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Ternium ArgentinaBUE:TXAR -0.97%82 Net Margin % is 33.40% as of Mar. 2026, which is 144% above its 10-year median of 13.67. GuruFocus rates BUE:TXAR with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of ARS1,420.58 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 611 Steel companies, Ternium Argentina ranks better than 85.92% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ternium Argentina's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BUE:TXAR'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.32 Med: 13.67 Max: 41.21
Current: 9.51
BUE:TXAR's Net Margin % is ranked better than 85.92% of 611
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 1.86
vs BUE:TXAR: 9.51
Ternium Argentina (BUE:TXAR) 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.
Ternium Argentina Net Margin % Related Terms
Ternium Argentina Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ternium Argentina'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.
BUE:TXAR vs NUE, STLD, RS: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Ternium Argentina'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.
Ternium Argentina Net Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Ternium Argentina's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ternium Argentina'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.
Ternium Argentina (BUE:TXAR) has a Net Margin % of 33.40% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Ternium Argentina and its competitors. This is 144% above median its historical median of 13.67. Over the past decade, Ternium Argentina's Net Margin % has ranged from 3.32 to 41.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Ternium Argentina ranks #86 out of 611 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 14.1%.
Is Ternium Argentina's Net Margin % too high?
Ternium Argentina's current Net Margin % of 33.40% is 144% above median its 10-year median of 13.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.32 to a high of 41.21. The Steel industry median Net Margin % is 1.86. Ternium Argentina's value of 33.40% is 1695.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ternium Argentina ranks #86 out of 611 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ternium Argentina has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ternium Argentina's Net Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Ternium Argentina ranks #86 out of 611 companies for Net Margin %. This places Ternium Argentina in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 1.86. Ternium Argentina's value of 33.40% is 1695.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Ternium Argentina's own Net Margin % has ranged from 3.32 to 41.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.67 vs. the industry median of 1.86, Ternium Argentina 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 Steel company?
The median Net Margin % among Steel companies is 1.86, 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. Ternium Argentina's current Net Margin % of 33.40% is 1695.7% 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 Ternium Argentina and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Net Margin % is 1.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ternium Argentina's current Net Margin % is 33.40%, which is 144% above median its own 10-year median of 13.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ternium Argentina stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ternium Argentina (BUE:TXAR) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ARS1,420.58, compared to a current price of ARS664.50 — trading 53.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 33.40%, which is 144% above median its 10-year median of 13.67 and 1695.7% above the Steel industry median of 1.86. Ternium Argentina's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 5 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 Ternium Argentina (BUE:TXAR), the current Net Margin % is 33.40% 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 Ternium Argentina (BUE:TXAR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ternium Argentina stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ARS664.50 is trading 53.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ARS1,420.58.
GuruFocus considers Ternium Argentina to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BUE:TXAR:
Net Margin %: 33.40% (144% above median its 10-year median of 13.67)
GF Value™: ARS1,420.58 vs. price of ARS664.50 (53.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1695.7% above the Steel median (#86 of 611)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BUE:TXAR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ternium Argentina SA manufactures and processes a broad range of steel products. Its products include hot and cold rolled, hot-dip galvanized & electro-galvanized and pre-painted steel sheets and tinplate. Geographically the group is based in Argentina.
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