AvistaAVA +1.11%75 Net Margin % is 16.14% as of Mar. 2026, which is 65% above its 10-year median of 9.77. GuruFocus rates AVA with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $36.57 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 14 warning signs investors should review. Among 501 Utilities - Regulated companies, Avista ranks better than 57.88% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Avista's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $92 Mil. Avista's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $570 Mil. Therefore, Avista's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 16.14%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Avista's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
AVA'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.02 Med: 9.77 Max: 14.64
Current: 10.75
AVA's Net Margin % is ranked better than 57.88% of 501
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 8.8
vs AVA: 10.75
Avista (NYSE:AVA) 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.
Avista Net Margin % Related Terms
Avista Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Avista'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 Utilities - Diversified subindustry, Avista'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.
Avista Net Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Avista's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Avista'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.
Avista (AVA) has a Net Margin % of 16.14% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Avista and its competitors. This is 65% above median its historical median of 9.77. Over the past decade, Avista's Net Margin % has ranged from 8.02 to 14.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Avista ranks #211 out of 501 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 42.1%.
Is Avista's Net Margin % too high?
Avista's current Net Margin % of 16.14% is 65% above median its 10-year median of 9.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.02 to a high of 14.64. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Net Margin % is 8.80. Avista's value of 16.14% is 83.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Avista ranks #211 out of 501 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Avista has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Avista's Net Margin % compare to UTL and AES?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Avista ranks #211 out of 501 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Avista in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 8.80. Avista's value of 16.14% is 83.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Avista's own Net Margin % has ranged from 8.02 to 14.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.77 vs. the industry median of 8.80, Avista 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. Avista's current Net Margin % of 16.14% is 83.4% 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 Avista 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. Avista's current Net Margin % is 16.14%, which is 65% above median its own 10-year median of 9.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Avista stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avista (AVA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $36.57, compared to a current price of $41.13 — trading 12.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 16.14%, which is 65% above median its 10-year median of 9.77 and 83.4% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 8.80. Avista's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 14 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 Avista (AVA), the current Net Margin % is 16.14% 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 Avista (AVA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avista stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $41.13 is trading 12.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $36.57.
GuruFocus considers Avista to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for AVA:
Net Margin %: 16.14% (65% above median its 10-year median of 9.77)
GF Value™: $36.57 vs. price of $41.13 (12.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 83.4% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#211 of 501)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AVA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Avista Corp is an electric and natural gas utility company. The company has two business segments including Avista Utilities, which provides electric distribution and transmission, and natural gas distribution services in parts of eastern Washington and northern Idaho, and also provides natural gas distribution service in parts of northeastern and southwestern Oregon. Avista Utilities has electric generating facilities in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and Montana. AEL&P segment is a regulated utility providing electric services in Juneau, Alaska that is a wholly-owned subsidiary and the primary operating subsidiary of AERC.
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