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Cheops Technology FranceXPAR:MLCHE 82 Net Margin % is 4.61% as of Apr. 2025, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 4.58. GuruFocus rates XPAR:MLCHE with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €77.32 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,834 Software companies, Cheops Technology France ranks better than 57.02% on this metric.
Cheops Technology France (XPAR:MLCHE) 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.
Cheops Technology France Net Margin % Related Terms
Cheops Technology France 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.
XPAR:MLCHE vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Cheops Technology France'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.
Cheops Technology France Net Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Cheops Technology France's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cheops Technology France'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.
Cheops Technology France (XPAR:MLCHE) has a Net Margin % of 4.61% as of Apr. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Cheops Technology France and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.58. Over the past decade, Cheops Technology France's Net Margin % has ranged from 4.01 to 4.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Cheops Technology France ranks #1218 out of 2834 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 43%.
Is Cheops Technology France's Net Margin % too high?
Cheops Technology France's current Net Margin % of 4.61% is near median its 10-year median of 4.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.01 to a high of 4.84. The Software industry median Net Margin % is 2.63. Cheops Technology France's value of 4.61% is 75.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cheops Technology France ranks #1218 out of 2834 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cheops Technology France has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cheops Technology France's Net Margin % compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Cheops Technology France ranks #1218 out of 2834 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Cheops Technology France in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.63. Cheops Technology France's value of 4.61% is 75.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Cheops Technology France's own Net Margin % has ranged from 4.01 to 4.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.58 vs. the industry median of 2.63, Cheops Technology France 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 Software company?
The median Net Margin % among Software companies is 2.63, based on 2,834 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. Cheops Technology France's current Net Margin % of 4.61% is 75.3% 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 Cheops Technology France and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cheops Technology France's current Net Margin % is 4.61%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cheops Technology France stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cheops Technology France (XPAR:MLCHE) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €77.32, compared to a current price of €55.50 — trading 28.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 4.61%, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.58 and 75.3% above the Software industry median of 2.63. Cheops Technology France's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 2 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 Cheops Technology France (XPAR:MLCHE), the current Net Margin % is 4.61% as of Apr. 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 Cheops Technology France (XPAR:MLCHE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cheops Technology France stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €55.50 is trading 28.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €77.32.
GuruFocus considers Cheops Technology France to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XPAR:MLCHE:
Net Margin %: 4.61% (near median its 10-year median of 4.58)
GF Value™: €77.32 vs. price of €55.50 (28.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 75.3% above the Software median (#1218 of 2834)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XPAR:MLCHE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cheops Technology France SA is organized in four divisions: Cloud and Managed Services, Infrastructure, Network-Security and Unified Communications, and Technological Modernization.
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