Wilhelmina InternationalWHLM -0.18%51 Net Margin % is 2.44% as of Jun. 2025, which is 68% above its 10-year median of 1.45. GuruFocus rates WHLM with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.32 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,074 Business Services companies, Wilhelmina International ranks worse than 54.84% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Wilhelmina International's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
WHLM'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -42.17 Med: 1.45 Max: 28.06
Current: 3.02
WHLM's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 54.84% of 1074
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.83
vs WHLM: 3.02
Wilhelmina International (OTCPK:WHLM) 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.
Wilhelmina International Net Margin % Related Terms
Wilhelmina International 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.
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Wilhelmina International'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.
Wilhelmina International Net Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Wilhelmina International's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Wilhelmina International'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.
Wilhelmina International (WHLM) has a Net Margin % of 2.44% as of Jun. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Wilhelmina International and its competitors. This is 68% above median its historical median of 1.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Wilhelmina International ranks #589 out of 1074 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 54.8%.
Is Wilhelmina International's Net Margin % too high?
Wilhelmina International's current Net Margin % of 2.44% is 68% above median its 10-year median of 1.45. The Business Services industry median Net Margin % is 3.83. Wilhelmina International's value of 2.44% is 36.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wilhelmina International ranks #589 out of 1074 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Wilhelmina International has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wilhelmina International's Net Margin % compare to CAHO and SMX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Wilhelmina International ranks #589 out of 1074 companies for Net Margin %. This places Wilhelmina International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.83. Wilhelmina International's value of 2.44% is 36.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.45 vs. the industry median of 3.83, Wilhelmina International has consistently been below 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 Business Services company?
The median Net Margin % among Business Services companies is 3.83, based on 1,074 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. Wilhelmina International's current Net Margin % of 2.44% is 36.3% 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 Wilhelmina International and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wilhelmina International's current Net Margin % is 2.44%, which is 68% above median its own 10-year median of 1.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wilhelmina International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wilhelmina International (WHLM) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.32, compared to a current price of $2.75 — trading 36.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 2.44%, which is 68% above median its 10-year median of 1.45 and 36.3% below the Business Services industry median of 3.83. Wilhelmina International's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 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 Wilhelmina International (WHLM), the current Net Margin % is 2.44% as of Jun. 2025. 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 Wilhelmina International (WHLM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wilhelmina International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $2.75 is trading 36.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.32.
GuruFocus considers Wilhelmina International to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for WHLM:
Net Margin %: 2.44% (68% above median its 10-year median of 1.45)
GF Value™: $4.32 vs. price of $2.75 (36.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 36.3% below the Business Services median (#589 of 1074)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WHLM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Wilhelmina International Inc is engaged in the business of fashion model management. The company provides traditional, full-service fashion model and talent management services, specializing in the representation and management of models, entertainers, artists, athletes and another talent to various clients which include retailers, designers, advertising agencies, print and electronic media and catalog companies. In addition, the company is also engaged in providing fashion modeling and talent product endorsement services to clients such as advertising agencies, branded consumer goods companies, fashion designers, magazine publications, retailers, department stores, product catalogs, and Internet sites.
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