Algonquin Power & UtilitiesAQN +0.68%69 Net Margin % is 10.88% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 10.52. GuruFocus rates AQN with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.66 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 501 Utilities - Regulated companies, Algonquin Power & Utilities ranks worse than 57.49% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Algonquin Power & Utilities's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
AQN'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -59.52 Med: 10.52 Max: 46.66
Current: 6.72
AQN's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 57.49% of 501
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 8.8
vs AQN: 6.72
Algonquin Power & Utilities (NYSE:AQN) 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.
Algonquin Power & Utilities Net Margin % Related Terms
Algonquin Power & Utilities 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.
For the Utilities - Diversified subindustry, Algonquin Power & Utilities'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.
Algonquin Power & Utilities Net Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Algonquin Power & Utilities's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Algonquin Power & Utilities'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.
Algonquin Power & Utilities (AQN) has a Net Margin % of 10.88% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Algonquin Power & Utilities and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 10.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Algonquin Power & Utilities ranks #288 out of 501 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 57.5%.
Is Algonquin Power & Utilities' Net Margin % too high?
Algonquin Power & Utilities' current Net Margin % of 10.88% is near median its 10-year median of 10.52. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Net Margin % is 8.80. Algonquin Power & Utilities' value of 10.88% is 23.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Algonquin Power & Utilities ranks #288 out of 501 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Algonquin Power & Utilities has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Algonquin Power & Utilities' Net Margin % compare to SRE and AES?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Algonquin Power & Utilities ranks #288 out of 501 companies for Net Margin %. This places Algonquin Power & Utilities in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 8.80. Algonquin Power & Utilities' value of 10.88% is 23.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.52 vs. the industry median of 8.80, Algonquin Power & Utilities 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Net Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 8.80, based on 501 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. Algonquin Power & Utilities's current Net Margin % of 10.88% is 23.6% 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 Algonquin Power & Utilities and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Net Margin % is 8.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Algonquin Power & Utilities's current Net Margin % is 10.88%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 10.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Algonquin Power & Utilities stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Algonquin Power & Utilities (AQN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.66, compared to a current price of $5.95 — trading 5.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 10.88%, which is near median its 10-year median of 10.52 and 23.6% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 8.80. Algonquin Power & Utilities' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 6 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 Algonquin Power & Utilities (AQN), the current Net Margin % is 10.88% 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 Algonquin Power & Utilities (AQN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Algonquin Power & Utilities stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $5.95 is trading 5.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.66.
GuruFocus considers Algonquin Power & Utilities to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for AQN:
Net Margin %: 10.88% (near median its 10-year median of 10.52)
GF Value™: $5.66 vs. price of $5.95 (5.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 23.6% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#288 of 501)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AQN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp is a Canada-based diversified international generation, transmission, and distribution company. The company's operations are organized across two business units: the Regulated Services Group, which owns and operates a portfolio of regulated electric, water distribution, and wastewater collection, and natural gas utility systems and transmission operations in the United States, Canada, Bermuda, and Chile; and the Hydro Group, which consists of hydroelectric-generating facilities located in Canada. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Regulated Services Group segment.
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