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Lai Sun Development Co (STU:LAY3) 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.
Lai Sun Development Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Lai Sun Development Co 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.
Lai Sun Development Co Net Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Real Estate - Diversified subindustry, Lai Sun Development 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.
Lai Sun Development Co Net Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Lai Sun Development Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lai Sun Development 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.
Lai Sun Development Co (STU:LAY3) has a Net Margin % of -45.15% as of Jan. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Lai Sun Development Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lai Sun Development Co ranks #1577 out of 1755 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 89.9%.
Is Lai Sun Development Co's Net Margin % too high?
Lai Sun Development Co's current Net Margin % is -45.15%. Based on the distribution chart, Lai Sun Development Co ranks #1577 out of 1755 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lai Sun Development Co has a GF Score™ of 34/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lai Sun Development Co's Net Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Lai Sun Development Co ranks #1577 out of 1755 companies for Net Margin %. This places Lai Sun Development Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 7.95. 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 Real Estate company?
The median Net Margin % among Real Estate companies is 7.95, based on 1,755 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 Lai Sun Development Co and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Net Margin % is 7.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lai Sun Development Co's current Net Margin % is -45.15%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lai Sun Development Co stock overvalued right now?
Lai Sun Development Co (STU:LAY3) has a current Net Margin % of -45.15%. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.04, compared to a current price of €0.06 — trading 56.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is -45.15%. Lai Sun Development Co's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 4 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 Lai Sun Development Co (STU:LAY3), the current Net Margin % is -45.15% 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 Lai Sun Development Co (STU:LAY3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lai Sun Development Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.06 is trading 56.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.04.
Key valuation signals for STU:LAY3:
Net Margin %: -45.15%
GF Value™: €0.04 vs. price of €0.06 (56.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:LAY3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lai Sun Development Co Ltd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, the company is engaged in various reportable operating segments such as; property development and sales; property investment; hotel operation; restaurant operation; media and entertainment; film and TV programs; cinema operation; theme park operation, and others. The property development and sales segment which derives a majority of its revenue, is engaged in property development and the sale of properties. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Mainland China and Macau, and the rest from Hong Kong, the United Kingdom, Vietnam, and other regions.
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