BLX'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.18 Med: 64.67 Max: 72.29
Current: 72.21
BLX's Net Margin % is ranked better than 98.95% of 1526
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 26.97
vs BLX: 72.21
Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior (NYSE:BLX) 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.
Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior Net Margin % Related Terms
Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior 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.
Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior Net Margin % Chart
Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior Annual Data
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior'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.
Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior Net Margin % vs Banks Industry
* 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.
Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior (BLX) has a Net Margin % of 68.06% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 64.67. Over the past decade, Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior's Net Margin % has ranged from 16.18 to 72.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior ranks #16 out of 1526 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 1%.
Is Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior's Net Margin % too high?
Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior's current Net Margin % of 68.06% is near median its 10-year median of 64.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.18 to a high of 72.29. The Banks industry median Net Margin % is 26.97. Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior's value of 68.06% is 152.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior ranks #16 out of 1526 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior's Net Margin % compare to NWBI and CLBK?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior ranks #16 out of 1526 companies for Net Margin %. This places Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 26.97. Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior's value of 68.06% is 152.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior's own Net Margin % has ranged from 16.18 to 72.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 64.67 vs. the industry median of 26.97, Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior 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 Banks company?
The median Net Margin % among Banks companies is 26.97, based on 1,526 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. Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior's current Net Margin % of 68.06% is 152.4% 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 Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Net Margin % is 26.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior's current Net Margin % is 68.06%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 64.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior (BLX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $42.65, compared to a current price of $61.94 — trading 45.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 68.06%, which is near median its 10-year median of 64.67 and 152.4% above the Banks industry median of 26.97. Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 9 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 Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior (BLX), the current Net Margin % is 68.06% 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 Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior (BLX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $61.94 is trading 45.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $42.65.
GuruFocus considers Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BLX:
Net Margin %: 68.06% (near median its 10-year median of 64.67)
GF Value™: $42.65 vs. price of $61.94 (45.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 152.4% above the Banks median (#16 of 1526)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BLX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior Business Description
Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior SA provides financial solutions to financial institutions, companies, and investors doing business in Latin America, supporting trade and regional integration. The Bank provides foreign trade solutions to a select client base of American financial institutions and corporations and has developed a network of correspondent banking institutions with access to the international capital markets. It has two business segments: the Commercial Business Segment and the Treasury Business Segment. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Commercial Business segment.
71GF Score
Get the complete analysis for BLX
Net Margin % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
BLX has been successfully added to your 
