Lily Group CoSHSE:603823 +9.82%58 Net Margin % is 7.50% as of Mar. 2026, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 9.54. GuruFocus rates SHSE:603823 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥10.18 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,581 Chemicals companies, Lily Group Co ranks better than 68.18% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Lily Group Co's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥43 Mil. Lily Group Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥573 Mil. Therefore, Lily Group Co's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.50%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lily Group Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:603823'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.26 Med: 9.54 Max: 12.95
Current: 7.62
SHSE:603823's Net Margin % is ranked better than 68.18% of 1581
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.89
vs SHSE:603823: 7.62
Lily Group Co (SHSE:603823) 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.
Lily Group Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Lily Group Co Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lily Group 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.
SHSE:603823 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Lily Group 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.
Lily Group Co Net Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Lily Group Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lily Group 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.
Lily Group Co (SHSE:603823) has a Net Margin % of 7.50% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Lily Group Co and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 9.54. Over the past decade, Lily Group Co's Net Margin % has ranged from 5.26 to 12.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Lily Group Co ranks #503 out of 1581 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 31.8%.
Is Lily Group Co's Net Margin % too high?
Lily Group Co's current Net Margin % of 7.50% is 21% below median its 10-year median of 9.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.26 to a high of 12.95. The Chemicals industry median Net Margin % is 3.89. Lily Group Co's value of 7.50% is 92.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lily Group Co ranks #503 out of 1581 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lily Group Co has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lily Group Co's Net Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Lily Group Co ranks #503 out of 1581 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Lily Group Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.89. Lily Group Co's value of 7.50% is 92.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Lily Group Co's own Net Margin % has ranged from 5.26 to 12.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.54 vs. the industry median of 3.89, Lily Group 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 Chemicals company?
The median Net Margin % among Chemicals companies is 3.89, based on 1,581 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. Lily Group Co's current Net Margin % of 7.50% is 92.8% 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 Lily Group Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lily Group Co's current Net Margin % is 7.50%, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 9.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lily Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lily Group Co (SHSE:603823) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥10.18, compared to a current price of ¥54.48 — trading 435.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 7.50%, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 9.54 and 92.8% above the Chemicals industry median of 3.89. Lily Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 10 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 Lily Group Co (SHSE:603823), the current Net Margin % is 7.50% 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 Lily Group Co (SHSE:603823) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lily Group Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥54.48 is trading 435.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥10.18.
GuruFocus considers Lily Group Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:603823:
Net Margin %: 7.50% (21% below median its 10-year median of 9.54)
GF Value™: ¥10.18 vs. price of ¥54.48 (435.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 92.8% above the Chemicals median (#503 of 1581)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:603823 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lily Group Co Ltd is a chemical manufacturing company. Its products includes pigment for inks, pigment for coatings, pigment for plastics and intermediates. Further it is also involved in import and export trade, investment, and real estate businesses.
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