Aluworks (XGHA:ALW) Net Margin %: -48.99% (As of Dec. 2020)


What is Aluworks Net Margin %?

Aluworks XGHA:ALW Net Margin % is -48.99% as of Dec. 2020.

Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Aluworks's Net Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2020 was GHS-33.79 Mil. Aluworks's Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2020 was GHS68.98 Mil. Therefore, Aluworks's net margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2020 was -48.99%.

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


XGHA:ALW's Net Margin % is not ranked *
in the Metals & Mining industry.
Industry Median: 3.41
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Net Margin % only.

Aluworks  (XGHA:ALW) 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.

Aluworks Net Margin % Related Terms

Aluworks Net Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Aluworks'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.

Aluworks Net Margin % Chart

Aluworks Annual Data
Trend Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20
Net Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -27.80 -28.27 -53.06 -31.43 -48.99

Aluworks Semi-Annual Data
Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20
Net Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial -27.80 -28.27 -53.06 -31.43 -48.99

XGHA:ALW vs AA: Net Margin % Comparison

For the Aluminum subindustry, Aluworks'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.

Aluworks Net Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Aluworks's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


Aluworks 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.

Aluworks's Net Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2020 is calculated as

Net Margin=Net Income (A: Dec. 2020 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2020 )
=-33.794/68.975
=-48.99 %

Aluworks's Net Margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2020 is calculated as

Net Margin=Net Income (Q: Dec. 2020 )/Revenue (Q: Dec. 2020 )
=-33.794/68.975
=-48.99 %

* 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 -48.99% mean?
Aluworks (XGHA:ALW) has a Net Margin % of -48.99% as of Dec. 2020. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Aluworks and its competitors.
Is Aluworks' Net Margin % too high?
Aluworks' current Net Margin % is -48.99%.
How does Aluworks' Net Margin % compare to AA?
Aluworks' Net Margin % of -48.99% can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.41. 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Net Margin % among Metals & Mining companies is 3.41, based on 843 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 Aluworks and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aluworks's current Net Margin % is -48.99%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aluworks stock overvalued right now?
Aluworks (XGHA:ALW) has a current Net Margin % of -48.99%. The current Net Margin % is -48.99%. 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 Aluworks (XGHA:ALW), the current Net Margin % is -48.99% as of Dec. 2020. 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.

Aluworks Business Description

Address Plot No. 63/1, Heavy Industrial Area, P. O. Box CO 914, Greater Accra, Tema, GHA
Aluworks Ltd is engaged in continuous casting and cold rolling of aluminum products. The company manufactures aluminum coils, circles, corrugated sheets, and flat sheets. It acts as a supplier of aluminum coils, discs, flat sheets and sheet-in-coil as raw materials for many small and medium-scale factories manufacturing aluminum household cooking utensils, corrugated roofing sheets, and general fabrication. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Ghana.