Cadre HoldingsCDRE +1.70%79 Net Margin % is 1.27% as of Mar. 2026, which is 80% below its 10-year median of 6.37. GuruFocus rates CDRE with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $38.20 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 347 Aerospace & Defense companies, Cadre Holdings ranks better than 53.89% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Cadre Holdings's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.0 Mil. Cadre Holdings's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $155.4 Mil. Therefore, Cadre Holdings's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.27%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cadre Holdings's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CDRE'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.46 Med: 6.37 Max: 9.5
Current: 5.8
CDRE's Net Margin % is ranked better than 53.89% of 347
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 4.9
vs CDRE: 5.80
Cadre Holdings (NYSE:CDRE) 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.
Cadre Holdings Net Margin % Related Terms
Cadre Holdings Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cadre Holdings'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 Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Cadre Holdings'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.
Cadre Holdings Net Margin % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Cadre Holdings's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cadre Holdings'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.
Cadre Holdings (CDRE) has a Net Margin % of 1.27% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Cadre Holdings and its competitors. This is 80% below median its historical median of 6.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Cadre Holdings ranks #160 out of 347 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 46.1%.
Is Cadre Holdings' Net Margin % too high?
Cadre Holdings' current Net Margin % of 1.27% is 80% below median its 10-year median of 6.37. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Net Margin % is 4.90. Cadre Holdings' value of 1.27% is 74.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cadre Holdings ranks #160 out of 347 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cadre Holdings has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cadre Holdings' Net Margin % compare to SATL and EVEX?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Cadre Holdings ranks #160 out of 347 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Cadre Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.90. Cadre Holdings' value of 1.27% is 74.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.37 vs. the industry median of 4.90, Cadre Holdings 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Net Margin % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 4.90, based on 347 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. Cadre Holdings's current Net Margin % of 1.27% is 74.1% 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 Cadre Holdings and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cadre Holdings's current Net Margin % is 1.27%, which is 80% below median its own 10-year median of 6.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cadre Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cadre Holdings (CDRE) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $38.20, compared to a current price of $29.24 — trading 23.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 1.27%, which is 80% below median its 10-year median of 6.37 and 74.1% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 4.90. Cadre Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 3 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 Cadre Holdings (CDRE), the current Net Margin % is 1.27% 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 Cadre Holdings (CDRE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cadre Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $29.24 is trading 23.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $38.20.
GuruFocus considers Cadre Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CDRE:
Net Margin %: 1.27% (80% below median its 10-year median of 6.37)
GF Value™: $38.20 vs. price of $29.24 (23.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 74.1% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#160 of 347)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CDRE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cadre Holdings Inc is engaged in the design and manufacture of a diversified product portfolio of critical safety and survivability equipment to protect first responders, federal agencies, outdoor recreation, and personal protection markets. The company's equipment provides critical protection to allow its users to safely and securely perform their duties and protect those around them in hazardous or life-threatening situations. Its operations are comprised of two reportable segments - the Product segment, which is comprised of components that manufacture and sell products, and the Distribution segment, which is comprised of business that serves as a one-stop shop for law enforcement agencies that sells goods produced by the Product segment, as well as other third-party products.
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