The historical rank and industry rank for Atara Biotherapeutics's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ATRA'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3220.88 Med: -359.12 Max: 27.07
Current: -40.91
ATRA's Net Margin % is ranked better than 57.66% of 947
companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: -89.33
vs ATRA: -40.91
Atara Biotherapeutics (NAS:ATRA) 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.
Atara Biotherapeutics Net Margin % Related Terms
Atara Biotherapeutics Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Atara Biotherapeutics'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 Biotechnology subindustry, Atara Biotherapeutics'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.
Atara Biotherapeutics Net Margin % vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Atara Biotherapeutics's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Atara Biotherapeutics'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.
Atara Biotherapeutics (ATRA) has a Net Margin % of -803.29% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Atara Biotherapeutics and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Atara Biotherapeutics ranks #401 out of 947 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 42.3%.
Is Atara Biotherapeutics' Net Margin % too high?
Atara Biotherapeutics' current Net Margin % is -803.29%. Based on the distribution chart, Atara Biotherapeutics ranks #401 out of 947 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Atara Biotherapeutics has a GF Score™ of 31/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Atara Biotherapeutics' Net Margin % compare to RNTX and IBIO?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Atara Biotherapeutics ranks #401 out of 947 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Atara Biotherapeutics in the upper half of its industry. 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 Biotechnology company?
A good Net Margin % depends on the Biotechnology industry context. 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 Atara Biotherapeutics and its competitors. Atara Biotherapeutics's current Net Margin % is -803.29%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Atara Biotherapeutics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Atara Biotherapeutics (ATRA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.56, compared to a current price of $10.22 — trading 555.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is -803.29%. Atara Biotherapeutics' overall GF Score™ is 31/100 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 Atara Biotherapeutics (ATRA), the current Net Margin % is -803.29% 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 Atara Biotherapeutics (ATRA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Atara Biotherapeutics stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $10.22 is trading 555.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.56.
GuruFocus considers Atara Biotherapeutics to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ATRA:
Net Margin %: -803.29%
GF Value™: $1.56 vs. price of $10.22 (555.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ATRA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Atara Biotherapeutics Inc operates in the United States healthcare sector. It focuses on developing transformative therapies for patients with serious diseases, including solid tumors, hematologic cancers, and autoimmune diseases. It operates and manages business as one operating and reportable segment which is the business of developing therapeutics. The company's product candidates comprise Tab-cel, ATA3431, and ATA3219.
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