Hwange Colliery Co (XZIM:HCCL.ZW) Net Margin %: -7.60% (As of Dec. 2022)

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What is Hwange Colliery Co Net Margin %?

Hwange Colliery Co XZIM:HCCL.ZW Net Margin % is -7.60% as of Dec. 2022.

Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Hwange Colliery Co's Net Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2022 was ZWL-4,656 Mil. Hwange Colliery Co's Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2022 was ZWL61,246 Mil. Therefore, Hwange Colliery Co's net margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2022 was -7.60%.

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


XZIM:HCCL.ZW's Net Margin % is not ranked *
in the Other Energy Sources industry.
Industry Median: 4.08
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Net Margin % only.

Hwange Colliery Co  (XZIM:HCCL.ZW) 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.

Hwange Colliery Co Net Margin % Related Terms

Hwange Colliery Co Net Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hwange Colliery 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.

Hwange Colliery Co Net Margin % Chart

Hwange Colliery Co Annual Data
Trend Dec11 Dec12 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22
Net Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -113.45 175.30 38.17 0.30 -11.10

Hwange Colliery Co Semi-Annual Data
Dec11 Jun12 Dec12 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22
Net Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 31.02 -9.87 4.11 -24.09 -7.60

Hwange Colliery Co Net Margin % Competitor Comparison

For the Thermal Coal subindustry, Hwange Colliery 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.

Hwange Colliery Co Net Margin % vs Other Energy Sources Industry

For the Other Energy Sources industry and Energy sector, Hwange Colliery Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hwange Colliery Co's Net Margin % falls into.


Hwange Colliery Co 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.

Hwange Colliery Co's Net Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2022 is calculated as

Net Margin=Net Income (A: Dec. 2022 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2022 )
=-8628.692/77733.913
=-11.10 %

Hwange Colliery Co's Net Margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2022 is calculated as

Net Margin=Net Income (Q: Dec. 2022 )/Revenue (Q: Dec. 2022 )
=-4656.349/61245.88
=-7.60 %

* 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 -7.60% mean?
Hwange Colliery Co (XZIM:HCCL.ZW) has a Net Margin % of -7.60% as of Dec. 2022. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Hwange Colliery Co and its competitors.
Is Hwange Colliery Co's Net Margin % too high?
Hwange Colliery Co's current Net Margin % is -7.60%.
How does Hwange Colliery Co's Net Margin % compare to competitors?
Hwange Colliery Co's Net Margin % of -7.60% can be compared against companies in the Other Energy Sources industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.08. 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 an Other Energy Sources company?
The median Net Margin % among Other Energy Sources companies is 4.08, based on 130 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 Hwange Colliery Co and its competitors. For the Other Energy Sources industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hwange Colliery Co's current Net Margin % is -7.60%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hwange Colliery Co stock overvalued right now?
Hwange Colliery Co (XZIM:HCCL.ZW) has a current Net Margin % of -7.60%. The current Net Margin % is -7.60%. 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 Hwange Colliery Co (XZIM:HCCL.ZW), the current Net Margin % is -7.60% as of Dec. 2022. 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.

Hwange Colliery Co Business Description

Address Coronation Dr, Hwange, ZWE
Hwange Colliery Co Ltd is engaged in the extraction, processing, and distribution of coal and coal products, and the provision of health services and various retail goods and services. Its activities are categorised into the following three segments: Mining - the extraction, processing, and distribution of coal and coal products; Medical services - provide healthcare to staff members and the surrounding community; Estates - the division provides properties for rental and sells retail goods and services. The group generates the majority of its revenue from the Mining segment.