BNP ParibasBNPQF -1.57%68 Net Margin % is 22.89% as of Mar. 2026, which is 43% above its 10-year median of 15.97. GuruFocus rates BNPQF with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $87.79 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,526 Banks companies, BNP Paribas ranks worse than 79.62% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. BNP Paribas's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $3,719 Mil. BNP Paribas's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $16,250 Mil. Therefore, BNP Paribas's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 22.89%.
The historical rank and industry rank for BNP Paribas's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BNPQF'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.52 Med: 15.97 Max: 18.37
Current: 15.86
BNPQF's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 79.62% of 1526
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 26.97
vs BNPQF: 15.86
BNP Paribas (OTCPK:BNPQF) 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.
BNP Paribas Net Margin % Related Terms
BNP Paribas Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for BNP Paribas'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 Banks - Regional subindustry, BNP Paribas'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.
BNP Paribas Net Margin % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, BNP Paribas's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BNP Paribas'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.
BNP Paribas (BNPQF) has a Net Margin % of 22.89% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on BNP Paribas and its competitors. This is 43% above median its historical median of 15.97. Over the past decade, BNP Paribas' Net Margin % has ranged from 13.52 to 18.37. According to the industry distribution chart, BNP Paribas ranks #1215 out of 1526 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 79.6%.
Is BNP Paribas' Net Margin % too high?
BNP Paribas' current Net Margin % of 22.89% is 43% above median its 10-year median of 15.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.52 to a high of 18.37. The Banks industry median Net Margin % is 26.97. BNP Paribas' value of 22.89% is 15.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BNP Paribas ranks #1215 out of 1526 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, BNP Paribas has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BNP Paribas' Net Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, BNP Paribas ranks #1215 out of 1526 companies for Net Margin %. This places BNP Paribas in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 26.97. BNP Paribas' value of 22.89% is 15.1% below this benchmark. Historically, BNP Paribas' own Net Margin % has ranged from 13.52 to 18.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.97 vs. the industry median of 26.97, BNP Paribas has consistently been below 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. BNP Paribas's current Net Margin % of 22.89% is 15.1% below 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 BNP Paribas 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. BNP Paribas's current Net Margin % is 22.89%, which is 43% above median its own 10-year median of 15.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BNP Paribas stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BNP Paribas (BNPQF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $87.79, compared to a current price of $118.06 — trading 34.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 22.89%, which is 43% above median its 10-year median of 15.97 and 15.1% below the Banks industry median of 26.97. BNP Paribas' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 6 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 BNP Paribas (BNPQF), the current Net Margin % is 22.89% 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 BNP Paribas (BNPQF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BNP Paribas stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $118.06 is trading 34.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $87.79.
GuruFocus considers BNP Paribas to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BNPQF:
Net Margin %: 22.89% (43% above median its 10-year median of 15.97)
GF Value™: $87.79 vs. price of $118.06 (34.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 15.1% below the Banks median (#1215 of 1526)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BNPQF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The merger of Banque Nationale de Paris and Paribas created BNP Paribas in 2000, making it the largest publicly traded bank in France. Although BNP Paribas has operations in about 80 countries, it considers France, Italy, and Belgium to be its home markets.
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