Bank of New York MellonBNY -2.53%71 Net Margin % is 30.58% as of Mar. 2026, which is 25% above its 10-year median of 24.43. GuruFocus rates BNY with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $95.26 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,527 Banks companies, Bank of New York Mellon ranks better than 58.15% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bank of New York Mellon's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BNY'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 15.79 Med: 24.43 Max: 29.21
Current: 29.21
BNY's Net Margin % is ranked better than 58.15% of 1527
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 26.95
vs BNY: 29.21
Bank of New York Mellon (NYSE:BNY) 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.
Bank of New York Mellon Net Margin % Related Terms
Bank of New York Mellon 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.
For the Banks - Diversified subindustry, Bank of New York Mellon'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.
Bank of New York Mellon Net Margin % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Bank of New York Mellon's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bank of New York Mellon'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.
Bank of New York Mellon (BNY) has a Net Margin % of 30.58% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Bank of New York Mellon and its competitors. This is 25% above median its historical median of 24.43. Over the past decade, Bank of New York Mellon's Net Margin % has ranged from 15.79 to 29.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Bank of New York Mellon ranks #639 out of 1527 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 41.8%.
Is Bank of New York Mellon's Net Margin % too high?
Bank of New York Mellon's current Net Margin % of 30.58% is 25% above median its 10-year median of 24.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.79 to a high of 29.21. The Banks industry median Net Margin % is 26.95. Bank of New York Mellon's value of 30.58% is 13.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bank of New York Mellon ranks #639 out of 1527 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Bank of New York Mellon has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bank of New York Mellon's Net Margin % compare to NTB and BCSO?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Bank of New York Mellon ranks #639 out of 1527 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Bank of New York Mellon in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 26.95. Bank of New York Mellon's value of 30.58% is 13.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Bank of New York Mellon's own Net Margin % has ranged from 15.79 to 29.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.43 vs. the industry median of 26.95, Bank of New York Mellon 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 26.95, based on 1,527 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. Bank of New York Mellon's current Net Margin % of 30.58% is 13.5% 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 Bank of New York Mellon and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Net Margin % is 26.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bank of New York Mellon's current Net Margin % is 30.58%, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 24.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bank of New York Mellon stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bank of New York Mellon (BNY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $95.26, compared to a current price of $143.56 — trading 50.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 30.58%, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 24.43 and 13.5% above the Banks industry median of 26.95. Bank of New York Mellon's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 8 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 Bank of New York Mellon (BNY), the current Net Margin % is 30.58% 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 Bank of New York Mellon (BNY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bank of New York Mellon stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $143.56 is trading 50.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $95.26.
GuruFocus considers Bank of New York Mellon to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BNY:
Net Margin %: 30.58% (25% above median its 10-year median of 24.43)
GF Value™: $95.26 vs. price of $143.56 (50.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 13.5% above the Banks median (#639 of 1527)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BNY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bank of New York Mellon is a global investment company involved in managing and servicing financial assets throughout the investment lifecycle. The bank provides financial services for institutions, corporations, and individual investors, delivering investment management and services in 35 countries and more than 100 markets. BNY is the largest global custody bank in the world, with $59.3 trillion in under custody or administration (as of December 2025), and can act as a single point of contact for clients looking to create, trade, hold, manage, service, distribute, or restructure investments. BNY's asset-management division manages about $2.2 trillion in assets.
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