Utility (TSX:UTC.C) Net Margin %: 79.49% (As of Nov. 2017)


What is Utility Net Margin %?

Utility TSX:UTC.C Net Margin % is 79.49% as of Nov. 2017.

Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Utility's Net Income for the six months ended in Nov. 2017 was C$1.00 Mil. Utility's Revenue for the six months ended in Nov. 2017 was C$1.25 Mil. Therefore, Utility's net margin for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2017 was 79.49%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Utility's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:


TSX:UTC.C's Net Margin % is not ranked *
in the Asset Management industry.
Industry Median: 85.22
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Net Margin % only.

Utility  (TSX:UTC.C) 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.

Utility Net Margin % Related Terms

Utility Net Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Utility'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.

Utility Net Margin % Chart

Utility Annual Data
Trend May08 May09 May10 May11 May12 May13 May14 May15 May16 May17
Net Margin %
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Utility Semi-Annual Data
May08 Nov08 May09 Nov09 May10 Nov10 May11 Nov11 May12 Nov12 May13 Nov13 May14 Nov14 May15 Nov15 May16 Nov16 May17 Nov17
Net Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 103.52 95.34 92.78 96.18 79.49

TSX:UTC.C vs PHCF: Net Margin % Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Utility'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.

Utility Net Margin % vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Utility's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Utility's Net Margin % falls into.


Utility Net Margin % Calculation

Net margin - also known as net profit margin is the ratio of Net Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Utility's Net Margin for the fiscal year that ended in May. 2017 is calculated as

Net Margin=Net Income (A: May. 2017 )/Revenue (A: May. 2017 )
=9.294/9.784
=94.99 %

Utility's Net Margin for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2017 is calculated as

Net Margin=Net Income (Q: Nov. 2017 )/Revenue (Q: Nov. 2017 )
=0.996/1.253
=79.49 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Net Margin % →
What does a Net Margin % of 79.49% mean?
Utility (TSX:UTC.C) has a Net Margin % of 79.49% as of Nov. 2017. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Utility and its competitors.
Is Utility's Net Margin % too high?
Utility's current Net Margin % is 79.49%. The Asset Management industry median Net Margin % is 85.22. Utility's value of 79.49% is 6.7% below this industry median.
How does Utility's Net Margin % compare to PHCF?
Utility's Net Margin % of 79.49% can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 85.22. Utility's value of 79.49% is 6.7% below this benchmark. 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Net Margin % among Asset Management companies is 85.22, based on 1,570 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. Utility's current Net Margin % of 79.49% is 6.7% below 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 Utility and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Net Margin % is 85.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Utility's current Net Margin % is 79.49%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Utility stock overvalued right now?
Utility (TSX:UTC.C) has a current Net Margin % of 79.49%. The current Net Margin % is 79.49% and 6.7% below the Asset Management industry median of 85.22. 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 Utility (TSX:UTC.C), the current Net Margin % is 79.49% as of Nov. 2017. 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.

Utility Business Description

Address 40 King Street West, P.O. Box 4085, Scotia Plaza, 26th Floor, Toronto, ON, CAN, M5W 2X6
Utility Corp is a mutual fund corporation. The company holds a diversified investment portfolio (the Portfolio) of common shares (the Portfolio Shares) of selected Canadian electrical, power and utility and telecommunication companies in order to provide investors (the Shareholders) with a stable monthly dividend stream and capital appreciation potential.