The historical rank and industry rank for Ztest Electronics's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ZTSTF'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -23.98 Med: -3.54 Max: 17.97
Current: 15.18
ZTSTF's Net Margin % is ranked better than 88.94% of 2477
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.7
vs ZTSTF: 15.18
Ztest Electronics (OTCPK:ZTSTF) 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.
Ztest Electronics Net Margin % Related Terms
Ztest Electronics Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ztest Electronics'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 Electronic Components subindustry, Ztest Electronics'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.
Ztest Electronics Net Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Ztest Electronics's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ztest Electronics'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.
Ztest Electronics (ZTSTF) has a Net Margin % of 15.67% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Ztest Electronics and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ztest Electronics ranks #274 out of 2477 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 11.1%.
Is Ztest Electronics' Net Margin % too high?
Ztest Electronics' current Net Margin % is 15.67%. The Hardware industry median Net Margin % is 2.70. Ztest Electronics' value of 15.67% is 480.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ztest Electronics ranks #274 out of 2477 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ztest Electronics has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ztest Electronics' Net Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Ztest Electronics ranks #274 out of 2477 companies for Net Margin %. This places Ztest Electronics in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.70. Ztest Electronics' value of 15.67% is 480.4% above this benchmark. 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 Hardware company?
The median Net Margin % among Hardware companies is 2.70, based on 2,477 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. Ztest Electronics's current Net Margin % of 15.67% is 480.4% 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 Ztest Electronics and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ztest Electronics's current Net Margin % is 15.67%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ztest Electronics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ztest Electronics (ZTSTF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.15, compared to a current price of $0.22 — trading 46.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 15.67% and 480.4% above the Hardware industry median of 2.70. Ztest Electronics' overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 7 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 Ztest Electronics (ZTSTF), the current Net Margin % is 15.67% 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 Ztest Electronics (ZTSTF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ztest Electronics stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.22 is trading 46.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.15.
GuruFocus considers Ztest Electronics to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ZTSTF:
Net Margin %: 15.67%
GF Value™: $0.15 vs. price of $0.22 (46.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 480.4% above the Hardware median (#274 of 2477)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ZTSTF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ztest Electronics Inc is a Canada-based company. It is involved in the designing, developing, and assembling printed circuit boards and other electronic equipment. Geographically, the company operates only in Canada.
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