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BlueScope SteelBLSFF 71 Net Margin % is 4.91% as of Jun. 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 6.15. GuruFocus rates BLSFF with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.80 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 611 Steel companies, BlueScope Steel ranks better than 68.25% on this metric.
BlueScope Steel (OTCPK:BLSFF) 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.
BlueScope Steel Net Margin % Related Terms
BlueScope Steel Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for BlueScope Steel'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 Steel subindustry, BlueScope Steel'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.
BlueScope Steel Net Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, BlueScope Steel's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BlueScope Steel'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.
BlueScope Steel (BLSFF) has a Net Margin % of 4.91% as of Jun. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on BlueScope Steel and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 6.15. Over the past decade, BlueScope Steel's Net Margin % has ranged from 0.52 to 14.80. According to the industry distribution chart, BlueScope Steel ranks #194 out of 611 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 31.8%.
Is BlueScope Steel's Net Margin % too high?
BlueScope Steel's current Net Margin % of 4.91% is 20% below median its 10-year median of 6.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.52 to a high of 14.80. The Steel industry median Net Margin % is 2.22. BlueScope Steel's value of 4.91% is 121.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BlueScope Steel ranks #194 out of 611 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, BlueScope Steel has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BlueScope Steel's Net Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, BlueScope Steel ranks #194 out of 611 companies for Net Margin %. This puts BlueScope Steel in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.22. BlueScope Steel's value of 4.91% is 121.2% above this benchmark. Historically, BlueScope Steel's own Net Margin % has ranged from 0.52 to 14.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.15 vs. the industry median of 2.22, BlueScope Steel 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 a Steel company?
The median Net Margin % among Steel companies is 2.22, based on 611 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. BlueScope Steel's current Net Margin % of 4.91% is 121.2% 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 BlueScope Steel and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BlueScope Steel's current Net Margin % is 4.91%, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 6.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BlueScope Steel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BlueScope Steel (BLSFF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.80, compared to a current price of $22.90 — trading 44.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 4.91%, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 6.15 and 121.2% above the Steel industry median of 2.22. BlueScope Steel's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 5 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 BlueScope Steel (BLSFF), the current Net Margin % is 4.91% as of Jun. 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 BlueScope Steel (BLSFF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BlueScope Steel stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $22.90 is trading 44.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $15.80.
GuruFocus considers BlueScope Steel to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BLSFF:
Net Margin %: 4.91% (20% below median its 10-year median of 6.15)
GF Value™: $15.80 vs. price of $22.90 (44.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 121.2% above the Steel median (#194 of 611)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BLSFF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
BlueScope is an Australia-based steelmaker with five business units. The Australian steel products segment mainly specializes in branded coated and painted flat steel products, sold domestically. North Star is the group's US minimill, specializing in the production of hot rolled coil for US construction and automotive sectors. Building products Asia operates across Southeast Asia, China, and India, and the US building and coated products North America is involved in metal coating and painting, and the supply to nonresidential construction projects using BlueScope's materials. New Zealand steel and the Pacific Islands business produces flat and long steel products for New Zealand and building components for the Pacific Islands.
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