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DL E&C CoXKRX:375500 +4.32%48 Net Margin % is 8.31% as of Jun. 2026, which is 66% above its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates XKRX:375500 with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of ₩36,740.50 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,779 Construction companies, DL E&C Co ranks better than 76.84% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. DL E&C Co's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₩149,857 Mil. DL E&C Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₩1,802,922 Mil. Therefore, DL E&C Co's net margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 8.31%.
The historical rank and industry rank for DL E&C Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKRX:375500'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.35 Med: 5 Max: 8.72
Current: 8.72
XKRX:375500's Net Margin % is ranked better than 76.84% of 1779
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 3.79
vs XKRX:375500: 8.72
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.
DL E&C Co Net Margin % Related Terms
DL E&C Co Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DL E&C 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.
XKRX:375500 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, DL E&C 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.
DL E&C Co Net Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, DL E&C Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DL E&C 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.
DL E&C Co (XKRX:375500) has a Net Margin % of 8.31% as of Jun. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on DL E&C Co and its competitors. This is 66% above median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, DL E&C Co's Net Margin % has ranged from 2.35 to 8.72. According to the industry distribution chart, DL E&C Co ranks #412 out of 1779 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 23.2%.
Is DL E&C Co's Net Margin % too high?
DL E&C Co's current Net Margin % of 8.31% is 66% above median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.35 to a high of 8.72. The Construction industry median Net Margin % is 3.79. DL E&C Co's value of 8.31% is 119.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DL E&C Co ranks #412 out of 1779 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, DL E&C Co has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DL E&C Co's Net Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, DL E&C Co ranks #412 out of 1779 companies for Net Margin %. This places DL E&C Co in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.79. DL E&C Co's value of 8.31% is 119.3% above this benchmark. Historically, DL E&C Co's own Net Margin % has ranged from 2.35 to 8.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.00 vs. the industry median of 3.79, DL E&C 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 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. DL E&C Co's current Net Margin % of 8.31% is 119.3% 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 DL E&C Co 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. DL E&C Co's current Net Margin % is 8.31%, which is 66% above median its own 10-year median of 5.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DL E&C Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DL E&C Co (XKRX:375500) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₩36,740.50, compared to a current price of ₩89,400.00 — trading 143.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 8.31%, which is 66% above median its 10-year median of 5.00 and 119.3% above the Construction industry median of 3.79. DL E&C Co's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 DL E&C Co (XKRX:375500), the current Net Margin % is 8.31% 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 DL E&C Co (XKRX:375500) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DL E&C Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₩89,400.00 is trading 143.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₩36,740.50.
GuruFocus considers DL E&C Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKRX:375500:
Net Margin %: 8.31% (66% above median its 10-year median of 5.00)
GF Value™: ₩36,740.50 vs. price of ₩89,400.00 (143.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 119.3% above the Construction median (#412 of 1779)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKRX:375500 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
DL E&C Co Ltd is a construction company in the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction sector. The services provided by the company include Plant Works, Civil Works, Building Works, and Housing Works.
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