:600186 -9.98%81 Net Margin % is 14.12% as of Mar. 2026, which is 264% above its 10-year median of 3.88. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600186 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥8.37 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,957 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Lotus Holdings Co ranks better than 79% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lotus Holdings Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:600186'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -19.23 Med: 3.88 Max: 9.57
Current: 9.57
SHSE:600186's Net Margin % is ranked better than 79% of 1957
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.48
vs SHSE:600186: 9.57
Lotus Holdings Co (SHSE:600186) 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.
Lotus Holdings Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Lotus Holdings Co Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lotus Holdings Co'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 Packaged Foods subindustry, Lotus Holdings Co'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.
Lotus Holdings Co Net Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Lotus Holdings Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lotus Holdings Co'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.
Lotus Holdings Co (SHSE:600186) has a Net Margin % of 14.12% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Lotus Holdings Co and its competitors. This is 264% above median its historical median of 3.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Lotus Holdings Co ranks #411 out of 1957 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 21%.
Is Lotus Holdings Co's Net Margin % too high?
Lotus Holdings Co's current Net Margin % of 14.12% is 264% above median its 10-year median of 3.88. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Net Margin % is 3.48. Lotus Holdings Co's value of 14.12% is 305.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lotus Holdings Co ranks #411 out of 1957 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lotus Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lotus Holdings Co's Net Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Lotus Holdings Co ranks #411 out of 1957 companies for Net Margin %. This places Lotus Holdings Co in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.48. Lotus Holdings Co's value of 14.12% is 305.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.88 vs. the industry median of 3.48, Lotus Holdings Co 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Net Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 3.48, based on 1,957 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. Lotus Holdings Co's current Net Margin % of 14.12% is 305.7% 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 Lotus Holdings Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lotus Holdings Co's current Net Margin % is 14.12%, which is 264% above median its own 10-year median of 3.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lotus Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lotus Holdings Co (SHSE:600186) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥8.37, compared to a current price of ¥8.93 — trading 6.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 14.12%, which is 264% above median its 10-year median of 3.88 and 305.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.48. Lotus Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Lotus Holdings Co (SHSE:600186), the current Net Margin % is 14.12% 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 Lotus Holdings Co (SHSE:600186) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lotus Holdings Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥8.93 is trading 6.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥8.37.
GuruFocus considers Lotus Holdings Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:600186:
Net Margin %: 14.12% (264% above median its 10-year median of 3.88)
GF Value™: ¥8.37 vs. price of ¥8.93 (6.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 305.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#411 of 1957)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600186 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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