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Sun Life Holding CoTSE:7040 +0.42%83 Net Margin % is 4.09% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 3.99. GuruFocus rates TSE:7040 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,001.56 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 94 Personal Services companies, Sun Life Holding Co ranks better than 54.26% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sun Life Holding Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:7040'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10.61 Med: 3.99 Max: 8.27
Current: 4.38
TSE:7040's Net Margin % is ranked better than 54.26% of 94
companies
in the Personal Services industry
Industry Median: 3.95
vs TSE:7040: 4.38
Sun Life Holding Co (TSE:7040) 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.
Sun Life Holding Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Sun Life Holding Co Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sun Life Holding 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.
TSE:7040 vs ROL, SCI, FTDR: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Personal Services subindustry, Sun Life Holding 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.
Sun Life Holding Co Net Margin % vs Personal Services Industry
For the Personal Services industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sun Life Holding Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sun Life Holding 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.
Sun Life Holding Co (TSE:7040) has a Net Margin % of 4.09% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Sun Life Holding Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Sun Life Holding Co ranks #43 out of 94 companies in the Personal Services industry, placing it in the top 45.7%.
Is Sun Life Holding Co's Net Margin % too high?
Sun Life Holding Co's current Net Margin % of 4.09% is near median its 10-year median of 3.99. The Personal Services industry median Net Margin % is 3.95. Sun Life Holding Co's value of 4.09% is 3.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sun Life Holding Co ranks #43 out of 94 companies in the Personal Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sun Life Holding Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sun Life Holding Co's Net Margin % compare to ROL and SCI?
According to the Personal Services industry distribution chart, Sun Life Holding Co ranks #43 out of 94 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Sun Life Holding Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.95. Sun Life Holding Co's value of 4.09% is 3.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.99 vs. the industry median of 3.95, Sun Life Holding 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 Personal Services company?
The median Net Margin % among Personal Services companies is 3.95, based on 94 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. Sun Life Holding Co's current Net Margin % of 4.09% is 3.5% 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 Sun Life Holding Co and its competitors. For the Personal Services industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sun Life Holding Co's current Net Margin % is 4.09%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sun Life Holding Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sun Life Holding Co (TSE:7040) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,001.56, compared to a current price of 円966.00 — trading 3.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 4.09%, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.99 and 3.5% above the Personal Services industry median of 3.95. Sun Life Holding Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Sun Life Holding Co (TSE:7040), the current Net Margin % is 4.09% 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 Sun Life Holding Co (TSE:7040) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sun Life Holding Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円966.00 is trading 3.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,001.56.
GuruFocus considers Sun Life Holding Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7040:
Net Margin %: 4.09% (near median its 10-year median of 3.99)
GF Value™: 円1,001.56 vs. price of 円966.00 (3.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 3.5% above the Personal Services median (#43 of 94)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7040 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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