Steadfast GroupASX:SDF +2.63%83 Net Margin % is 16.82% as of Dec. 2025, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 21.53. GuruFocus rates ASX:SDF with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of A$6.54 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 501 Insurance companies, Steadfast Group ranks better than 87.62% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Steadfast Group's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:SDF'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -9.32 Med: 21.53 Max: 26.24
Current: 24.59
ASX:SDF's Net Margin % is ranked better than 87.62% of 501
companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 9.29
vs ASX:SDF: 24.59
Steadfast Group (ASX:SDF) 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.
Steadfast Group Net Margin % Related Terms
Steadfast Group Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Steadfast Group'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.
ASX:SDF vs MRSH, AON, AJG: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Insurance Brokers subindustry, Steadfast Group'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.
Steadfast Group Net Margin % vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Steadfast Group's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Steadfast Group'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.
Steadfast Group (ASX:SDF) has a Net Margin % of 16.82% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Steadfast Group and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 21.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Steadfast Group ranks #62 out of 501 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 12.4%.
Is Steadfast Group's Net Margin % too high?
Steadfast Group's current Net Margin % of 16.82% is 22% below median its 10-year median of 21.53. The Insurance industry median Net Margin % is 9.29. Steadfast Group's value of 16.82% is 81.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Steadfast Group ranks #62 out of 501 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Steadfast Group has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Steadfast Group's Net Margin % compare to MRSH and AON?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Steadfast Group ranks #62 out of 501 companies for Net Margin %. This places Steadfast Group in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 9.29. Steadfast Group's value of 16.82% is 81.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 21.53 vs. the industry median of 9.29, Steadfast Group 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 Insurance company?
The median Net Margin % among Insurance companies is 9.29, 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. Steadfast Group's current Net Margin % of 16.82% is 81.1% 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 Steadfast Group and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Net Margin % is 9.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Steadfast Group's current Net Margin % is 16.82%, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 21.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Steadfast Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Steadfast Group (ASX:SDF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$6.54, compared to a current price of A$5.08 — trading 22.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 16.82%, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 21.53 and 81.1% above the Insurance industry median of 9.29. Steadfast Group's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Steadfast Group (ASX:SDF), the current Net Margin % is 16.82% as of Dec. 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 Steadfast Group (ASX:SDF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Steadfast Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$5.08 is trading 22.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$6.54.
GuruFocus considers Steadfast Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:SDF:
Net Margin %: 16.82% (22% below median its 10-year median of 21.53)
GF Value™: A$6.54 vs. price of A$5.08 (22.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 81.1% above the Insurance median (#62 of 501)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:SDF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Steadfast Group is the largest general insurance broker network in Australia and New Zealand, with over 400 brokers and around 1,800 offices in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and London. Steadfast operates as both a broker and a consolidator via equity interests in insurance broker businesses, generating over AUD 12 billion of network broker gross written premium annually. Steadfast also co-owns and consolidates underwriting agencies and other complementary businesses.
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