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DongbuXKRX:005960 +4.48%75 Net Margin % is 1.67% as of Jun. 2026, which is 63% below its 10-year median of 4.49. GuruFocus rates XKRX:005960 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of ₩4,987.93 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,779 Construction companies, Dongbu ranks better than 52.61% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Dongbu's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₩9,965 Mil. Dongbu's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₩596,121 Mil. Therefore, Dongbu's net margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.67%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Dongbu's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKRX:005960'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.31 Med: 4.49 Max: 13.73
Current: 4.1
XKRX:005960's Net Margin % is ranked better than 52.61% of 1779
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 3.79
vs XKRX:005960: 4.10
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.
Dongbu Net Margin % Related Terms
Dongbu Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dongbu'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.
XKRX:005960 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Dongbu'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.
Dongbu Net Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Dongbu's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dongbu'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.
Dongbu (XKRX:005960) has a Net Margin % of 1.67% as of Jun. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Dongbu and its competitors. This is 63% below median its historical median of 4.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Dongbu ranks #843 out of 1779 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 47.4%.
Is Dongbu's Net Margin % too high?
Dongbu's current Net Margin % of 1.67% is 63% below median its 10-year median of 4.49. The Construction industry median Net Margin % is 3.79. Dongbu's value of 1.67% is 55.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dongbu ranks #843 out of 1779 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Dongbu has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dongbu's Net Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Dongbu ranks #843 out of 1779 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Dongbu in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.79. Dongbu's value of 1.67% is 55.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.49 vs. the industry median of 3.79, Dongbu 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 Construction company?
The median Net Margin % among Construction companies is 3.79, based on 1,779 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. Dongbu's current Net Margin % of 1.67% is 55.9% 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 Dongbu and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dongbu's current Net Margin % is 1.67%, which is 63% below median its own 10-year median of 4.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dongbu stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dongbu (XKRX:005960) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₩4,987.93, compared to a current price of ₩8,390.00 — trading 68.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 1.67%, which is 63% below median its 10-year median of 4.49 and 55.9% below the Construction industry median of 3.79. Dongbu's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 5 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 Dongbu (XKRX:005960), the current Net Margin % is 1.67% as of Jun. 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 Dongbu (XKRX:005960) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dongbu stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₩8,390.00 is trading 68.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₩4,987.93.
GuruFocus considers Dongbu to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKRX:005960:
Net Margin %: 1.67% (63% below median its 10-year median of 4.49)
GF Value™: ₩4,987.93 vs. price of ₩8,390.00 (68.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 55.9% below the Construction median (#843 of 1779)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKRX:005960 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dongbu Corp is a Korea-based company engaged in the construction business. The company is involved in the construction of roads, bridges, tunnels, railways, ports, dams, water supplies, sewage treatment supplies, medical facilities, public and commercial buildings, sports facilities, leisure and culture facilities and other facilities, as well as remodeling and reconstruction business. Additionally, it also provides engineering, procurement and construction services for power and energy, environmental, petrochemical, and industrial plants. Further, it is also engaged in building condominium complex and apartments, offices and hotels and many more.
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