The historical rank and industry rank for Positivo Tecnologia's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:POSI3'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.77 Med: 1.69 Max: 9.72
Current: 0.32
BSP:POSI3's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 65.1% of 2473
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.7
vs BSP:POSI3: 0.32
Positivo Tecnologia (BSP:POSI3) 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.
Positivo Tecnologia Net Margin % Related Terms
Positivo Tecnologia Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Positivo Tecnologia'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.
BSP:POSI3 vs DELL, SNDK, ANET: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Positivo Tecnologia'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.
Positivo Tecnologia Net Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Positivo Tecnologia's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Positivo Tecnologia'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.
Positivo Tecnologia (BSP:POSI3) has a Net Margin % of -1.81% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Positivo Tecnologia and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Positivo Tecnologia ranks #1610 out of 2473 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 65.1%.
Is Positivo Tecnologia's Net Margin % too high?
Positivo Tecnologia's current Net Margin % is -1.81%. Based on the distribution chart, Positivo Tecnologia ranks #1610 out of 2473 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Positivo Tecnologia has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Positivo Tecnologia's Net Margin % compare to DELL and SNDK?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Positivo Tecnologia ranks #1610 out of 2473 companies for Net Margin %. This places Positivo Tecnologia in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.70. 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 Hardware company?
The median Net Margin % among Hardware companies is 2.70, based on 2,473 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. 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 Positivo Tecnologia and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Positivo Tecnologia's current Net Margin % is -1.81%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Positivo Tecnologia stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Positivo Tecnologia (BSP:POSI3) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$5.42, compared to a current price of R$3.93 — trading 27.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is -1.81%. Positivo Tecnologia's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 7 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 Positivo Tecnologia (BSP:POSI3), the current Net Margin % is -1.81% 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 Positivo Tecnologia (BSP:POSI3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Positivo Tecnologia stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R$3.93 is trading 27.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$5.42.
GuruFocus considers Positivo Tecnologia to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BSP:POSI3:
Net Margin %: -1.81%
GF Value™: R$5.42 vs. price of R$3.93 (27.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:POSI3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Positivo Tecnologia SA is a technology company. The Company is mainly engaged in the manufacturing, sale, and development of information technology projects; the manufacturing, sale, and lease of software and hardware; the sale of IT equipment, educational application systems, and school administration systems, as well as planning and providing technical and educational support; the representation, sale, implementation, training, and provision of technical support services for equipment and technical, technological, and scientific education systems across various fields; the development, manufacturing, and sale of electronic voting machines; and the provision of services in the information technology industry, including managed IT services.
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