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CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa (BSP:FESA3) 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.
CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa Net Margin % Related Terms
CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa 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.
CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa Net Margin % Chart
BSP:FESA3 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa'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.
CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa Net Margin % vs Steel 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.
CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa (BSP:FESA3) has a Net Margin % of 0.85% as of Jun. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa and its competitors. This is 95% below median its historical median of 16.50. Over the past decade, CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa's Net Margin % has ranged from 4.30 to 33.84. According to the industry distribution chart, CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa ranks #138 out of 611 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 22.6%.
Is CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa's Net Margin % too high?
CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa's current Net Margin % of 0.85% is 95% below median its 10-year median of 16.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.30 to a high of 33.84. The Steel industry median Net Margin % is 2.28. CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa's value of 0.85% is 62.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa ranks #138 out of 611 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa's Net Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa ranks #138 out of 611 companies for Net Margin %. This places CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.28. CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa's value of 0.85% is 62.7% below this benchmark. Historically, CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa's own Net Margin % has ranged from 4.30 to 33.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.50 vs. the industry median of 2.28, CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa 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 Steel company?
The median Net Margin % among Steel companies is 2.28, 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. CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa's current Net Margin % of 0.85% is 62.7% 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 CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa's current Net Margin % is 0.85%, which is 95% below median its own 10-year median of 16.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa (BSP:FESA3) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$12.47, compared to a current price of R$9.70 — trading 22.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 0.85%, which is 95% below median its 10-year median of 16.50 and 62.7% below the Steel industry median of 2.28. CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa (BSP:FESA3), the current Net Margin % is 0.85% 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 CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa (BSP:FESA3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R$9.70 is trading 22.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$12.47.
GuruFocus considers CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BSP:FESA3:
Net Margin %: 0.85% (95% below median its 10-year median of 16.50)
GF Value™: R$12.47 vs. price of R$9.70 (22.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 62.7% below the Steel median (#138 of 611)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:FESA3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa produces ferroalloys, including chromium alloys and silicon ferroalloys. It operates in the areas of mining, reforestation, and metallurgy, offering high-carbon ferrochrome, low-carbon ferrochrome, and ferrosilicon. It also engages in the mining, forestry, metallurgy businesses.
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