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Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Empresas Hites's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was CLP-1,612 Mil. Empresas Hites's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was CLP80,819 Mil. Therefore, Empresas Hites's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -1.99%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Empresas Hites's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XSGO:HITES'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10.79 Med: 2.2 Max: 10.32
Current: -3.61
XSGO:HITES's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 81.13% of 1129
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.27
vs XSGO:HITES: -3.61
Empresas Hites (XSGO:HITES) 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.
Empresas Hites Net Margin % Related Terms
Empresas Hites Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Empresas Hites'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.
For the Department Stores subindustry, Empresas Hites'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.
Empresas Hites Net Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Empresas Hites's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Empresas Hites'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.
Empresas Hites (XSGO:HITES) has a Net Margin % of -1.99% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Empresas Hites and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Empresas Hites ranks #916 out of 1129 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 81.1%.
Is Empresas Hites' Net Margin % too high?
Empresas Hites' current Net Margin % is -1.99%. Based on the distribution chart, Empresas Hites ranks #916 out of 1129 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Empresas Hites has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Empresas Hites' Net Margin % compare to DDS and M?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Empresas Hites ranks #916 out of 1129 companies for Net Margin %. This places Empresas Hites in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.27. 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Net Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.27, based on 1,129 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 Empresas Hites and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Empresas Hites's current Net Margin % is -1.99%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Empresas Hites stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Empresas Hites (XSGO:HITES) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CLP107.93, compared to a current price of CLP132.09 — trading 22.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is -1.99%. Empresas Hites' overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 9 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 Empresas Hites (XSGO:HITES), the current Net Margin % is -1.99% as of Mar. 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 Empresas Hites (XSGO:HITES) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Empresas Hites stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CLP132.09 is trading 22.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of CLP107.93.
GuruFocus considers Empresas Hites to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSGO:HITES:
Net Margin %: -1.99%
GF Value™: CLP107.93 vs. price of CLP132.09 (22.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSGO:HITES stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Empresas Hites SA is a Chile-based firm operating in the retail and finance sector. The company operates through the following operating segments; the Retail segment which includes the retail sale of clothing, electrical, and home furnishing products through its department stores; and the Financial segment which represents direct credits granted to its customers through Hites card and other mediums. The company generates a majority of its revenue from the Retail segment.
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